In which Laura says good bye to this project, thanks you all for your support and conversations, and walks to the back of the bus. Go to Apple Podcasts to review this podcast series NEW: Audiobook available of Auldton Laughing Club book Contact Laura at: Laura@LMWriter.com Linktr.ee at: https://linktr.ee/auldton Audiobook narrator: Allen McRae…

In which Laura takes a cicada walk and considers the underground railroad of shared memory. Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Go to Apple Podcasts to review this podcast series NEW: Audiobook available of Auldton Laughing Club book Contact Laura at: Laura@LMWriter.com Linktr.ee at: https://linktr.ee/auldton Audiob…

In which Laura smiles at strangers, personalizes her emojis, and describes the last time she played the "who am I" game. Anti-racism action for the episode: play with your emojis, and read The Sneeches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdLPe7XjdKc Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Go to Apple Podcasts to review thi…

In which Laura looks at the Chauvin conviction from both sides of the color line. Anti-racism action for the episode: lobby for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 with your representatives. Unless you are a DC resident and have no voting representation. Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Go to Apple Podca…

In which we learn about hypodescent, meet one of Laura's aunties, and consider what being Black means. Special guest: Dr Irma McClaurin Anti-racism action for the episode: donate to the Irma McClaurin Black Feminist Archive Links of note: http://irmamcclaurin.com http://irmamcclaurin.com/works/black-feminist-archive/ http://irmamcclaurin.com/works/…

In which we consider the absence of Carl Collins. Special guest: Dr. Carlie Tartakov Anti-racism deed of the week: Support ScholarCHIPS ScholarCHIPS provides college scholarships, mentoring and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents, inspiring them to complete their college education. Want an email reminder for new episodes of t…

In which Laura becomes a Fearless Girl, we learn a lot about the importance of good glue, and Nadine drops by again. Anti-racism deed of the week: Learn about Mutual Aid Fearless Girls Map of Fearless Girls 2020 sightings Capitol Hill Corner "Guerilla Protest Sculpture" December 7, 2020 Popvillle "DC Protest Art Capitol Hill Signed Fearless Girls" …

In which Laura and Mark choose to stay in Capitol Hill for the inauguration, Laura searches for the Fearless Girls, and finds them. Anti-racism deed of the week: Protect the Fence at BLM Plaza Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Go to Apple Podcasts to review this podcast series. Contact Laura at: Laura@LMWriter.com…

In which Mark and Laura venture to the Capitol on the morning of and the day after the failed coup. To contact Laura: Laura@LMWriter.com Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Go to Apple Podcasts to review this podcast series. Contact Laura at: Laura@LMWriter.com Linktr.ee at: https://linktr.ee/auldton Audiobook narra…

In which: Angeline comes out of a dark closet, Allison weaponizes blue words to vanquish shame, Regan identifies the analogy to describe 2020. Special guests: Allison, Regan, Angeline, Chaney, Sarah, Green, Woodly, Martha, Mary, Ann, Lewis, Henry, Lucy, John, and Simon Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Go to Apple…

In which we learn about Laura’s criminal past, call in cancel culture, and change the titles of our First Ladies. Special guest, Professor Loretta J. Ross Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Go to Apple Podcasts to review this podcast series. Contact Laura at: Laura@LMWriter.com Linktr.ee at: https://linktr.ee/auldt…

In which Laura asks if Fiona is a Karen, considers white guilt, and meets Grandpa Rudd. Special guest: Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander On December 5 at 6:00 pm the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail will host Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, professor of history at Norfolk State University, for a virtual lecture on how Virginia’s waterways helped …

In which Laura reveals her travel tricks for trick knees, meets Philipos, and learns why everyone needs a Nadine. Special guests: Philipos Melaku-Bello, Nadine Seiler Special thanks for the help of cousin Robyn, her friend Lulu, Carmen, Regina, and of course Mark. Anti-racism action of the episode: support the memorial and those preserving it. With…

In which Laura takes turns, remembers That Guy, and has her mom turn the tables. Special thanks: Auldton listeners who sent voice clips: G&C T, BS, AS, KM, GM, LE, and the estimable JF. Black in the Valley podcast: WHMP’s Bill Newman, who hosts the program, and mom’s partner in the show, Rev- Dr. Jacquelyn Smith-Crooks. Anti-racism action of the ep…

In which Laura takes Mark to a vigil, BLM waves at the Trump train, and day drinkers face Election Day. Special guests: Mark Mensh, BLM vigil participant Anti-racism action of the episode: add Race Capitol to your podcast queue Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Great podcast apps: Picking the Best Podcast App (and…

In which Laura's mom finds the perfect podcast theme song, you meet Liana, and Laura keeps the otter. Special guest: Liana Mensh, and Mark Mensh. Thanks to Harris, and Sabine the river otter. Anti-racism action of the episode: donate to the Elegba Folklore Society in Richmond Want an email reminder for new episodes of this podcast? Click here. Grea…

In which Batman praises Mosby, we listen to the Black descendants of the Confederacy, and Laura casts the first stone. You're not racist: so be an anti-racist. This week we're recommending donations to the Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County. Special thanks to: Karen Hughes White, Afro-American Association of Fauquier County, Ba…

In which Laura tries to be her best self, resists hate, and forgives Enos. Anti-racism action of the episode: Sign the Statement Against Racism by the Virginia Interfaith Center For Public Policy. https://www.virginiainterfaithcenter.org Contact Laura at: Laura@LMWriter.com Linktr.ee at: https://linktr.ee/auldton Audiobook narrator: Allen McRae Lin…

In which Laura gets a special kind of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from bleeping bad words, learns about empathy from her son, and breaks the 4th wall with the Auldton narrator. Anti-racism action of the episode: http://leapaction.org/ LEAP is the Law Enforcement Accountability Project Contact Laura at: Laura@LMWriter.com Linktr.ee at: https://linktr.ee/…

In which Laura counts signs, bleeps a bad word, and takes off her mask. Special thanks to: Dr. Carlie Tartakov, Mark Mensh Anti-racism action of the episode: get a Black Lives Matter sign, mask, etc. Contact Laura at: Laura@LMWriter.com Linktr.ee at: https://linktr.ee/auldton Audiobook narrator: Allen McRae Links of interest: Etsy BLM sign creators…

In which Laura sees a ghost, learns a song, watches a statue fall, and Auldton feels change coming. Special thanks to: Dr. Ellsworth Weaver, Mara Seaforest, Barbara Amster, Morgan Geddes, Whitney Petrilli, Andrea Martens. Anti-racism action of the episode: donate to the NAACP Fauquier County: https://www.naacpfauquiercounty.org/donate Contact Laura…

In which Laura rings nonexistent bells, takes the Implicit Bias Test, and takes a pilgrimage to Emily Dickinson's grave. Service Dogs Of Virginia: https://www.servicedogsva.org/product/donate Thank you, Demetria Shabazz for the Amherst Town Hall bells audio from the excellent Juneteenth 2020 Celebration, from Amherst Media: https://amherstmedia.org…

In which Laura introduces herself and how getting yelled at may be the best idea in the world right now. This episode we're suggesting supporting our friend, Charity, as your anti-racism action! https://linktr.ee/CharitySadeMutualAid Featuring: Host: Laura Lyster-Mensh Auldton Laughing Club audiobook narrator: Allen McRae Music outro: Daniel Lyster…

Meet Kerrie Baldwin author of I Dragonfly, who will be participating in the FEAST of Knowledge event on March 17, 2019 in NYC with F.E.A.S.T. www.circummensam.com for more information

An eating disorder expert describes going from psychodynamic to cognitive behavioral to family-based treatment, as well as around the world!

Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh offers a headlong careen through her Very Busy Week in Chicago for AED's ICED and the FEAST of Knowledge see http://circummensam.com for show notes

Meet Kristina Saffran from Project Heal and learn about the Done With Dieting movement and why Weight Watcher's "free" program for teens is exploding heads around the world. Show notes at http://circummensam.com

Meet Hrvoje Rendulic, a parent activist for eating disorder awareness in Croatia. Show notes at http://www.circummensam.comVon Circum Mensam LLC

It’s episode 25 and for a holiday treat I am going to share a mother daughter duo, Jackie who is 16 and her mother Tana. Go to the show notes while you’re listening so you can see a picture of the Goal Card that they created as a tool to keep focused on her goals in life. You’ll also hear about other tools their family find helpful, about a possibl…

The Nine Truths About Eating Disorders was historic consensus in the field. Now, a group of researchers at UNC have published the science behind the truths, open access. Meet Katherine Schaumberg, the lead author. http://circummensam.com

Laura introduces you to the person whose name is invoked daily as we search for facts, numbers, and references: Millie Plotkin, the informationist behind the Eating Recovery Foundation's Information Gateway. Show notes at http:circummensam.comVon Circum Mensam LLC

Laura introduces you to Tabitha Farrar, recovery coach, podcaster and community builder. Show notes at http://circummensam.comVon Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh

Meet Dr. Rebecka Peebles from the Eating Disorder Assessment and Treatment Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Full show notes at http:www.circummensam.comVon Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh

Laura sits down with Jessica Setnick, RD. Full show notes at http://circummensam.com

Laura throws Maudsley Myths at the people who wrote the book on Family-Based Treatment. Drs Daniel Le Grange and James Lock are the guests. Full show notes at http://circummensam.com

Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh takes NEW PLATES podcast along on her trip to the Academy for Eating Disorders annual conference held in Prague, Czech Republic. Features keynote speaker Dr. Vikram Patel, and a cast of dozens. Show notes at http://circummensam.

Laura is back from ICED in Prague and chats about what DNA can and cannot tell us about eating disorders right now. A conversation with Dr. Cynthia Bulik of UNC and Karolinska Institute. Genomics news about Chromosome 12, metabolism, and whether vodka belongs in morning coffee. Full show notes at www.circummensam.com…

What is a psychoanalytically trained therapist and an infamously Maudsley-boosting parent doing talking together? Tune in to NEW PLATES 16 to meet Dr. Judith Brisman and Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh talk about the history of parents and eating disorder treatment, the role of psychodynamics, and whether FBT is so different from what psychodynamic clin…

Meet Beth Mayer, Executive Director at MEDA, talking about her work with eating disorder patients and their families, recovered clinicians, collaboration, advocacy, and a story of a family and clinical support that will surprise and inspire you. Full show notes at http://circummensam.com Host: Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh…

Meet JD Ouellette, a parent advocate and peer support who sits down with Laura to talk about weight stigma in families, treatment, and advocacy. Full show notes at http://circummensam.com

In a quick mini-episode, meet Nicki Wilson, a parent advocate in New Zealand, to chat with Laura about the upcoming At Home With Eating Disorder conference in Sydney. Hear about the friendly, accessible, helpful, and empowering bi-annual event co-sponsored by F.E.A.S.T., the Butterfly Foundation, and ANZAED. Full show notes at http://www.circummens…

Laura joins fellow advocates on Capitol Hill for the Eating Disorders Coalition for Advocacy Day in April 2017. Full show notes at http://www.circummensam.com

Laura is back from IAEDP in Las Vegas and introduces you to Kathryn and Michael Cortese, the team behind Gürze/Salucore Eating Disorders Resource Catalogue (www.edcatalogue.com) and the ED Matters. Also, news from the world of eating disorder research. Full show notes at: http://www.circummensam.com/new-plates-podcast.html…

Guest: Dr. Tarah Martos, Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow and Licensed Psychologist Mentioned: Laura will be at the IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation) Symposium in Las Vegas this week. If you are attending please reach out! Visit F.E.A.S.T., an organization of parents supporting parents around the world as…

Episode 9: Is Eating Disorder Prevention Possible? A conversation with Michael P. Levine, Ph.D. Full show notes at http://circummensam.com

Episode 8: A special mini-episode about Sock-It Guest: Joan Riederer, from the Erin Riederer Foundation talks about a lovely daughter, a sad day, and the power of friendship. Mentioned: Sockit Erin Riederer F.E.A.S.T. / Eating Disorders Coalition Congressional Briefing Academy for Eating Disorders Kitty Westin Susan Ringwood Full show notes at: htt…

Meet Eric van Furth, Ph.D., FAED, @evanfurth, Clinical Director of Rivierduinen in The Netherlands and past President of the Academy for Eating Disorders. Full show notes: http://www.circummensam.com/episode-7.html

A conversation between host, Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh, and Erica Husain, the Chair of Charlotte's Helix, remembering fellow advocate, Charlotte Bevan, and sharing the story of how a housewife and farmer in the UK got her country added to a cutting edge international genomics study in her last months of life.…

Meet Chevese Turner, founder and CEO of the Binge Eating Disorder Association. Full show notes at http://circummensam.com

In the 4th episode of New Plates podcast, host Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh interviews the developers and researchers of NEW FED TR, a new approach to treating adult eating disorders. Details and show notes at: http://www.circummensam.com/new-plates-podcast.html