An interview with Ed Lacey, a behavioral health professional and consultant, walks us to the beginning of his education, early work, and history on eating disorder treatment, its current challenges, and why focusing on trauma and long-term evidence practices makes the difference. This eating disorders and mental health podcast shares one professional’s view of treatment and recovery, with compassion and care.
The following eating disorders podcast interview discusses substance use and mental health disorders, including abuse, depression, suicide, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. For eating disorder support and treatment referrals, the National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline (866-662-1235) is free and staffed by licensed therapists.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For treatment referrals, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. These are personal stories, not medical advice.