58. From the Woman Who’s Seen It All with Ibbits Newhall

Taking the first step toward treatment is terrifying, and riddled with information overload… and that’s where Ibbits Newhall comes in.    Ibbits runs a consulting business as a treatment resource consultant. She works with individuals and families on treatment planning and what to do when navigating recovery – like step down options, residential programs, after care plans… any point of recovery. She’s the person who can connect people with whomever they need to connect with for treatment.   Ibbits is really well connected with a lot of different programs and people. She was a founding member and secretary of IAEDP-New York, which is our lovely IAEDP chapter. She served on the advisory board of CSAB (Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia in NYC) and on the board of the Binge Eating Disorder Association. Currently, Ibbits serves on the Advisory Board Health 2021.  She has worked with dozens of families and individuals to help them find the right treatment plans.  Maybe you’re struggling with disordered eating, or you’re the family member of someone who is. Today, we’re talking about what to do when you’re in these positions. When you have no idea what to do, what to look out for, and you’re terrified… Ibbits is going to share all her wisdom (along with her really entertaining stories).  Tweetable Quotes “As a family member, it’s important to understand the seductive power of this disease. If they can possibly begin to comprehend – although I think it is very difficult unless you’ve been in that brain yourself – how that seductive power permeates every corner of that individual’s being.” – Ibbits Newhall   “For the individual, [treatment] is terrifying. Even if, intellectually, the individual knows very well how destructive this disease is and what it’s taking away from them, it is terrifying and scary beyond belief to think of taking that first step. And if they’ve been through this a number of times, thinking of taking that painful step yet again… and for parents to understand what that undertaking is.” – Ibbits Newhall   “There’s this narrow, tiny pinprick of light through which individuals are looking, and they don’t see any other path [for their life]... and there is a world of possibility out there.” – Ibbits Newhall Resources:  Ibbits Newhall’s Consulting Website   Recovery Roadmap Series for families   Sick Enough by Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at [email protected]