My Secret Life With An Eating Disorder
I'm Maureen Kritzer-Lange a Psychoanalyst specializing in Eating Disorders (The Queen of Self Esteem & creator of the “Don't Trust the Mirror” Movement). This is my personal story of my struggles with an eating disorder. I thought it would take my life. I had nobody to talk to so I began journaling while in high school. In my podcast I share stories from this journal and then use my psychoanalyst perspective to reflect on my “younger” self. My life mission is to help women get their lives back. I lived it, I breathed it and now I have the courage to talk about it.
Episodes
EP 104 Its Never too Late to be a Work in Progress | In Conversation with Betsy Brenner
Betsy Brenner is an author, recovery speaker, and peer support mentor. In her 2021 memoir, "The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife", Betsy details her life, one filled with blessings and privilege, but also with emotional trauma, and profound grief, anxiety, depression, and ultimately a diagnosis of anorexia...
EP 103 The Truth About Why You’re Struggling With Weight Loss (It’s NOT Your Fault!) | with Dr. Pamela Buchanan
Dr. Pamela Buchanan is a force of nature with a message that revives burned-out professionals and reignites purpose.
As a physician, TEDx speaker, and stress management expert, she brings raw honesty, lived experience, and medical expertise to every stage.
Her talks are not just keynotes they’re wake-up calls. W...
EP 102 From Fancy to Fundamentals: Ditching Diet Culture to Find Real Nourishment | In Conversation with Lauren Dorman, MS RD CDE
Lauren Dorman is a Mental Health Registered Dietitian with over 22 years of experience supporting children and adults in overcoming food anxiety, body image concerns, low self-esteem, and disordered or emotional eating.
After graduating from Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a Bachelor...
EP 101 “The Journey Behind the Mirror: 100 Episodes Breaking the Silence on Eating Disorders & Mental Health” | Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW LCSW
Does the reflection in the mirror reveal your true self—or does it amplify flaws and whisper doubts? For four years, My Secret Life with an Eating Disorder has tackled these questions head-on, transforming private pain into public healing. 💜
What began with my journals as a young girl str...
🎙️ Episode 100 Sneak Peek: The Story Behind the Mirror
What happens when you take a secret that once lived in the dark… and turn it into a movement?
In this special preview episode of My Secret Life with an Eating Disorder, Maureen Kritzer-Lange – The Queen of Self-Esteem – opens up about the journey from hiding candy wrappers under her bed to becoming “a woman with a mic, a mission, and a message.”
🌟 This isn’t just a podcast miles...
🔥 EP 99 Hot Girl Summer? Or Healing Girl Summer? | Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW LCSW🌻
Summer is here – and so is the pressure to “fix” your body before you dare wear shorts or a swimsuit.
In this raw, unfiltered episode of My Secret Life with an Eating Disorder, psychoanalyst and Queen of Self-Esteem Maureen Kritzer-Lange asks:
👉 What if this summer isn’t about having a bikini body… but about having a free body?
She shares her own...
EP 98 My Story in a Nutshell: The Truth Behind the Mirror | Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW LCSW
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🔥 INTENSE. PERSONAL. UNFILTERED.
🎙️ My Secret Life with an Eating Disorder – A new episode that rips the mask off.
Hi, I'm Maureen Kritzer-Lange — psychoanalyst, speaker, and the Queen of Self-Esteem. But before that?
I was a teenage girl in Dayton, Ohio, quietly unraveling under the pressure to be perfect.For 15 ...
EP 97: Nicole Smith – Sanity in the Storm: How to Stay Whole When Everything Falls Apart
What happens when your entire world starts unraveling—and you're still expected to hold everyone else together?
In this raw and deeply moving episode, author and caregiver Nicole Smith joins Maureen to explore the invisible chaos of caregiving, the emotional toll of dementia, and what it means to stay grounded when life throws you int...
EP. 96 - Bite Back: Smashing Food Myths One Meal at a Time - In Conversation with Anita StClair | Gut Healing Lab
In this episode, gut healing specialist Anita StClair ( Gut Healing Lab) joins Maureen to dispel the most common food myths and explore the emotional and physical impact of gut health. From challenging outdated beliefs about sugar and fat to revealing how inflammation silently harms the body, this empowering conversation...
EP 95 Am I Crazy or Is It Abuse | Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW LCSW
My Secret Life with an Eating Disorder is a raw, unfiltered exploration of life after the behaviors stop—but the pain still lingers. In this deeply personal podcast, Maureen Kritzer Lange shares her journey through recovery—not just the physical healing, but the emotional and psychological battle that continued long after the eating disorder subsided.
This isn't a s...
EP 94 Confidence is More Than Cosmetics... Putting Your Best Self Forward | Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW LCSW
How do you put your best self forward? Is it when you’re stepping into a job interview… showing up for a first date… attending a family gathering… or simply walking into the grocery store? In this episode, I’m sharing some honest reflections on what it really takes—not just on the outside, but from the inside out.
I recently did...
EP 93 Both Sides Healing through the Creative Process | Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW LCSW
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Please join the "Don't Trust The Mirror MOVEMENT at http://www.donttrustthemirror.com
Maureen’s life mission is to help women be all that they can be – by improving self esteem,help them find their voice and find freedom from shame, guilt and negativity.
“I change women’s lives by empowering them to ...
EP 92 Finding your calm. The art of de-escalating your nervous system | Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW LCSW
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Please join the "Don't Trust The Mirror MOVEMENT at http://www.donttrustthemirror.com
Maureen’s life mission is to help women be all that they can be – by improving self esteem,help them find their voice and find freedom from shame, guilt and negativity.
“I change women’s lives by empowering them to trust TH...
EP. 91 RE-BROADCAST - Four Components of Anxiety - In Conversation with Mary R. Mastria, PhD, LCSW
Mary R. Mastria, PhD, LCSW is a psychotherapist in Summit, NJ for over 25 years where she specializes in the treatment of relationship issues, body image/eating disorders, mood disorders and trauma. She serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU where she developed and teaches curriculum in the areas of Anxiety, Trauma, Psych...
EP 90 Beyond Roses and Chocolate.. A Valentine’s Day for You | Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW LCSW
Valentine’s Day is often about flowers, chocolates, and grand romantic gestures—but today, I want to challenge you to shift the focus inward. How can you become your own St. Valentine?
For those struggling with self-esteem, body image, anxiety, or eating disorders, self-love can feel impossible. But what if, instead of seeking external valid...
EP 89 RE-BROADCAST of From Darkness to Love and Light | Lynda Hugessen
Struggles to Self-Love
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In this deeply personal and empowering episode of Don’t Trust the Mirror: From Struggles to Self-Love, we take a journey through Maureen Kritzer-Lange's transformative story. From grappling with body image issues and an eating disorder to becoming a trusted psychoanalyst and podcast creator, this episode dives into how one w...
EP 88 Organize for Success: Transforming Your Space and Mind for the New Year: In Conversation with Marisa Smith
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Join Maureen Kritzer-Lange, renowned eating disorder specialist and "Queen of Self-Esteem," and Marisa Smith, founder of MACMOM Organizing, as they explore the fascinating parallels between mental and physical decluttering. Marisa shares her journey of creating functional, beautiful spaces that ...
EP 87 - New Year! Listen to Your Heart, Find Your Voice!- Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW, LCSW
Have you ever been in a situation or had a period of time where you just didn't quite know what to do? Or you were confused about finding your way or just couldn't make a decision. This can be really challenging.
Please join the "Don't Trust The Mirror MOVEMENT at http://www.donttrustthemirror.com
Maureen’s life mission is to help women be a...
EP 86 Flip Your Mindset: The Life-Changing Power of Calming Your Nervous System: In Conversation with Stacey Uhrig
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Stacey Uhrig is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach who specializes in making complex concepts related to developmental trauma easy to understand. She helps individuals recognize how childhood patterns and core beliefs can keep them feeling stuck in adulthood.
Through her clear and relatable approach, Stace...
EP 85 🎙️ Guilt Free Holiday Eating | with Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW, LCSW
Does the reflection in the mirror reveal your true self, or does it amplify flaws and whisper doubts? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by food, body image, or the pressure to be perfect during the holidays, you’re not alone.
Join psychoanalyst Maureen Kritzer-Lange, host and the Queen of Self-Esteem, as she shares powerful insights and actionable strategies t...
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