EP48_Treating Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders Together with Angel Sipp, LISW-S (Expert)
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In this episode, we sit down with Angel Sipp, a licensed independent social worker and therapist who specializes in eating disorders, ADHD, autism, and body image. With personal experience as a neurodivergent individual, Angel brings a unique perspective to her work at Keller Counseling and Associates in Columbus, Ohio.
We explore the complex relationship between ADHD and eating disorders, discussing the roles of executive functioning challenges, masking, shame, and external validation. Angel shares her insights on how movement and sensory stimulation can both help and hinder recovery, especially in neurodivergent individuals, and advocates for personalized, holistic approaches in treatment.
If you’re interested in understanding how neurodivergence and eating disorders overlap, and how to create supportive, compassionate treatment plans, this conversation is a must-listen.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of holistic treatment for ADHD and eating disorders.
Understanding how shame and guilt impact neurodivergent individuals.
Why movement and sensory regulation are crucial in managing ADHD and eating disorders.
Building trust and personalising treatment to support long-term recovery.
Tune in to learn how Angel’s personal experiences with ADHD inform her work and how we can better support neurodivergent individuals on their journey to recovery.
Links:
Follow Angel Sipp’s work at Keller Counseling and Associates: https://kellercounseling.org/angel-bio
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