The Caregivers Podcast

Caregiver Survival Mode: Why Food Becomes Your Only Comfort w/ Vanessa Scaringi & Kathryn Garland

August 31, 2026·1h 8m
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In Episode 49 of The Caregivers Podcast, host Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with eating disorder specialists and Hungry for Connection authors Vanessa Scaringi and Kathryn Garland. Together, they explore why disordered eating and emotional eating in caregivers are rarely issues of willpower or discipline, but rather signals of survival mode, unmet emotional needs, and deep attachment dynamics.Resources Mentioned:▶️National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/▶️Project HEAL: https://www.theprojectheal.org/▶️National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgClick here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guests:▶️Pre-Order "Hungry for Connection": https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Connection-Relationships-Insecurely-Attached/dp/1648487378Connect With Us:▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcastBuy Us A Coffee: ▶️ https://buymeacoffee.com/thecaregiverspodcastSubscribe to The Caregivers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode. If you find these conversations helpful, please leave a review or share this episode with a fellow caregiver.🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665

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