GLP-1 medications (such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and similar prescriptions) are increasingly used for weight loss and blood sugar management. While […]

The New Year often arrives wrapped in messages about transformation—new diets, stricter routines, and a push to become a “better” […]

Social media is woven into everyday life, and for many people, it’s where they go to unwind, connect, or get […]

Shame is one of the most powerful forces driving eating disorders, yet it often hides beneath the surface. Unlike guilt—which […]

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect millions of individuals worldwide. Despite increased awareness, many myths and misconceptions […]

Today, media plays a significant role in shaping perceptions of beauty, health, and body image. While media can be a […]

Supporting a loved one struggling with an eating disorder can be challenging. Often, individuals with these disorders are resistant to […]

Absolutely, practicing kindness toward yourself is a vital component of recovery from an eating disorder. Healing is often a gradual […]

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an essential time to shed light on the challenges faced by individuals living with […]

As an eating disorders therapist, one of the key components I emphasize in recovery is the importance of social support. […]

As the seasons change and the days grow shorter, many of us experience shifts in mood and energy levels. For […]

Thanksgiving can be especially challenging for those struggling with eating disorders, as the holiday often revolves around food. The pressure […]

Having an eating disorder is not easy. Resisting the urge to purge, restrict food, over-exercise, and emotionally eat, can be […]

Warmer weather is around the corner, so staying hydrated is very important. People who have eating disorders may be involved […]

Warm weather is upon us (hopefully) and for most people it means a happy time. For a large portion of […]

Eating disorders are emotional disorders, and are not just about eating. People with eating disorders might have depression and/or anxiety […]

I have been working with students at Indiana University for the past thirty years. Watching the transition from home to […]

Thinking ahead Plan your meals for the day: write down what you attempt to have for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. […]

It’s November, and I remember years ago when I was in college how I would dread the upcoming holiday of […]

So it’s the middle of January, the holidays are over, and the beginning of the New Year has arrived. Sometimes […]

The Academy for Eating For Eating Disorders, a group of professionals to which I belong, produced nine truths about eating […]

I am writing about a group that often is overlooked in terms of having eating disorders… Men! Out of those […]

I am getting ready to go on vacation and can remember the days when I had an eating disorder and […]

Fall in Bloomington can be a wonderful time of year—the leaves are changing color, and there is the cool and […]