When I was in the middle of my own recovery, I remember wishing I had something very specific that I never had: someone who both deeply understood what I was going through from the inside, and who could also be … Read More
This post is a second article about a recovery resource I have made. My first post, about my recovery resource Wise Mind Cards, can be found here, and the cards themselves can be found here. All of these resources are … Read More
Something I hear often, both from clients and from my own memories of recovery, is how noisy the mind can feel. The eating disorder has its list of rules and fears and the inner critic has its running commentary. But … Read More
As another new year begins, there can be so much pressure in the air to fix and change ourselves. Lists of resolutions, promises to do better and try harder, often coming from a place of harsh judgement for how we … Read More
For those whose eating disorder symptoms include being at a weight below where their body seems to want to naturally settle, whatever BMI measurement this may be at (it may be above the ‘normal’ BMI range that our medical system … Read More
The holiday season can be a very complex time for our nervous systems. There may be moments of genuine warmth and connection. And at the same time, there can be so much that feels activating: changes in routine, comments about … Read More
When I think about the moments that quietly transform recovery, exposure and response prevention work always jumps to my mind. It’s not flashy, or quick, or easy. But it can be steady and powerful. In essence, ERP means gently approaching … Read More
If you’re in recovery and trying your best to raise kids with a peaceful, flexible relationship with food, Halloween can bring up a lot. If you’re like me, the majority of you wants candy to be no big deal – … Read More
When I first began working to heal my body image during recovery, I thought the finish line was “loving my body.” That if I could look in the mirror and feel great, then I would be free. And this message … Read More
Some years ago I wrote about the power of self-compassion during eating disorder recovery. That post felt like a cornerstone for me because learning to speak to myself with gentleness and kindness was one of the biggest shifts that made … Read More