Dr. Justin Houman is a nationally recognized urologist and Assistant Professor of Urology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, specializing in Men's Health, Male Fertility, and Sexual Medicine. As a fellowship-trained expert, he is committed to optimizing men's well-being through state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatments for erectile dysfunction, testosterone optimization, Peyronie's disease, and reproductive health. His patient-first approach integrates cutting-edge medical advancements with holistic lifestyle strategies, ensuring personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each individual. Dr. Houman completed his medical training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles before advancing his expertise at UCLA, home to one of the nation's top programs in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. There, he mastered microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques for male infertility, hormone management, and complex urologic conditions. A recognized leader in men's health research, he frequently lectures and publishes on andrology, sexual medicine, and male reproductive health. We discuss topics including: What leads men to see a urologist? How Dr. Hourman is proactive with medicine and men's health 40% of men after the age of 40 will have some time of erectile dysfunction Malnutrition and erectile dysfunction Pornography induced erectile dysfunction Dopamine hits and rush from porn   SHOW NOTES: www.justinhoumanmd.com www.towerurology.com instagram.com/justin.houman.md ___________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN is the author of 10 books, including co-author of the best-selling Intuitive Eating, a mind-body self-care eating framework, which has given rise to over 200 studies to date. Her newest book is Intuitive Eating for Every Day: 365 Inspirations and Practices. As an international speaker, Evelyn enjoys training health professionals on how to help their clients cultivate a healthy relationship with food, mind, and body through the process of Intuitive Eating. To date there are over 2,600 Certified Intuitive Eating Counselors in 60 countries. The media often seeks Evelyn for her expertise, including New York Times, CNN, NBC's Today Show, MSNBC, Fox News, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Vogue, Ten Percent Happier, and People magazine. Evelyn was the nutrition expert for Good Morning America, and a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for six years.   We discuss topics including: Studies that show what health problems we increase our risk for developing The problem with disrupting insulin Decreasing lean body mass and regaining fat Problems with GLP medications and their impact on weight cycling The state of your body when weight cycling   SHOW NOTES: www.instagram.com/evelyntribole www.evelyntribole.com www.intuitiveeating.org Falkenhain, K., Redman, L. M., Chen, W., Martin, C. K., Ravussin, E., & Shen, W. (2025). Effect of caloric restriction on organ size and its contribution to metabolic adaptation: an ancillary analysis of CALERIE 2. Scientific reports, 15(1), 30374. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-83762-0 Gaesser & Angadi (2021). Ob*sity treatment: Weight loss versus increasing fitness and physical activity for reducing health risks. iScience 24 102995. Open Access   Li, W., & Chen, W. (2023). Weight cycling based on altered immune microenvironment as a result of metaflammation. Nutrition & metabolism, 20(1), 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-023-00731-6   Zamboni, M., Giani, A., Fantin, F., Rossi, A. P., Mazzali, G., & Zoico, E. (2025). Weight cycling and its effects on muscle mass, sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity. Reviews in endocrine & metabolic disorders, 10.1007/s11154-025-09963-8. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11154-025-09963-8   ___________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website.   "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.    

Shellee Howard is the Founder and CEO of College Ready and CR Tutoring and Test Strategies. She is a college graduate and is a Certified Independent College Strategist. She is a best-selling author, a member of HECA (ethics organization), and a member of SOFA (Society of Financial Awareness). Shellee is a mother of 4 young adults.  Her oldest son graduated from Harvard in 2016 debt free and graduated from UC San Diego Medical school in 2021. He will be completing his Orthopedic Surgeon Residency at UCLA.  Her oldest daughter attended the University of Alabama and CBU and graduated debt free with her BSN in 2020 and received her RN in 2021. Her youngest son is attending SFSU majoring in Film Production. Her youngest daughter is a Senior and will be looking to attend college as a business major internationally. Shellee has traveled around the world helping students create their "Stand out Strategy". She knows what it takes to compete in the Top tier schools as well as find the best-fit college for all students. Shellee believes that no two students are the same and each student must have their own strategy and plan to be successful. Each student has a gift/talent and a passion that will set him or her apart from their competition. Getting to know your student one on one is the key to success. This can be done in person or via Zoom. College Ready has clients all over the USA and each one is important. Her focus is to find the best academic, financial and social fit college for each student to thrive at and graduate debt free!   We discuss topics including: How to get your child into college without debt Focus on your child's gifts, talents and core values Scholarships to attend a university for free What happens when students are focused on technology Understanding the college is a business and they need your student as much as a student needs them   SHOW NOTES: www.collegereadyplan.info = 30 min complementary discovery call  www.collegereadyplan.com = website with free resources www.EmpowerEducation.world = free international passion with purpose project  View Shellee's Best Selling Books on Amazon ____________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Cristina Castagnini, Ph.D., CEDS, is a licensed psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with over two decades of experience. Through her private practice, Freedom to Wellness Counseling, and as host of the Behind The Bite podcast, she helps adults overcome the deep, often overlooked struggles with food, body image, and self-worth. She holds a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Southern California and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Blending clinical expertise with her own lived experience in recovery, Dr. Castagnini offers a compassionate and insightful approach that resonates with those ready to break free from diet culture and reclaim their lives. Her work has been featured in USA Today, Yahoo! Business, LA Weekly, and The NYC Journal. We discuss topics including: The problems with "praising" our bodies When you exercise excessively problems can and will develop Important questions such as "what do I hope to achieve"? Does not exercising affect your mood? How much time do you exercise? Does it take away from your life?   SHOW NOTES:   www.behindthebitepodcast.com www.freedomtowellness.com instagram.com/Behind_the_bite_podcast   ___________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Shanetta McDonald is a somatic life coach, writer and mother who has been coaching women in recovery from eating disorders for over a decade. Drawing from 13 years of recovery and training in somatic practices, she helps women reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their stories and create lives rooted in clarity. She is the host of the podcast Your Body Knows and has appeared in Allure, InStyle, Essence and Refinery29.   We discuss topics including: Shanetta's Story of trauma and eating disorders Her mission to help black skin and brown skin women People, Places and Things- examples of tools that one can use Learning about IFS and her curiosity that helped her with her recovery The importance of setting an intention Stigma with self help amongst black and brown skin women   SHOW NOTES: www.shanettamcdonald.com (podcast) Your Body Knows www.therapyforblackgirls.com instagram.com/iamshanettamcdonald ___________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website.   "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.    

Dr. Pamela Keel is Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Psychology, Florida State University and the 2025-2026 Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor at Florida State University – the highest honor FSU faculty can award.  She directs the Eating Behaviors Research Clinic, co-directs the NIMH-funded Integrated Clinical Neuroscience Training Program, and leads efforts to enhance faculty recruitment and mentorship at Florida State University and has attracted over $55 million in external funding to FSU since joining their faculty in 2008. Her NIH-funded research examines the nosology, biology, epidemiology, and longitudinal course of eating disorders, and she has over 250 peer-reviewed journal articles and authored four books. Dr. Keel identified Purging Disorder as a new disorder of eating by revealing its clinically significant impact on the lives of those with the condition and demonstrating distinct postprandial gut peptide responses linked to purging in the absence of binge eating.  Her groundbreaking work contributed to Purging Disorder's inclusion in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Dr. Keel was honored with the AED Leadership Award in Research for the global impact of her work identifying Purging Disorder as a life-threatening illness affecting 1 in 50 women worldwide person does not.   We discuss topics including: Understanding the long-term outcome for bulimia nervosa (one person gets better and one person does not) Discussing what is weight suppression? Hormones including Leptin and Glucagon Peptide 1 (GLP-1) What happens when GLP-1 is released? What does lower leptin levels mean?   SHOW NOTES: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/test-of-a-biobehavioral-model-linking-weight-suppression-to-bingeeating-severity-via-leptin-and-glucagonlike-peptide-1-in-bulimia-nervosa-and-related-syndromes-in-women/C00119BEADF52EE75A53F7D675E9648A https://eatingbehaviorskee.wixsite.com/mysite https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/test-of-a-biobehavioral-model-linking-weight-suppression-to-bingeeating-severity-via-leptin-and-glucagonlike-peptide-1-in-bulimia-nervosa-and-related-syndromes-in-women/C00119BEADF52EE75A53F7D675E9648A ___________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Tamie Gangloff is an MFT and National Business Development Representative for Healing at Hidden River. She is also an adjunct professor at West Chester University teaching Eating Disorder Psychology. Tamie completed her Master's in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Santa Barbara and has worked at all levels of care for eating disorders and substance abuse. She is an advocate with the Eating Disorders Coalition, Tamie is the Founding President of the Southwest Philly IAEDP chapter, and a former group leader for The National Alliance for Eating Disorders. She is the Medical Trauma Advisor for Root to Branch. Tamie is the author of 'Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills and Lived Experiences' We discuss topics including: Chronic pain and suicide Screening questions to ask clients pertaining to chronic pain and eating disorders Invisible Disability Learning to ask for help Weight stigma with smaller bodies, larger bodies and "fit" bodies   SHOW NOTES: (Book) Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders instagram.com/authortamiegangloff _________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Dr. Supatra Tovar is a licensed clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and certified fitness expert who integrates psychology, nutrition, and movement to promote holistic healing and resilience. She serves as the Disaster Response Co-Chair for the Los Angeles County Psychological Association. Dr. Tovar is the founder of ANEW (Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness), and the author of the bestselling book Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life, winner of the National Indie Excellence Book award a Bronze Medal winner of the Nonfiction Book Awards. Her work helps individuals recover from trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and grief through an evidence-based, body-centered approach. She has been featured in prominent outlets such as CNN, LA Times, NY Times, Times London, Huff Post and many more. She also hosts the ANEW Insight podcast and speaks nationally on health equity, mindfulness, and sustainable mental wellness. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Tovar is dedicated to empowering communities with tools for emotional and physical recovery, especially in times of crisis.   We discuss topics including: Why do we diet? What is "lookism?" Understanding weightism Be intentional with your social media Engage with your feelings on social media Mindfulness and being present   SHOW NOTES: drsupatratovar.com anew-insight.com https://www.instagram.com/drsupatratovar https://www.instagram.com/my.anew.insight https://www.facebook.com/drsupatratovar https://www.facebook.com/my.anew.insight ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Charlynn Small, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Director of Health Promotion, at the University of Richmond. She received her PhD from Howard University. Dr. Small is based in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-C, is regional assistant vice president and diversity and inclusion co-chair for The Renfrew Center, with twenty years of experience treating eating disorders. She is based in Edmond, Oklahoma.   We discuss topics including: The false beliefs about black people Understanding the CROWN ACT and black women being afraid to "wear their natural hair" The pressure to fit in with white women Older adults and body image The stigma about older black women and their bodies changing Black women wanting to look good    SHOW NOTES: (Book) Black Women With Eating Disorders  www.treatingblackwomenwitheatingdisorders.com www.caps.richmond.edu http://news.richmond.edu www.renfrewcenter.com   ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Charlynn Small, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Director of Health Promotion, at the University of Richmond. She received her PhD from Howard University. Dr. Small is based in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-C, is regional assistant vice president and diversity and inclusion co-chair for The Renfrew Center, with twenty years of experience treating eating disorders. She is based in Edmond, Oklahoma. We discuss topics including: Black Women not being screened at their providers office for an eating disorder Understanding "Cultural Competence" and "Cultural Humility" The Eight Truths about black women with eating disorders What contributes to and maintains eating disorders The story of Henrietta Lacks The perception of black women being seen as "bodies" instead of embracing their bodies.  Black women need to be forthcoming with their providers   SHOW NOTES: (Book) Black Women With Eating Disorders  www.treatingblackwomenwitheatingdisorders.com www.caps.richmond.edu http://news.richmond.edu www.renfrewcenter.com ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.