Real Health Radio

Eating Disorders

Mental Health

Nutrition

Self-Compassion

Body Image

Recovery

Recovery Coaching

Disordered Eating

Mindfulness

Resilience

Body Trust

Neuroplasticity

Diet Culture

Health At Every Size

Anxiety

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Coping Skills

Body Dysmorphia

Weight Gain

Recovery Process

Learn how to fully recovery from disordered eating or an eating disorder, with Seven Health

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	490	Founded	11 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Mental HealthNutritionHealth & Fitness

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Latest Episodes

361: Extreme Hunger, Neural Rewiring And Taking Bold Steps In Recovery with Emily Spence

17 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 54 min

360: Why Rest Is Crucial In Recovery And The Blocks That Prevent It From Happening

10 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

359: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Early Motherhood and Eating Disorders

3 Apr 2026 • 51 min

358: CBT For Eating Disorders, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Depression, Diabetes and GLP-1’s with Jennifer Averyt

27 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 55 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jennifer Averyt

Psychologist with clinical and research experience in diabetes, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and oncology

Episode: 358: CBT For Eating Disorders, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Depression, Diabetes and GLP-1’s with Jennifer Averyt

Dana Colthart

Therapist and clinical director specializing in OCD and eating disorders

Clear Light Therapy, Englewood, New Jersey

Episode: 356: Anxiety, OCD, and Eating Disorders with Dana Colthart

Dr. Shannon Patterson

Licensed psychologist based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in eating disorders and chronic health conditions.

Episode: 355: Chronic illness, perfectionism, ADHD, CBT and Eating Disorders with Dr. Shannon Patterson

Dr. Lauren Muhlheim

Psychologist, certified eating disorder specialist, and the owner of Eating Disorder Therapy LA.

Eating Disorder Therapy LA

Episode: 353: Weight-Inclusive CBT for Eating Disorders with Dr. Lauren Muhlheim

Isa Robinson

Registered nutritionist and nutritional therapist, with a focus on eating disorders and disordered eating.

Isa Robinson Nutrition

Episode: 348: Clean Eating, Body Image and Rebuilding Body Trust With Isa Robinson

Melainie Rogers

Founder and CEO of Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Episode: 346: GLP-1’s And Eating Disorder Recovery With Melainie Rogers

Deb Schachter

Recognized as one of Boston's leading clinicians in body image and eating disorder recovery.

Episode: 340: Body Image Inside Out with Deb Schachter

Justin Sunseri

Licensed marriage and family therapist passionate about polyvagal theory and trauma recovery.

Episode: Rebroadcast: Polyvagal Theory, Building Safety Anchors and Dealing with Trauma with Justin Sunseri

Aaron Flores

Registered dietitian nutritionist and certified body trust provider

Private practice in Calabasas, California

Episode: Rebroadcast: Recovery, Self-Compassion and Feeling Comfortable In Your Body with Aaron Flores

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Chris Sandal

Host of Real Health Radio, specializing in eating disorders and recovery.

Chris Sandell

Co-host who appears across episodes and shares expertise in health and recovery topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 367 ratings

Very balanced informative interviews!!
Love the variety of topics and the tone of Chris’s interviews. One of my favorite podcasts!
Apple Podcasts
5
damyttt
United States2 years ago
Chris is one of the most insightful professionals in world of recovery
I am writing this review to thank Chris for his incredible pro bono work for those that are struggling. Chris's work in the field is by far the most professional and efficient way to recovery I have witnessed. After receiving both impatiant and outpatiant treatment many times over the last couple of decades, I found his principles to be the best aprouch to true full recovery. As we all need to find our own road, his was the the right one for me. Highly recommend him!!
Apple Podcasts
5
Shaunrx
United States3 years ago
Great Podcast!
Great podcast asking all the right questions. Very relatable!
Apple Podcasts
5
gretch1978
United States3 years ago
Consistently Fantastic podcast!
Came across the Real Health Radio podcast and am really enjoying it! Consistently meaningful content. Especially loved the podcast and conversation with Aaron Flores, about healing our relationship with food, body image/size, eating disorders. Amazing takeaways! Thank you!
Apple Podcasts
5
BP Writer
United States3 years ago
A Great Show!
I recently discovered this podcast, and I’m forever thankful that I did! It has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable, and every episode is packed with helpful tips and advice on how to improve your overall health and well-being. I highly recommend the show to anyone interested in living a healthier lifestyle!
Apple Podcasts
5
Andieo1997
United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful, balanced interviews that explore recovery with nuance.

Listeners praise practical, evidence-based insights from clinicians.

Positive view of guest variety and host curiosity, with high-quality conversations.

Some critical reviews exist around controversial viewpoints; overall sentiment skews positive.

Listeners note the show's impact on personal recovery and understanding of eating disorders.

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Apple Podcasts	#122	United States/Health & Fitness/Nutrition
Apple Podcasts	#35	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Nutrition
Apple Podcasts	#183	Canada/Health & Fitness/Nutrition
Apple Podcasts	#79	Australia/Health & Fitness/Nutrition
Apple Podcasts	#96	Germany/Health & Fitness/Nutrition
Apple Podcasts	#126	France/Health & Fitness/Nutrition

Talking Points

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358: CBT For Eating Disorders, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Depression, Diabetes and GLP-1’s with Jennifer Averyt

Q: What role does CBT play across the different health concerns you treat?

CBT is adapted to each condition, starting with psychoeducation about symptom development, then addressing behaviors (like regular eating for eating disorders or pacing for chronic pain) and using cognitive strategies only when appropriate. Integration with ACT and values work helps tailor treatment to what matters most to the patient.

358: CBT For Eating Disorders, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Depression, Diabetes and GLP-1’s with Jennifer Averyt

Q: How do you navigate working in medical settings where weight-focused messages are common?

I acknowledge the realities of medical systems but continue to advocate weight-inclusive care by collaborating with dietitians, educating colleagues, and using case conceptualization to show how external pressures contribute to eating disorder symptoms and how treatment can focus on behavior and nourishment.

358: CBT For Eating Disorders, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Depression, Diabetes and GLP-1’s with Jennifer Averyt

Q: What drew you to work in health psychology and these specific areas like diabetes and eating disorders?

My path started with an interest in health and biology, then psychology, and a pivotal course on eating disorders and diabetes guided me toward CBT and health psychology. I was drawn to how CBT could address both behavioral and physiological aspects of these conditions and how weight-inclusive approaches could improve care.

357: Planning vs Flexibility, Eating “Bad” Food, Dealing With Numbers on the Scale, and Recovery During Menopause

Q: How do you balance recovery focus with living as the new person who doesn't have issues with food and exercise?

The approach is to gradually expand life while maintaining recovery practices, recognizing that early recovery may require more planning and that over time you can live more freely as you reinforce new habits and coping skills.

356: Anxiety, OCD, and Eating Disorders with Dana Colthart

Q: How do you integrate ACT with ERP when treating OCD and eating disorders?

ACT is used to increase psychological flexibility, helping clients observe thoughts without getting entangled, identify values, and choose actions aligned with those values rather than reactive avoidance, while ERP provides the behavioral exposure needed to reduce fear.

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A thoughtful show focused on recovery from disordered eating and eating disorders, with a steady emphasis on evidence-based therapies, neurodivergence, trauma-informed care, and body image. Episodes feature clinicians, recovery coaches, and people with lived experience who share practical strategies, therapeutic approaches (CBT, ERP, ACT), and personal recovery journeys. A notable pattern is the integration of nutrition, psychology, and mindfulness to support sustainable recovery, along with guest voices that challenge diet culture and promote weight-inclusive, HAES-aligned perspectives. The format tends to blend expert insights with personal storytelling, offering actionable tools for listeners and professionals seeking deeper understandin... more

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1. Unrestrict-ED
2. Recovery Talk
3. Recovering with Danie | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
4. The Body Love Binge - Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
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1. Dr. Jennifer Averyt
2. Dana Colthart
3. Dr. Shannon Patterson
4. Dr. Lauren Muhlheim
5. Isa Robinson
6. Melainie Rogers
7. Deb Schachter
8. Justin Sunseri

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