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 beautiful — days filled with connection, tradition, and gratitude. But for individuals in eating-disorder recovery, they can also bring up anxiety, pressure, and mixed emotions. The abundance of food, comments from family members, and expectations around celebrations can feel overwhelming rather than comforting.

Gratitude isn’t about denying pain or forcing positivity. It’s about finding even the smallest sources of steadiness and light along the way. When integrated into mental health and recovery work, gratitude becomes more than a pleasant habit—it becomes a therapeutic tool.

That surge of emotion, the tension in your chest, the urge to withdraw or lash out—these aren’t just uncomfortable reactions to be pushed away. They’re invitations.

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.

Whether it's drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, or even work and technology, addiction can consume a person’s life, impacting their mental and physical health, relationships, and overall well-being.

Being true to yourself is not a flaw—it’s a quiet act of courage. In a world that often pressures LGBTQ+ individuals to hide or conform, living authentically is a powerful expression of strength and hope.

The image of a father has evolved from the traditional provider and protector to an emotionally engaged caregiver, mentor, and nurturer.

Therapy can be transformative, but progress doesn’t always look like a straight line, a breakthrough, or a dramatic "aha" moment.

Taking care of your mind can help you build stronger relationships, manage stress, improve productivity, have better relationships, and feel more in control of your life.

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

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

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

Limiting beliefs are the invisible chains that hold us back from reaching our full potential and being free to achieve our dreams. These...

Creating a vision board is a fun and empowering activity that helps you set intentions and align with your dreams.

The new year doesn’t demand a new you—it offers an opportunity to refine, grow, and embrace who you already are.

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy but for those grieving the loss of a loved one, this time of year can be difficult.

Gratitude is a powerful emotion that helps individuals focus on what they have rather than what they lack.