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90. Depression & Eating Disorders: Why They Travel Together and How They’re Treated with Holly Willis, PMHNP

May 21, 2026

Depressive disorders and eating disorders frequently co-occur, but why does this happen and how do you treat both at the same time? In this episode, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Holly Willis, MSN, PMHNP-BC, breaks down the complex, bi-directional relationship between the two. She clarifies the difference between feeling low and having clinical depression, explores various depressive disorders, and shares the unique challenges depression can create in both treatment and recover...

89. Demystifying the Psychiatrist’s Role in Eating Disorder Treatment with Dr. David Hahn, MD

May 07, 2026

Wondering what it’s like to meet with a psychiatrist during eating disorder treatment? In this episode, Dr. David Hahn, MD, psychiatrist and Medical Director at The Renfrew Center in Philadelphia, shares what collaborative psychiatric care really looks like. Dr. Hahn explains how sessions are structured, how trust is built, and how medication decisions are made collaboratively. We also discuss how eating disorders affect the brain, how co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, an...

88. Integrated Healing: An Overview of Substance Use and Eating Disorder Treatment at Renfrew with Alexis Hill, LCSW

April 02, 2026

Treating eating disorders alongside co-occurring substance use can be complex, and many individuals wonder what should be addressed first—or what support is available when you’re in treatment for an eating disorder. In this episode, Laura and Sam sit down with Alexis Hill, one of the Team Leaders at Renfrew’s residential program in Philadelphia, to explore these important questions. Alexis shares insight into Renfrew’s specialized programming, including individualized treatment goals, substan...