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 […]

Staying Eating Disorder Recovery-Focused During Vacations

Vacations are meant to be a time of rest, connection, and joy. But for those in eating disorder recovery, they can also bring a unique set of challenges. Stepping out of your routine, navigating unfamiliar foods, and managing body image in new settings can stir anxiety, even in those far along in their healing. That […]

What Is Joyful Movement and How to Incorporate It in Eating Disorder Recovery

For many people navigating eating disorder recovery, the concept of movement can feel complicated or even frightening. Exercise may have once been entangled with punishment, obsession, or control. But what if movement could become something healing—something that brings you closer to your body, not further from it? That’s where the idea of joyful movement comes […]

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