My Secret Life With An Eating Disorder

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 From challenging outdated beliefs about sugar and fat to revealing how inflammation silently harms the body, this empowering conversation...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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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...

EP 84 Holiday Hangover | Financial Peace: In Conversation with Lisa Crosta, CFP®, CPA, MBA

The holiday season can bring a mix of joy and stress—whether it's the anxiety around food, body image, and social gatherings or the pressure of financial responsibilities like budgeting for gifts, travel, and celebrations. In this insightful episode of My Secret Life with an Eating Disorder, Maureen Kritzer-Lange, MSW, LCSW, is joined by Lisa...

EP 83 Transforming Through Grief: In Conversation with Christine Passo

Understanding grief as an ongoing, transformational process.

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Christine Passo is the founder and President of a personal life coaching business and she's also the founder and host of the Unconscious Evolution show on YouTube. Christine is on a mission to normalize grief as a multifaceted experience we feel and face everyday because it’s not limited to ...

EP 82 Tee Time for Transformation: Women, Wellness, and the Power of Golf | in Conversation with Dr Christine Thorpe

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Dr. Christine Thorpe (she/her) is the CEO of Stronger Tomorrow Golf and Wellness League for Women in Leadership. Stronger Tomorrow is an executive networking organization for women to build meaningful professional relationships and enhance their wellness through learning and playing golf.  Dr. Thorpe i...

EP 81 The Queen of Self-Esteem Gets Messy-Reinventing Yourself At Any Age | with Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW, LCSW

Does the reflection in the mirror reveal your true self, or does it amplify flaws and whisper doubts? Join Maureen Kritzer-Lange, the queen of self-esteem, as she explores the intersection of personal and professional life, sharing her journey through life's messy challenges. In this episode, Maureen delves into the ar...

EP 80 Find Freedom from Anxiety about Aging.. Discover how to Reconnect and Revitalize | with Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW, LCSW

In our latest podcast episode, Maureen Kritzer Lang explores the complex relationship between aging, self-image, and eating disorders. Tune in for practical advice on embracing your inner beauty and finding joy in your unique journey. #MentalHealth #SelfEsteem #Aging #donttrustthemirror.com #queenofselfeste...

EP 79 Camp Reinvention™ - Creating your next Chapter in Life | in Conversation with Dana Hilmer

Women’s Leadership and Midlife Reinvention Coach Dana Hilmer is the Co-Creator of Camp Reinvention™, a transformational coaching company that is dedicated to one thing: Helping women create a second half of life that they love. Their flagship 5-Star program is life-changing and has proven to help hundreds of women elevate their happiness...