Part I: Don't Go. A four-part series looking into all the ways you might neutralize the impact of pervasive fattism and healthism talk at seasonal gatherings this year.
Read moreEating Disorder Chatter: How to Navigate the Constant Barrage.
When the inner voice is hijacked by all things eating disorder, you face an unending spewing misery of cruel self-talk. Here are some options for navigating the endless chatter.
Read moreBody Checking: Safety Behaviors In Recovery
There are numerous safety and avoidant behaviors that plague those with active eating disorders and body checking is a common, invasive and life-limiting example. Body checking doesn't just disappear as you enter recovery and it often worsens. So what are you supposed to do?
Read moreAcne in Recovery: I Know, Let’s Just Cut Out Food Groups!
Acne is a common symptom in recovery. Equally common is the recommendation to treat the condition with dietary restriction. That's not scientifically sound and it's dangerous for those with eating disorders. What do you do instead?
Read moreHunger Isn’t “Intuitive Eating” or a Growling Stomach
Confused about intuitive eating? Not sure why people with eating disorders can't eat intuitively? Then this post may help clear up some misconceptions.
Read more“Wow! You’ve Changed!” Endless Reactions In Recovery
"Hey you've put on some weight, you look great!" And other terror-inducing comments you face in recovery. A lot.
Read moreJuggling Recovery, Financial Needs & Commitments
The importance of resting along with re-feeding and brain re-training (psychoeducational support) in recovery from an eating disorder is hard to reinforce when jobs and childcare are on your "to-do" lists.
Read moreFear & Culture: Let’s Up the Incidence of Emetophobia!
A thought experiment to highlight how our current culture might be both increasing the prevalence and severity of eating disorders in our society.
Read moreEating Disorder Recovery and Schooling
Facing a relapse of an eating disorder and currently in university? Here are some things to consider if you're planning a recovery effort to get to remission.
Read moreBeing Weighed: Medically Sound or Fattist Bullying?
Some suggestions for navigating misguided fattist concepts in medical care so as to protect your recovery effort from an eating disorder.
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