The Neuroscience of Recovery with Dr. Guido Frank | Episode 56

The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

Guido Frank, MD, joins the podcast to talk about his experience as a psychiatrist and researcher who studies biological underpinnings of eating disorders. We talked about:

• His career experiences and goal to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice
• How the brain changes in response to restriction
• The vicious cycle/feedback loop caused by restriction
• Biological explanations for why people feel so stuck in their eating disorder
• How the brain recovers after eating disorder behaviors remit
• Why neuroscience gives us hope that recovery is possible

Link to resource Dr. Frank mentions on this episode: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031938418309636

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Guest Bio: Dr. Frank has trained in adult, adolescent and child psychiatry, and has received extensive

training in psychotherapy. He is currently an associate professor at the University of Colorado.

His research interest lies in bridging clinical presentation of eating disorders with brain research

to develop more effective treatments.

This podcast is sponsored by EDCare. EDCare has provided PHP, IOP & Outpatient treatment for all genders, 18 and over, since 2001. CAMSA ( which stands for Connection, Acceptance, Mindfulness, Sense of Self & Action), is EDCare’s mindfulness-based treatment approach and is incorporated into each individualized treatment plan. Facilities are located in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Kansas City and all treatment is supported by Masters’ Level Clinicians or higher. EDCare offers 4 specialty tracks (BED, ELITE Athlete, Substance Use, & Trauma), and the Connections House, an affordable supportive housing component, adds an extra layer of supervised support. www.eatingdisorder.careor [phone]