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Episode 67: Caroline Blair: Parents aren’t to Blame for Eating Disorders

January 1, 2018

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Today, Kathy welcomes Caroline Blair and they discuss how parents are not to blame for eating disorders as well as certain causes for anorexia nervosa. Caroline shares her unique experience having 2 daughters suffer and recovery from eating disorders.

Laura Mulheim article Unintentional Onset of Anorexia

Cynthia Bulik article Negative Energy Balance

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