The holidays can feel like a spotlight on food. Between parties, travel, family traditions, and endless treats, it’s easy to slip into an all-or-nothing mindset: “I’ll be good before,” “I have to make up for this later,” or “I already blew it, so why not keep going?” Intuitive eating offers a different path—one that supports … Read more
A compassionate guide for people in eating disorder recovery The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also feel like a spotlight shining on food, bodies, and “shoulds.” If you’re in recovery from an eating disorder, you might notice anxiety ramping up as soon as holiday discussions start or seasonal food appears everywhere. That doesn’t … Read more
We all have foods we don’t like, right? Maybe it’s the texture of mushrooms or the smell of fish or the bitterness of brussels sprouts. But when food aversions go beyond simple preference and start interfering with daily life, your health, or social situations, it’s worth taking a closer look. So, how do you know … Read more
When Supporting Your Child’s Eating Disorder Recovery Uncovers Your Own Food Issues When a child enters eating disorder recovery, parents and caregivers often step into a role they never expected to play: meal support, accountability partner, emotional anchor. It’s intense, all-consuming, and can bring up challenges that extend far beyond the dinner table. One of … Read more
Food can be comforting, social, and nourishing, but for some people, especially those with food OCD, it is the complete opposite. Individuals with food-related obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience intrusive, distressing thoughts and ritualized behaviors centered on eating, food purity, contamination, or rigid “safety” rules. People with food OCD might avoid whole food groups, spend hours … Read more
Lately, people have made a lot of…well, noise…about the concept of “food noise.” Social media, morning news shows, the radio, and health magazines keep pushing it into the spotlight. Suddenly, everyone seems aware of how much they think about food, and whether they should. Where Did The Term Food Noise Come From? So, where did … Read more
When you think of an individual with anorexia nervosa, you may automatically think of a young woman. This is an enduring and harmful stereotype. And, what has guided eating disorder research for decades. The reality is, anorexia is not bound by gender. Increasingly, research and clinical evidence highlight that men, too, suffer from anorexia nervosa—often … Read more
Gentle structure & hot-weather comfort for eating disorder recovery Hydration Goals Aim for 2–3 liters of fluids daily (more if active/sweating). Include electrolyte drinks if you’re outdoors for long periods. Add flavor boosts: lemon, berries, cucumber, mint, iced herbal tea. Meal Structure Even if appetite feels low in the heat, aim for: 3 meals + … Read more