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
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
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
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
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
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, whether you are in the midst of trying to recover or not, the holidays can be such a stressful time. Whether we are trying to push ourselves to challenge terrifying food rules, … Read More
“Try not to think of the process of recovery as giving up your eating disorder, but rather as getting yourself back, or maybe even finding your real self for the first time.” ~ Carolyn Costin This is perhaps one of … 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