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
Lately, I believe many of us are carrying a sense of quiet dread in our bodies – a grief for what’s happening in the world, and fear about what might come next. And I notice how easily my nervous system … Read More
There are few things on the recovery journey that can feel as devastating and confusing as a relapse. The feeling of being pulled back under after you’ve fought so hard to find the surface can bring on such a wave … Read More
I was scrolling through Instagram the other day when a post by Glennon Doyle caught my attention. She was sharing about how the poetry of Andrea Gibson had been such a support during her recovery journey, and it immediately reminded me … Read More
For many in eating disorder recovery, mirrors can feel like both an enemy and an obsession. Some of us avoid them entirely, going to great lengths to not catch even a glimpse of our reflection. Others of us check compulsively, … Read More
In this blog post, I want to explore a feeling that might arise for you on your recovery journey that you don’t expect. And when it shows up, it might feel confusing and possibly frightening. It’s a sense of loss, … Read More
One night while in recovery, I remember scrolling through social media looking at recovery accounts that I followed for inspiration and support. I remember seeing post after post of people sharing their wins – challenging fear foods with smiles, celebrating … Read More
I remember when I was in recovery in the 2010’s, I felt sure that the pendulum had swung so far in terms of the world being obsessed with weight and the thin ideal, that surely it would begin to settle … Read More