Joy and Adam talk with Jenn Friedman MA, MHC-LP about her new book, Veganism and Eating Disorder Recovery. It's a frank and enlightening conversation about the what harms happen in treatment centers when trauma is not treated, rather, often the individual seeking accommodation mat become a victim of a one-size-fits-all system. In addition to being an author, Jenn is a musician and therapist in private practice in NY State.
You can find Jenn's book here at Routledge Press
About the Book:
This book addresses the eating disorder field’s misconceptions about veganism with the goal of realigning the discourse about veganism and non-veganism in eating disorder recovery.
Veganism and eating disorders are often associated with one another in the eating disorder field, leading to the widely adopted belief that following the dietary component of veganism may inhibit recovery from an eating disorder. Friedman posits that this belief is founded on an oversimplified view and counters it by exploring the ethical dimensions of veganism. In this book, Friedman looks at ideas perpetuated around veganism and recovery, including the potential harm to vegans prohibited from following veganism in treatment centers. Veganism and Eating Disorder Recovery culminates in a prospective proposal for a "vegan-informed" eating disorder recovery model, which may be adapted for clients’ individual needs.
Friedman lays a foundation for an improved discourse on veganism and eating disorders by drawing from a wide range of resources, including academic research, blog posts, eating disorder literature, and anecdotes. This accessible text will appeal to professionals and eating disorder clients alike, enabling them to collaborate under optimal conditions.