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Opening BidInvestor Guide: Opening Bid round-up of Invest 2024Amid a changing political landscape in the US and uncertainty across the world, many investors are looking for guidance for the rest of the year and beyond. Yahoo Finance’s marquee event, Invest 2024, brings together executives from some of the world’s largest corporations, thought leaders, and policymakers to help investors make strong decisions. This year, the lineup included Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President & CEO Neel Kashkari, Bank of America Chair of the Board & CEO Brian Moynihan, and The Vistria Group Senior Partner Margaret C. Anadu, among many others.In this episode of Opening Bid, we're brin...2024-11-1525 min
Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?Building Resilience in Relationships Affected by AddictionRelationships require hard work and communication, but when one partner is struggling with an eating disorder, it can test the strength of both individuals. Recovery and maintaining a relationship rely on mutual understanding and patience, acknowledging both partners are impacted by the disorder.
In this episode, Deena and Brian explore the dynamics of being in a relationship or marriage while one partner is undergoing treatment and the necessity of honest communication and support.
In this episode, you also hear:
Difficulty of sustaining relationships
Inviting people into your support system
Team approach to treatment and recovery...2024-07-2417 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Beauty of Letting Go: Transforming Through ChangeEven without an eating disorder or addiction, implementing a change to your lifestyle can be extremely difficult. Achieving change demands years of dedication, consistent daily choices, and a robust support system.
In this episode, Deena and Brian address barriers to creating lasting change and why long-term care is crucial for sustainable recovery.
In this episode, you also hear:
Emotional struggle behind change
Small steps to begin letting go
Details about Center for Discovery Treatment Centers
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[00:05:38] There's underlying causes that keep us in that perpetual loop of ‘I'm not going to chang...2024-07-1022 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Appreciating Progress: Celebrating Small Steps in RecoveryPride is not just a feeling reserved for the end of the recovery journey but a crucial element to embrace throughout the process. Whether someone’s been in recovery for a day, an hour, or even a minute, every step forward is an accomplishment worth celebrating.
In this episode, Deena and Brian acknowledge the challenges of maintaining motivation, the role of support systems, and the power of reframing setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow.
In this episode, you also hear:
Power of pride and marking milestones in recovery
Replacing harmful behaviors with small act...2024-06-1217 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Breaking Free from the ScaleThe path to healing from an eating disorder requires not only nourishment but self-compassion. Self-worth and numbers on the scale often become intertwined, leading to a distorted body image and struggles with weight.
In this episode, Deena and Brian offer insight into the battles with negative self-perception, the need for self-care, and the continuous journey toward holistic healing for those struggling with eating disorders and the loved ones who care for them.
In this episode, you also hear:
Reconnecting with your body
Coping with self-criticism and trauma
Emotional rollercoaster of caretaking and recovery tools
Mus...2024-05-1518 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Embracing Community: The Power of Support in RecoveryBattles with depression, addiction, and eating disorders are often suffered in secrecy and silence. Surrounding yourself with people who have walked in your shoes can connect you with someone who will both celebrate your progress and hold you accountable when you need it most.
In this episode, Deena and Brian break down stereotypes around addiction and eating disorders and affirm the transformative nature of recovery communities.
In this episode, you also hear:
Benefits of community support outside of family
Addressing myths about who suffers from eating disorders
Recognizing the opposite of addiction is connection
2024-05-0120 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?The Struggles We Can’t See: Grief and Eating DisordersThe sudden loss of a loved one creates a vast chasm of grief that can feel insurmountable. When Deena’s brother died of cancer, the pressure to return to normalcy without addressing the grief she was experiencing sparked her battle with a life-altering eating disorder.
In this episode, Deena and Brian uncover the complex relationship and similarities between grief and eating disorders, and highlight the ever-present need for support and compassion.
In this episode, you also hear:
Consequences of unprocessed grief
Finding courage to confront your pain
Recognizing different forms of loss
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...2024-04-1715 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Recognizing the Difficult Role of CaregivingAddictions and eating disorders carry a larger impact beyond the individual suffering with these conditions. Family and loved ones often endure the disease silently on the sidelines, struggling with their ability to understand or provide appropriate support.
In this episode, Deena and Brian address the importance of caregivers embracing education and utilizing available resources, emphasizing self-care as an integral component of the recovery process.
In this episode, you also hear:
Challenging reality of caregiving
Hard truth about the long road to recovery
Supportive guidance for caregivers
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[00:05:48] I just want to r...2024-03-2020 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Breaking the Silence Around Eating DisordersLiving with an eating disorder or addiction often creates a profound sense of isolation. Yet, the reality is that individuals and families grapple with these afflictions daily, with many suffering in silence.
In this episode, Deena and Brian reiterate why they consider addiction as a family disease, shed light on the frustrating truth about treatment costs, and advocate for more people to share their experience to ensure those battling addiction recognize the wealth of support available to them.
In this episode, you also hear:
Avoiding destructive words and phrases
Harsh reality of stigma around eating...2024-03-0615 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Acknowledging Your PainEven after taking monumental steps toward long-term recovery, the smallest of triggers can make your mind spiral, convincing you relapse is inevitable. Thankfully, there are tools to manage setbacks and support groups willing to offer help.
In this episode, Deena and Brian discuss common family triggers and why you must allow yourself to feel what you feel, then let yourself focus on the good in your life.
In this episode, you also hear:
Recognizing your recovery never ends
Power of awareness and gratitude
Embracing your feelings to release what hurts
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[00:04:47] You...2024-02-2816 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?The Only Way Is UpRock bottom sounds like the end but there's always a way back to the top. Everyone’s rock bottom is different, and I had to hit rock-bottom a few times. Recovery is attainable if you choose to seek out and accept help and let yourself start over as many times as needed.
In this episode, Deena and Brian emphasize that only you have the power to take your first step towards a new beginning.
In this episode, you also hear:
Being powerless before progress
Understanding recovery requires time
Take action or face the consequences
Must-liste...2024-02-1420 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Navigating the Realities of Trauma and RecoveryDoes time really heal all wounds? What about the wounds you never talk about? Without opening up about your experiences and getting the help you need, it’s almost inevitable to fall into a pattern of hitting rock bottom and relapsing.
In this episode, Deena and Brian discuss how unresolved trauma impacts Deena’s family relationships and the support that truly helped her move forward in recovery despite ongoing challenges.
In this episode, you also hear:
Root causes of eating disorders
Fallacy that time heals all wounds
Filling your life raft with coping tools
Must-liste...2024-01-2420 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?The Role of “Control” in the Context of Eating DisordersToday, we unravel the complex relationship between eating disorders and control. We share our personal experiences, discussing how feeling powerless in various aspects of life can drive the need for control through food and body image.
Deena and Brian explore how childhood experiences and traumatic events can trigger such conditions and emphasize the significance of confronting underlying issues and seeking professional help to overcome them.
Deena examines the internal chaos, constant food thoughts, and fear of losing control associated with eating disorders. She stresses the importance of acceptance and courage to make necessary changes, reminding eve...2023-12-1318 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Facing the Holidays with an Eating DisorderHoliday stress can amplify eating disorders, addiction, and body image issues. Having a clear plan and support system is critical to managing these particularly stressful times for those in recovery.
In this episode, Deena and Brian address how to prepare for the holidays, what social media doesn’t show, and why increasing awareness is vital to combating eating disorder statistics.
In this episode, you’ll also hear:
Navigating holiday stress
Impact of social media on body image
Raising awareness about eating disorders
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[00:3:44] To somebody who's either in recovery or just starting out...2023-11-2920 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?The Many Faces of AddictionAnorexia, binge eating, alcoholism, and drug use are different sides of the same coin. As Deena recalls a time in treatment and recovery, she illuminates the mental tug-of-war and self-sabotage those battling these disorders constantly face.
In this episode, Deena and Brian share the common struggles of addiction and the importance of understanding how addiction affects people from all walks of life.
In this episode, you’ll also hear:
Recognizing tricks and coping mechanisms
Self-sabotage and starting over
Difficulty of Acceptance
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[00:3:43] This eating disorder thing doesn't look at race. It doesn't look a...2023-11-2225 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?A Spouse’s Perspective of AddictionWhen people think of a love story, it usually doesn’t include addiction. Brian and Deena started their lives together as high school sweethearts and married 10 years later, only to have their first years of marriage overshadowed by Deena’s eating disorder.
In this episode, Brian sheds light on his experience of trying to support his wife through recovery and suggestions for caregivers who need support.
In this episode, you’ll also hear:
When treatment doesn’t work as it should
The upside-down world of addiction
Balancing success with struggle in recovery
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[00...2023-11-1519 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Addiction and Family Intervention ChallengesNavigating the murky waters of addiction is challenging, and it’s tougher when the struggle isn’t understood by the family. Deena recalls difficult moments when she felt judged rather than supported during her recovery, while Brian walks us through his own family’s history of addiction and how his grandfather struggled with alcohol before resources like Alcoholics Anonymous existed.
In this episode, Deena and Brian put the spotlight on the complexities of family support in addiction recovery and the importance of understanding the nature of the disease.
In this episode, you’ll also hear:
The role of...2023-10-2524 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?What Helped Me Get Better (Recovery from Anorexia)Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet for treating eating disorders. Deena shares why recovering from anorexia is akin to being on an emotional rollercoaster and how the simple act of cleaning out her closet can send her reeling.
She also provides insights into managing triggers during recovery and the importance of daily routines and setting achievable goals. Deena and Brian emphasize the critical role of external support systems for both addicts and caretakers, and the profound impact of groups like OA and AA when navigating through challenging times.
In this episode, Deena and Brian continue u...2023-10-1826 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Anorexia Consumed my Identity, Recovery Helped me RebuildDeena pulls back the curtain on her eating disorder even more, revealing her struggle with feeling invisible and alienated even as her loved ones desperately tried to help her. She recalls how her addiction cast a shadow over life's pivotal moments, like birthdays and even her own wedding.
Deena and Brian also discuss her ever-present fear of death while battling her eating disorder, and how Deena’s mother even wrote a heart-breaking message about planning for Deena’s seemingly imminent funeral.
In this episode, Deena and Brian explore the critical role of a support system in tac...2023-10-1126 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Treading the Rough Road of Recovery - My Second Treatment StayThree months after her first inpatient treatment experience, Deena’s progress was wiped out by a swift relapse, causing her to return to the hospital. Deena and Brian had already spent their nest egg on her first hospital stay, thus relying on their family to help fund Deena’s second stint at healing her eating disorder.
Overwhelmed by Deena’s second inpatient stay, Brian shares the mixture of guilt and freedom he felt, knowing he was not responsible for fixing her problems for her. Thankfully, Deena’s second facility took a much different approach than the first, including h...2023-10-0433 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?A Journey Toward Hope and Fulfillment - My First Treatment StayThroughout her road to recovery, Deena kept a journal and shares an excerpt from her writing: “I had been seeing my doctor monthly to have my blood counts checked. They said I was in need of a blood transfusion if I didn't do something about my health soon.”
With raw honesty, she takes us through her personal journey, sharing the daily routines that masked her struggle and revealing the weight of secrecy and difficulty opening up to her partner, Brian. Her story is a stark reminder of the reality many face alone, underlining the critical need to under...2023-09-2728 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Breaking the Silence Around Eating Disorders with PurposeIf you're feeling trapped in a cycle of self-destructive habits and body scrutiny, constantly searching for validation and control through your eating disorder, you are not alone!
In this episode, you’ll hear from both Brian and Deena about her backstory, how her duel with anorexia developed, and how a lack of understanding and support can exacerbate any addictive behaviors. Her story unfolds in the 90s when anorexia was largely misunderstood and not adequately treated as an addiction.
Before the internet and social media, there was limited information, especially regarding health issues such as eating diso...2023-09-2019 minAre You Going To Eat Your Fat?Building a Community of Healing: Overcoming Eating Disorders with Deena and BrianThis show is for caretakers, parents, spouses, siblings, and friends of those struggling with an eating disorder. You aren’t alone in feeling overwhelmed and insufficient toward getting your loved ones the help they need with their eating disorder. We know what it’s like to desperately want to help them when everything you do seems to push them further away.
This show is also for those struggling with an eating disorder. Your feelings of hopelessness as you slip further into isolation, disappointed with your own reflection in the mirror, are safe here.
Welcome to the “A...2023-09-1401 min