Why So Many Are Misunderstood If you work in the eating disorder field, you’ve most certainly worked with neurodivergent individuals. For too long, eating disorder conversations have centered almost exclusively around body image, dieting, and a desire to lose weight. Yet for many neurodivergent people, the relationship with food is far more complex than wanting … Read more
Fat Positive Informed Consent for Glp-1 Medications – Continuing the Conversation What Informed Consent Means… or Should Mean In theory, informed consent means you’re given all the relevant information including risks, benefits, unknowns, alternatives, and the freedom to make a decision that aligns with your values. But in practice, especially when weight is involved, that process … Read more
Why A Comprehensive, Collaborative Care Team Is Essential in Eating Disorder Recovery Eating disorder recovery is not simply about food, weight, or willpower. It is complex medical and psychological healing that affects the brain, body, and nervous system. Because eating disorders impact nearly every system in the body and every layer of a person’s life, … 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
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
The “Freshman 15” – A Harmful Myth Each fall, as new students settle into campus life, they often face one looming myth: the dreaded “Freshman 15.” But here’s the honest truth: it’s really just that—a myth. Let’s break it down, gently and thoughtfully, through the lens of health, eating disorder prevention and self-care. 1. The … 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
We recently wrote a post about the overlap of ADHD and eating disorders and received a thoughtful response from a reader about the additional intersection of trauma. I wanted to follow up with an additional blog post exploring this. In eating disorder treatment, getting the full picture of what’s going on with a client is … Read more