Tips for Navigating Eating Disorders for Athletes
Eating disorders for athletes are an important health issue that can severely impact both their physical well-being and athletic performance. Due to the pressures of competition, body image, and weight management, athletes face a higher risk of developing conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Raising awareness and prioritizing early intervention can make […]
Tips On Navigating Halloween With An Eating Disorder
Halloween is often a time of fun, creativity, and community. Yet for those navigating Halloween with an eating disorder, this festive season can also bring feelings of anxiety, triggers, and uncertainty. If you’re on a recovery journey or managing an eating disorder, remember that you can still enjoy the holiday in ways that honor your […]
Coping With Tragic World Events: Should You Go To Therapy?
It can feel like the world is falling apart. One tragic headline after another, images of pain, stories of loss, sometimes it all becomes too much. You may feel sadness, confusion, helplessness, or even guilt for feeling affected when you’re not directly involved. But your feelings are valid. Coping with tragic world events isn’t just […]
How Social Media Can Affect Mental Health
How social media can affect mental health is a growing concern in today’s digitally driven world. While it offers connection and creativity, it also contributes to anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, and self-esteem issues, particularly among teens and young adults. Digital habits often shape emotional health in subtle but powerful ways. Over time, constant scrolling, […]
My Friend Has an Eating Disorder: What You Can Do to Help
You’re here because you’re thinking, “my friend has an eating disorder,” and you’re not sure what to do. You’ve noticed changes around food, mood, and maybe even their body, but bringing it up feels risky. What if you say the wrong thing? What if they push you away? As a licensed eating disorder therapist, I’ve […]
Nutrition Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder: How It Works
Binge eating disorder is a serious condition that involves repeated episodes of eating large amounts of food while feeling unable to stop. These episodes are often followed by guilt, shame, and secrecy, making it difficult for someone to reach out for help. Over time, the disorder can take a heavy toll on both physical health […]
What to Do After Binge Eating: Gentle Steps to Recover
If you’re searching for what to do after binge eating, the answer is not punishment, it’s compassion. The problem is that many people slip into guilt, skip meals, or overexercise, which only fuels the cycle. That self-blame can feel overwhelming and leave you stuck. As a licensed eating disorder therapist with years of experience supporting […]
Do Eating Disorders Ever Go Away? What Recovery Looks Like
For many people facing disordered eating, the question “Do eating disorders ever go away?” is filled with uncertainty, fear, and hope. Whether you’ve struggled for years or you’re watching someone you love battle with food and body image, the thought of lasting recovery can feel out of reach. As someone who has worked with hundreds […]
Diet Culture vs Eating Disorder: How to Tell When It’s Gone Too Far
“Just trying to be healthier.” “I want to lose a little weight.” You’ve probably heard these phrases—or even said them yourself. But here’s the truth: diet culture vs eating disorder is not always a clear-cut line. Dieting might seem harmless, even smart, but sometimes, without realizing it, we cross into something much more dangerous. As […]
How to Stay in Active Recovery in College With an Eating Disorder
Starting college can feel like a mix of excitement and fear. But for students in recovery from an eating disorder, it’s more than that, it’s a vulnerable time. Being away from home for the first time, without parents, therapists, or long-time friends, can cause even the strongest progress to slip. The dining halls, changing schedules, […]