Using Defusion to Detach from Eating Disorder Thoughts | Episode 29

The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Anderson talks about the concept of defusion from ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) and walks you through a defusion guided meditation. She explores:

• The nature of our brains- making thoughts
• Types of thoughts eating disorders like to produce
• The bigger issue of fusing with ED thoughts- identityo90
• The definition of defusion
• What cognitive fusion is and how it happens with eating disorders
• How to separate from your thoughts
• Using mindfulness to observe your thoughts
• Defusion Guided Meditation

This podcast is hosted and produced by Janean Anderson, Ph.D., CEDS. Dr. Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and podcast host. She holds the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation from the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). She is the Founder and Director of Colorado Therapy & Assessment Center, an outpatient treatment center in Denver, Colorado that specializes in eating disorders.

Dr. Anderson also provides private, one-on-one recovery coaching for listeners of the podcast and for treatment providers seeking supervision and consultation for their CEDS. Interested? Email for more info: [e-mail]

To learn more about the podcast, visit www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com.

Follow Dr. Anderson’s work here:

Facebook.com/DrAndersonAuthor

Facebook.com/DrJaneanAnderson

Twitter.com/DrJanean

Get emails about Dr. Anderson’s writing and other happenings at www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com

This podcast is sponsored by 'Ai Pono Maui. 'Ai Pono is led by internationally renowned expert on eating disorders, Dr. Anita Johnston. Located in a home-like ocean front facility in beautiful Maui, Hawaii, Ai Pono offers residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment for eating disorders. Visit aiponomaui.com

This podcast is sponsored by EDCare. EDCare has provided PHP, IOP & Outpatient treatment for all genders, 18 and over, since 2001. CAMSA ( which stands for Connection, Acceptance, Mindfulness, Sense of Self & Action), is EDCare’s mindfulness-based treatment approach and is incorporated into each individualized treatment plan. Facilities are located in Denver, Colorado Springs and Kansas City and all treatment is supported by Masters’ Level Clinicians or higher. EDCare offers 4 specialty tracks (BED, ELITE Athlete, Substance Use, & Trauma), and the Connections House, an affordable supportive housing component, adds an extra layer of supervised support. www.eatingdisorder.care or [phone]