For many people, summer is portrayed as carefree and joyful. But for individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image concerns, summer can feel incredibly overwhelming. As routines change and conversations around bodies become louder, eating disorder thoughts often intensify. If summer feels harder for you, you are not alone — and there…
Mealtimes can feel overwhelming for families navigating a child’s eating disorder. What was once routine may now be filled with anxiety, resistance, or conflict. As difficult as this can be, parents play a powerful role in supporting recovery—especially during meals. With the right tools and mindset, mealtimes can become an opportunity for healing, connection, and…
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…
