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The Other Side Of The PlateConversations of Hope and Help for Families Facing Eating Disorders Author: F.E.A.S.T.
The Other Side of the Plate is brought to you by FEAST (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders). This podcast is for moms, dads, and caregivers searching for answers that can feel so hard to find when your loved one has an eating disorder. Hosts Jenni and Laura are caregivers with lived experience supporting their own loved ones to full recovery. They share personal insights, discuss interactions with professionals, and point you toward helpful resources. Each episode is designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate this complex journey. Topics covered include how to recognize the signs of an eating disorder, take effective action, advocate for your child, provide crucial support at home, and many other important topics caregivers face on the path to recovery. As we say at FEAST: "We're here because we've been there." Subscribe now to join a community that truly understands. Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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024 - A Different Kind of Back to School: Supporting Your Student Through Eating Disorder Recovery
Episode 24
Tuesday, 18 August, 2026
Episode 024 A Different Kind of Back to School: Supporting Your Student Through Eating Disorder RecoveryIn this episode, Jenni Gaines and Laura Cohen talk through what the back to school season actually looks like when a child is in eating disorder recovery, drawing entirely on their own experience as caregivers. They cover slow re-entry plans and partial schedules, the school services many families never learn about until they ask, and the specific problem of school lunch — why a lunch monitor is not meal support, and what creative workarounds families have used to protect a third of the day's nutrition. Laura walks caregivers through the 504 plan in detail: what it is, what it is not, how to request one, and what to do when a district refuses. Both hosts spend time on the emotional side too — the exhaustion of navigating social noise all day, the grief of a social life on hold, and the permission to change the plan when it stops working. Listeners will come away with practical questions to bring to their school and a reminder that this season is now, not forever.00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer01:00 Why Back to School Feels Different in Recovery02:30 Laura's Story: A Senior Year Interrupted05:00 It's Not All or Nothing: The Slow Re-Entry Plan06:40 School Services Families Don't Know Exist09:40 Jenni's Story: Six Weeks of Homebound School14:00 School Lunch: Why It's the Hardest Part of the Day17:30 Getting Creative with Lunch and Snacks20:20 Finding a Safe Person at School24:50 Social Noise and Why They Come Home Exhausted28:20 Adjusting Expectations: Sports, Activities, and Milestones33:00 The 504 Plan: What It Is and How to Request One41:00 When a District Says No42:20 Validation, Collaboration, and FlexibilitySUPPORT & RESOURCES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -FEAST website:https://feast-ed.org/FEAST programs and services:https://feast-ed.org/programs-and-services/
