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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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…
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….
Living with an eating disorder is already a deeply challenging experience—but when anxiety is part of the picture too, the path to healing can feel even more overwhelming. Anxiety and eating disorders are often closely intertwined, creating a cycle where…
If you’re a parent or caregiver, you may have wondered: Is this just picky eating—or is it something more serious? Understanding the difference between typical picky eating and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is crucial for knowing when to seek…
