Awards
I was honored to receive the 2018 Love Warrior Award from EDRS Inc.(Eating Disorder Resource Support) January 2018 which is a nonprofit organization doing great work in the eating disorder treatment community near San Fransico Bay area. "A Love Warrior is a person who spreads the news of Self-Love and Body Acceptance for optimum health."
Interviews
What happens when the deepest pain young people carry goes unseen, even by the adults who care most?
This interview with Eating Enlightenment is about abusing food for depression among other topics. Amy explores how she overcame her checkered history with dancing, bulimia and profound darkness.
The Sol Dance Talk Show
Amy and SOL delve deep into conversation about the connection between the dance community and eating disorders. This episode will help shine a light on the darkness that is "ED" in people's lives and will ultimately help guide them toward regaining their strength and taking back their life! Amy provides tools to use during times of battle and to help you stay focused and moving forward on your journey. Don't give up!
Breaking the Chains Foundation’s Featured Artist June 2020
BTCF was thrilled to partner with Amy in presenting her virtual workshop “Healing the Artist Within” – What Artists Need to Know About Trauma Recovery. Amy shared the role trauma recovery plays in reconnecting with your inner artist. Her openness, truth and personal story inspires deep and powerful connections to many. Read the interview to learn more.
Interview with Earths Edge Wellness Founder, Yoni Banayan – “Identity and Eating Disorders: What They Mean to Us”
Please join me as I discuss eating disorders and recovery with Yoni @earthsedgewellness Earth’s Edge Wellness. We will explore feelings, where they go when we are numbing ourselves with food. We will also discuss weight and what it represents and means to each of us. I hope you can join us.
Interview with Earth Edge Wellness Founder, Yoni Banayan – “Eating Disorder and Suicide, an Interview”
We took a deep dive into why people aren’t getting better, healing trauma in the body, eating disorders, suicide, and moving into a new reality. We discussed the mental health system and how many practitioners fail to address the root issue. We want you to know a new life is possible! You can improve and live an incredible life!
Breaking the Chains Foundation, Health and Wellness Conversation – “A Dancer’s Journey Toward Reclaiming A Healthy Relationship with Movement”
Facilitated by Krista Stryker @12minuteathlete, NSCA-CPT, Author, #BTCF Board with guest, @dancingwithed.inc , Amy Kathleen Lee, Founder/CEO of Dancing with ED, a Mental Health Educator, Speaker, and Suicide Prevention Trainer. She is also a former #BTCF featured artist.💜
Articles
Tribune Interview
TMHA High School Program
Amy Waddle, a Transitions Mental Health Association advocate, conducts staff training at Templeton High School Monday. The nonprofit started a new program for three local schools that integrates mental health basics with detection and suicide prevention strategies for both staff and students.
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“At a 90-minute introductory training session at Templeton High on Monday, TMHA Advocate Amy Waddle emphasized the importance of talking about suicide. She noted her own past struggles with depression, bipolar disorder, bulimia, and suicidal behavior when she began experiencing symptoms at the age 16.”
“I didn’t understand what I was going through so I didn’t reach out. It kept me silent,” Waddle said. “Their (students) mental health problems often develop during adolescence, so this is the time to start looking for it.
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Contact Amy
Active member and collaborator within national and Arizona-based mental health and suicide prevention organizations.
