Your Ultimate Guide for Balanced Living

An Eating Disorders Therapists' Perspective Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) shape how we talk about food. They influence school lunches, hospital menus, family dinners, federal nutrition programs, popular media conversations, and headlines about food, weight, and health. These messages matter because they have a great impact on the public's view and perception, influencing their relationship with food and their bodies. The new 2025–2030 guid

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but it can also bring unique challenges for individuals in eating disorder recovery—and for the people supporting them. Food-centered gatherings, family expectations, and holiday traditions can trigger anxiety and old habits. Your support during this time can help your loved one navigate the season safely, while still enjoying connection and celebration.

During the holidays, when food is central to many traditions, the pressure can feel amplified. The environment itself is emotional and layered—family dynamics, nostalgia, stress, and expectations all converge on the table. This is why sensitivity and awareness are especially important during this time.

Halloween can be a fun and festive time — costumes, candy, parties, and playfulness. But for many people in eating disorder recovery or struggling with food, weight, and body image, it can also bring up anxiety. Read more and learn how to reframe your thoughts and be more present to enjoy this holiday.

Recovery from an eating disorder is NOT a straight line—it’s a journey made up of countless small moments, choices, and actions that may...

For students living with anxiety and recovering from eating disorders, school can be a source of both support and stress.

While Ozempic can offer substantial benefits for those who need it, its growing popularity raises critical concerns—particularly when viewed through the lens of eating disorders.

The gut is often called the "second brain" because of its vast network of neurons and its ability to produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood. Learn more!

In a culture that equates beauty with youth, it can be challenging to detach your sense of worth from your appearance.

While achieving a medically stable weight is essential in the treatment of eating disorders, true recovery extends far beyond the number on the scale.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness, breaking stigma, and encouraging open conversations about mental health.

Stress is an inevitable part of life. Whether it comes from work, relationships, finances, or significant life changes, we all face stress in different forms.

The road to recovery is often long and filled with emotional highs and lows, especially for adults who struggle with an eating disorder.

Talking to a loved one about an eating disorder is not easy, but your concern and support can be a crucial step in their recovery journey.

Eating disorders are complex, and society’s misconceptions about them can make it harder for people to seek help.

Eating disorders, particularly Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), are more prevalent in individuals with ASD.

Despite increasing awareness, mental health concerns among African Americans remain significant.

EMDR offers a compassionate and effective way to navigate the complex emotional terrain of eating disorder recovery

Mindful eating is about enjoying food while fostering a healthy relationship with it!

Navigating the holidays with an eating disorder and negative body image can be challenging, but it’s possible to prioritize mental health.