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Is It ADHD or Perimenopause? Understanding the Connection Between Hormones, Dopamine, and Focus in Midlife
Many women begin questioning whether they have ADHD during perimenopause. The answer may be more complex (and more interesting!) than it first appears.
OCD and Eating Disorders: A Clinician Panel Discussion
Laudan Gish, LCSW will speak on a clinician panel discussing the intersection of OCD and eating disorders and integrated treatment approaches.
Guest Feature on the Mom & Mind Podcast: ADHD and Eating Disorders in the Perinatal Period
I recently got to be a guest on the Mom & Mind podcast to talk about the intersection of ADHD and eating disorders in the perinatal period — and I have to admit, it felt a bit like a full-circle moment.
The Most Overlooked Phase of Recovery: Reintegration
I’m honored to be returning to speak with The Advocacy Group Project’s weekly family support meeting later this month. This time, I’ll be discussing a topic that is very close to my heart — and one that is often overlooked in treatment: reintegration.
Sharing My Story with VoyageLA
I had the chance to share with VoyageLA about my path into psychotherapy and coaching, and what continues to sustain me in this work…
Ozempic and Eating Disorders: Relief, Risk, and What Comes Next
I recently read this Elle article about the rise of Ozempic use among people with eating disorders, and it resonated deeply with what I see in my practice. Many of my clients use GLP-1 medications because they quiet the relentless “food noise” — the constant mental chatter about food, calories, and control. That kind of relief can feel like a welcome pause after years of struggle…
Are You “Highly Sensitive?” Maybe You’re Just Wonderful
I recently came across an article in SELF about Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), a concept first introduced in 1997. As someone who has known for years that I am highly sensitive, I found myself nodding along. With this awareness has come greater compassion and understanding—for myself and for others…
Celebrating Every Body: A Gentle Shift Toward Self-Worth
I am so inspired by the new Body Appreciation Program from Girl Scouts of the USA and Flamingo - a beautiful invitation for girls, from kindergarten through high school, to focus less on how they look and more on what their bodies can do…
The Hidden Connection: Perimenopause and Eating Disorders
When we think about eating disorders, we often picture teenagers or young adults. However, emerging research, shared in this Self.com article, reveals a concerning trend that many of my psychotherapy peers and I have noticed: the significant connection between perimenopause and eating disorders…