Eating Disorder Education

Hormone Health and eating disorders Course

15 CE Credits approved by CDR for dietitians available through November 2026.

This course takes you through a primer on clinical and counseling essentials for dietitians wanting to understand the connection between some key hormones and eating disorders.

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Are you a dietitian seeking to deepen your understanding of the complex interplay between hormonal health and eating disorders?

We know that hormone health and eating disorders are interconnected, yet often overlooked in clinical practice. 

This course is designed to deepen your understanding of the connection between hormones and eating disorders, providing you with the expertise to offer more nuanced support to your clients

Understanding the complex relationship between hormones and eating disorders is crucial when working with your eating disorder patients.

With this course you will get an in-depth exploration, guided by experts, to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to address these challenges effectively. 

You’ll learn about the physiological foundations of hormone-related issues and their impact on eating disorders, gaining insights that will enhance the care you provide.

With a blend of expert knowledge, practical case studies, and a supportive community, you’ll emerge from this course with a comprehensive understanding and ready to apply new strategies in your practice.

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Here’s what to expect:

Connection: Discover the intricate relationship between hormonal health and eating disorders.

This course offers you the knowledge to identify, understand, and address these issues, enriching your practice and benefiting your clients.

Evidence-Based Learning: Dive into a curriculum grounded in the latest research and best practices.

Learn from leading experts in the field, gaining insights that position you at the forefront of dietetics.

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You’ll get

  • 15.25 CEs for Dietitians
  • 100% Online and self paced 9 Part Series
  • Bonus module on diabetes medications and eating disorders
  • Course developed by 7 experts at the tops of their fields
  • Long-term access to all course materials
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What You’ll Gain From this Course

Deeper Knowledge

You’ll understand the physiological and psychological aspects of hormonal health while exploring the impact of various eating disorders on hormonal balance.

Enhance Your Skills

You’ll develop targeted strategies to support clients with hormonal imbalances and eating disorders and learn how to create holistic, personalized nutrition plans that address both hormonal health and eating disorder recovery.

What you will learn

When you complete this program this is what you can expect to achieve

Endocrine System Essentials

Dive deep into the fundamentals of the endocrine system and its pivotal role in overall health.

Insulin Resistance and Eating Disorders

Unpack the complex dynamics between insulin resistance and eating disorders, and learn strategies for effective intervention.

Stress Hormones Unveiled

Discover the impact of stress hormones on eating behaviors and how to address these challenges.

Thyroid Health

Explore the crucial link between thyroid function and eating disorders, and gain insights into optimal management approaches.

Comprehensive Case Studies

Engage with real-world scenarios to apply your knowledge and refine your clinical skills.

Weight inclusive approach

This course is presented from a weight inclusive approach so that you can practice within your values.

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Connect with your eating disorder patients on a deeper level with a better understanding of how hormones affect their recovery.

At the heart of many eating disorders lies a complex interplay with hormone health and enhancing your understanding here can be the key to giving your patients the empathy they need.

This course isn’t just about learning; it’s about empowering you to make a difference in your clients’ lives, connecting with them on a deeper level, and guiding them toward true healing and balance.

Meet the Course Speakers

dr. asher larmie

Dr. Asher Larmie
(they/them
/he/him)

Dr. Asher Larmie is a Transmasculine weight-inclusive GP and leading expert in weight stigma. They are a fat activist and the founder of the #noweigh campaign, which is committed to putting an end to medical weight stigma. They have over 20 years of medical experience and have been fat for even longer than that.

Dr. Margit Berman

Dr. Margit Berman, Ph.D, L.P.
(they/them
/she/her)

Dr. Margit Berman is currently Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at Augsburg University and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and is also a psychologist in private practice.

Janet Tomiyama

Dr. Janet Tomiyama
(she/her)

Janet Tomiyama, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles and Director of the Dieting, Stress, and Health (DiSH) laboratory.

Val Schonberg

Val Schonberg, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, NCMP, FAND
(she/her)

Val Schonberg is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition science from the University of Minnesota. She is Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics, a Certified Menopause Practitioner with the North American Menopause Society, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Nicola Salmon

Nicola Salmon
(she/her)

Nicola is a fat-positive and feminist fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile.” She advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility.

Dr. Julie Tran-Olive

Dr. Julie Tran-Olive, ND, L.Ac, MS
(she/her)

Dr. Julie Tran-Olive, ND, L.Ac, is a renowned naturopathic doctor, author, and researcher dedicated to a holistic approach to healing. Born and raised in San Jose, CA.

Erin Phillips

Erin Phillips, MPH, RD, CDCES
(she/her)

Erin is a registered dietitian, diabetes specialist, and private practice owner focusing on the intersection of diabetes and eating disorders. She supports people living with diabetes through individual counseling and provides 1:1 and group consultation for clinicians.

Topics covered in this 9-part course

MODULE 1:

Introduction and Overview of the Endocrine System, Key Hormones, and the Connection Between the Endocrine and Nervous Systems by Dr. Asher Larmie

Description:

This session will walk you through the endocrine system and the organs involved; highlight the hormones produced by the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands; describe how the endocrine and the nervous systems are connected; and identify impacts eating disorders have on reproductive hormones as a jumping-off point for the series.

MODULE 2:

 Insulin Resistance and Gestational Diabetes: Root Causes and Weight-Inclusive Interventions by Dr. Asher Larmie

Description: 

This presentation will cover the facts about what leads to insulin resistance, interventions that can support patients with “pre-diabetes”, and provide the scientific evidence for managing insulin resistance from a weight- inclusive paradigm. It will also cover gestational diabetes (GDM) including the role genetics and stress play; ways to optimize perinatal care for GDM; interventions for GDM management, and the importance of helping prevent the development of disordered eating among individuals with the condition due to food fears, stigma, dietary restrictions, and fat phobia.

MODULE 3:

If It Works, Does It Matter Why? Weight Bias and Mechanisms for Change in Diabetes Prevention and Other Interventions for Fat Patients by Margit Berman, Ph.D, L.P

Description:

Research and clinical efforts to enhance the metabolic health of fat clients focus on efficacy, on finding interventions that work. Short-term efficacy data from research (e.g., in recent trials for the weight loss drug Wegovy) often get intense media and clinical attention. Many weight loss interventions are efficacious in the short-term. Health promotion interventions for diabetes that include weight loss as a major component, such as diabetes prevention programs, also are often efficacious in clinical trials even though intentional weight loss is a component. But what can clinicians learn from understanding the research into why, how, and for whom these interventions work? This session will explore how clinicians can convey “what really works” about diabetes prevention programs, while learning to discern and help patients know why intentional weight loss is not likely to improve their health long-term

MODULE 4:

Stress hormones and their interaction with eating and weight stigma by Dr. Janet Tomiyama

Description:

Stress is a common human experience. This module will discuss the neuroendocrine implications of stress, including how cortisol (a primary stress hormone) plays a role in physical health and can lead to allostatic overload. It will also discuss how weight stigma and eating disorder behaviors/symptoms relate to cortisol.

MODULE 5:

Impact of Eating Disorder Behaviors on Thyroid Health: Unraveling the Complexities of Euthyroid Sick Syndrome by Dr Julie Tran-Olive, ND, Lac, MS

Description:

Eating disorders, including restriction, weight cycling, malnutrition, and bulimia, can have profound effects on various aspects of physical and mental health. In this enlightening presentation, we delve into the intricate relationship between eating disorder behaviors and thyroid health, focusing on the development of Euthyroid Sick Syndrome (ESS) in individuals facing these challenges. Join us as we explore the known impacts of eating disorder behaviors on thyroid function and the implications for patient care and management.

MODULE 6:

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and its Nexus with Restriction, Weight Cycling, Malnutrition, and Bulimia: Understanding the Impacts on Thyroid Health Julie Tran-Olive, ND, Lac, MS

Description:

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid gland, has a complex relationship with various eating disorder behaviors, including restriction, weight cycling, malnutrition, and bulimia. This presentation aims to explore the interplay between these eating disorder patterns and thyroid health, shedding light on how they can exacerbate Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and potentially lead to adverse health outcomes. By understanding the underlying mechanisms, attendees will be equipped with essential knowledge to identify potential risks and promote better thyroid health in individuals with eating disorders.

MODULE 7:

Liberating Reproductive Health: Transforming Fertility Care with a Fat-Positive Lens by Nicola Salmon

Description:

Join Nicola Salmon, fat-positive fertility coach and author of the book Fat and Fertile, as we delve into the intersection of fertility, fatness, and the stigma faced by fat folks in fertility spaces. We will explore the latest findings in fertility and fatness, equipping dietitians with valuable resources to share with their clients and doctors. Emphasizing a fat-positive approach, we will discuss ways for dietitians to provide inclusive and empowering fertility support. We will delve into why it is crucial to be vigilant in recognizing eating disorders among fat clients and the impact they have on reproductive health. Additionally, we will address the utilization of fertility treatments specifically for fat folks, dispelling myths and providing evidence-based insights. Join us in navigating the intersection of hormones, fatness, and reproductive health.

MODULE 8:

Menopause, Aging, and Hormones through the Lens of Eating Disorders by Val Schonberg MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, NCMP, FAND

Description:

Menopause and aging are times of hormonal change and life transition that can have a significant impact on a person’s physical and mental well-being. This stage of life is also associated with an increased risk of developing an eating disorder, triggering a relapse of previous eating disorder pathology, or complicating the recovery work of an existing eating disorder. To gain insight into the influence of hormones and the physiological aging process on the development, treatment, and recovery of eating disorders, this presentation will describe real-world examples of eating disorder cases during midlife. Through these case vignettes, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the physiological aspects, signs, and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Moreover, the presentation will focus on best practices for supporting a diverse population using a weight-neutral approach in management, education, treatment, and promoting eating disorder recovery.

BONUS MODULE

Eating Disorders and Diabetes: a Focus on Diabetes Medications by Erin Phillips, MPH, RD, CDCES

Description:

People with diabetes are at increased risk of eating disorders, but treatment for diabetes can often feel at odds with eating disorder treatment. Understanding the use of medications for diabetes is a key piece of merging these two treatments. This webinar will focus on a weight-inclusive, anti-ableist view of medications for diabetes through the lens of the eating disorder treatment team.

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Payment Plan: We offer a 3-part payment plan or single payment option.

Full and Partial Scholarships Available. Inquire by email to [email protected].

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$499

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course starts as soon as you sign up and will be available for CE credits until November 1st, 2026.

The course will be available through November 1st, 2026. If you do not complete all installments of the payment plan you will no longer be enrolled in the course and you will not receive a refund.

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us by email to [email protected] in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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