April 16, 2024: Faculty in the News – Tom Wooldridge

This episode is focused on the complex dynamics of lying and deception, particularly in the context of eating disorders. We’re diving deep into the motivations behind dishonesty. From the protective nature of lying to its impact on relationships and treatment, we leave no stone unturned.

Tom Wooldridge, PsyD, ABPP, CEDS-S is Chair in the Department of Psychology at Golden Gate University as well as a psychoanalyst and board-certified, licensed psychologist. He has published journal articles and book chapters on topics such as eating disorders, masculinity, technology, and psychoanalytic treatment. He has written 3 books including, Understanding Anorexia Nervosa in Males (2016), Psychoanalytic Treatment of Eating Disorders: When Words Fail and Bodies Speak (2018), and Eating Disorders (New Introductions to Contemporary Psychoanalysis) (2022).

Listen to the Episode: Lying, Deception, and Eating Disorders