Celebrity Disclosures and the Mixed Impact on Eating Disorder Recovery

Celebrity disclosures about eating disorders occupy a strange space in the cultural landscape: widely circulated, yet often poorly contextualized. Media attention can spark overdue conversation, but it can also flatten complexity into spectacle or simplification. The cultural weight of these disclosures becomes even more apparent when they intersect with broader forces: the glamorization of wellness, […]

Suicide Risk and Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating disorders are complex illnesses, and so is the pain that often surrounds them. Suicide remains a leading cause of death among people with eating disorders, yet conversations about risk can still feel taboo. In 2022, an estimated 12.8 million U.S. adults seriously considered suicide, 3.7 million made a plan, and 1.5 million attempted to […]

4 Ways Anorexia Impacts The Brain

Eating disorders are often associated with physical changes—weight loss, fatigue, hormonal disruptions—but the impact extends beyond the body. Anorexia nervosa in particular affects the brain in significant and often misunderstood ways. These neurological changes can influence everything from mood and memory to decision-making and emotional regulation. They help explain why recovery is so challenging, even […]

Rethinking Beauty: From Social Pressure to Sustainable Recovery

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller Beauty has always held power. In every era and culture, standards of appearance have shaped how we perceive ourselves and others. But in today’s world, driven by social media, curated images, […]

What is OSFED: The Eating Disorder with Many Subtypes

Most people are familiar with anorexia, bulimia, and even binge eating disorder. But what about a common eating disorder that encapsulates individuals suffering from a wide range of behaviors? Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder, or OSFED, is an eating disorder diagnosis that impacts many but is often not considered as serious as other diagnoses. […]

Body Image in the Summer: Considerations for Eating Disorder Recovery

It’s not surprising that body image issues often increase during the summer months. Some research suggests that over 90 percent of women are disappointed with their bodies — and many of these insecurities are put on full display as the weather heats up, as activities, schedules, and wardrobes change. This uptick in negative body image […]

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