If It Hadn't Been For Them: A Story of Eating Disorder Recovery
Guest contributor Samantha Brior shares how a weight loss goal inspired by “The Biggest Loser” quickly turned into a life-threatening eating disorder. Her story is one of great hope, as she reminds others through her words and example that recovery—no matter how hard and scary at times—is possible.
Yoga Grounding Techniques to Calm Mealtime Anxieties
How do we calm spinning thinking about weight, numbers, ED rules, & fears at meal time? In this episode of the ED Matters Podcast I teach yoga grounding techniques to calm meal anxiety.
Choosing Hope: An Eating Disorder Recovery Story
Guest contributor Erin Reiland bravely shares her eating disorder recovery story to offer hope to others who feel stuck or believe that recovery is impossible.
Everyone Deserves a Seat at the Table, Including Me & You
In this powerfully honest and inspiring guest blog, eating disorder recovery advocate Bridget Clawson writes about how she overcame self-doubt to now own her most authentic voice and share her story with the world so that others know they, too, have a place at the table.
What You Need to Know About Your Loved One’s Eating Disorder and Addiction
Guest contributor Becca Owens provides information and helpful tips for support members of those affected by co-occuring eating disorders and addiction.
Heeding the Call for Inclusion in the Eating Disorder Recovery Community
Sharing about my experience at #NEDAcon Philadelphia and how I plan to live and spread the call to action for inclusion of all body sizes, races, abilities, genders, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, ages, and other behavioral and mental health conditions in the eating disorder recovery community.
Food Preferences Versus Food Rules: How to Tell the Difference
How can we tell the difference between our food rules and preferences? Here I share my take on food preferences and rules and offer a yoga-inspired practice to help you discern the difference.
Same Me, New Reflection: How I Made Peace With the Mirror
Is that anyway to live, in disgust at the sight of your body? I asked myself this question for years before I was ready to say NO. Here, I share about the surprisingly healing moment I faced my reflection in the yoga room mirror and experienced belonging versus self-alienation.
Making Friends With Our Demons
"To all my friends on a recovery path, you too have an opportunity to understand your life through a healing and empowering lens. What if instead of calling your inner struggles “demons,” you called them teachers, healers, or even friends?" Here I share why befriending my demon was the key to my eating disorder recovery.