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
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
There is something I have noticed with many clients in my recovery coaching work, and that I remember struggling with in my own recovery. It is also something that I don’t often see addressed explicitly in eating disorder recovery books, … Read More
One thing that really confused me when I was in the depths of, as well as in recovery from, my eating disorder, and what I see clients wrestle with as well, is how the eating disorder does not always sound … Read More
Note: I want to acknowledge that I do experience thin privilege (as well as other privileges) in this culture and that I do not and did not have to face oppression from our culture due to my recovered body’s size. … Read More
Over the years of much therapy and many self-help books, the way I speak to myself in my head has become much more apparent to me. It has also become apparent to me how much power these words have over … Read More
I was listening to a podcast the other day, where the guest was talking about all the things she embodies now, all the new ways she defines herself, since developing a better relationship with herself. And it reminded me of … Read More