restrictED Episode 06- A Sibling's Love Always Wins

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In this episode, host, Melissa Peruch, interviews Georgeanna Gaines, an individual who had to juggle multiple worlds at once: her younger sibling’s eating disorder, her senior year, transitioning to college, moving away from home, and discovering her own identity. Georgie has taken her experience in helping the voices of other siblings be raised and, through her story, shows us that a sibling’s love always wins. Thank you so much for joining us!

Transcript Available for restrictED Episode 06 (link)

Guest: Georgeanna Gaines

Support Group Registration: Caregiver or Sibling Support Group Registration Form

ANAD Recovery Support Group Registration: Support Group Registration Form

Eating Disorder Definitions:

Beat Eating Disorders: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/about-eating-disorders/types/

Healthline Nutrition: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/common-eating-disorders#other-types

Resources for Support:

Books:

• "Life Without Ed" by Jenni Schaefer
• "Hunger for Life" by Andy Marr
• "Good Girls: A Story & Study of Anorexia" by Hadley Freeman
• “Brave Girl Eating: A Family’s Struggle With Anorexia” by Harriet Brown

Podcasts:

• "Unrestrict-ED" (https://open.spotify.com/show/0XOxPP7kAWRC9CZLlH5U1m?si=12dff0b16f0a49d7")
• "The Eating Disorder Diaries" (https://open.spotify.com/show/7iVxO2jieeKqsno3YVeFUe?si=ba14e7adfa414243)
• "Psychology Unplugged" (https://open.spotify.com/show/7wkYuqWC8z51nfetiZCTbT?si=166381c8df0142f0)
• "Therapy Thoughts" (https://open.spotify.com/show/4298EkFJWEK6VAxKARB7bS?si=47983d98f9374d9e)

Youtube Channels:

• Abbey Sharp (https://youtube.com/@AbbeysKitchen?si=F9uGdsXDNZVm8HWz)
• Ro Mitchell (https://www.youtube.com/@RoMitchell)
• Linda Sun (https://www.youtube.com/@lindasunyt)
• Sierra Ann (https://www.youtube.com/@SierraAnn)

Resources:

• Project Heal (https://www.theprojectheal.org/)
• National Associated of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders- ANAD (https://anad.org/)
• Mind Blossom (https://mindblossom.org/)
  • Mind Blossom Course: "Navigating Eating Disorders: Education & Support through Expert Guidance" (https://mindblossom.org/navigatingeatingdisorderscourse/)
• F.E.A.S.T. (https://www.feast-ed.org/)
  • F.E.A.S.T. Webinar: "The Effect of Eating Disorders on Siblings: An Authentic Conversation" (https://youtu.be/hiDw8jN7D0o)
• Eating Disorder Hope (https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/)
• Project HEAL (https://www.theprojectheal.org/)
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation (https://bddfoundation.org/)
• Teen Line (https://www.teenline.org/)
• The Tribe (https://support.therapytribe.com/)
• Samaritans (https://samaritanshope.org/)

Contacts:

• ANAD Helpline- 1 [phone]
• National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline- 1 [phone]
• Suicide & Crisis Helpline- 988
• Crisis Text Line- "HOME" to 741-741

Produced By: Melissa Peruch (@p3ruch.me)