When people hear “dietitian,” they often think meal plans, calorie counts, and weight loss. When I say I’m an eating disorder dietitian, the room usually gets quiet. I get the confused looks. Why did I choose to work primarily with Eating Disorders? I feel it chose me actually (yea, I know – really??). It is…

Eating disorders do not have a “look.” During Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 23 – March 1), it is important to talk about this truth – many people struggling are missed, dismissed, or misdiagnosed because they don’t fit the stereotype such as body size, weight, gender, personality type. And yet, one of the most harmful…

When people talk about eating disorder recovery, a phrase you’ve likely heard — maybe from well-meaning friends, social media posts, or even clinical settings: “recovery is not linear.” Sometimes that feels validating. Other times it feels frustrating or dismissive. What does non-linear recovery really mean, and why does it matter? If you’ have ever had…