Your Ultimate Guide for Balanced Living

The holidays often bring opportunities to reconnect with friends and family, share familiar traditions, and spend time with people we love, but when you struggle with food, body image, or an eating disorder, the anticipation of gathering around a table can come with a lot of anxiety and stress. Learn how to navigate the holidays and get the support you need to protect your recovery.

A skilled dietitian goes beyond just providing information; they offer personalized guidance and support as individuals work to implement changes.

Body-image distress is not simply disliking a particular feature. It may involve shame, anxiety, self-consciousness, comparison, body checking, avoidance, or the belief that your body must look different before you are allowed to participate fully in life.

Comparison is everywhere—from bodies to careers and recovery. Learn how comparison erodes self-trust and how to refocus on your own journey.

“Food noise” is a term that has gained popularity in recent years, often used to describe constant thoughts about food—what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat, or how to stop thinking about eating altogether. While the term is frequently framed as a biological or willpower issue, from an eating disorder therapist’s perspective, food noise is rarely just about food. Food noise is information. And when we listen closely, it often tells a much deeper story.

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

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

Eating disorders are often viewed through the lens of emotional and psychological struggles.

Supporting a loved one in recovery from an eating disorder during the holidays can be challenging, as this time often includes food-centric

Having a positive body image is having a clear, true perception of your body shape. This means seeing the various parts of your body as...

Today is Eating Disorders Action Day, a pivotal moment for awareness, advocacy, and action.

During this year's eating disorders awareness week which goes from February 26th until March 3rd, we want to shed light on Eating...

Staying in eating disorder recovery during Halloween, a holiday often associated with candy and treats, can be challenging, but it's...

Blog post written by, Ara Mascarenas, M.S - Registered Intern for Mental health Counselor Licensure As parents, it is our heartfelt...

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