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Episode 62 · Misconceptions

62. Disordered Eating and Pregnancy: Exploring the "Limiting Beliefs"

23 Jan 2026 · 54 min

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Andrea is a mother of two and a therapist with 11 years of experience. She specializes in working with people in pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, specifically in using EMDR and IFS to help empower them on their journeys toward healing from trauma and finding peace in their relationships with food and body. Andrea has her own private psychotherapy practice, Wetterau Wellness, provides IFS-informed EMDR consultation to fellow therapists, and loves spending her free time with friends and family. CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram:…

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Misconceptions

Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C · Health · English

Misconceptions is a groundbreaking podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering women across the globe. We focus on motherhood, maternal mental health and women's reproductive health often through the cultural lens of the Jewish woman. We dispel myths and challenge misconceptions with solid science

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