What does it mean to "treat" an eating disorder? What does it mean to "heal" from one? Inspired by conversations with my yoga therapy clients, I explore the difference between "treating" and "healing" and why we need both in our recovery journeys.

What is the role of yoga therapy in outpatient eating disorder treatment? Learn more about this modality, how it’s different from therapy, and some of the benefits.

Too many myths circulate about eating disorders, which affect over 70 million people worldwide. Here I discuss two myths that need busting, so that those who are affected can feel safe to come forward and receive the care they very much need and deserve.

Learn a few practical, hands-on calming techniques to balance overwhelm and urges.

Athletes frequently encounter intense physical and mental challenges that may lead to restrictive eating habits, compulsive workouts and dissatisfaction with their bodies. This is a topic not talked about enough. Many thanks to guest contributor Beth Rush for raising awareness and discussing why yoga can be helpful for athletes who struggle with eating disorders and body image.

Learn how body awareness practices quiet self-criticism, strengthen emotional balance, and rebuild trust through mindful daily routines.

While standing at the Ferris Wheel, watching my family enjoy the ride, I am overcome with memories of how painfully difficult family vacations were when I was deep in the eating disorder. But the moment is also filled with a sense of freedom, as I acknowledge what progress feels like years later. For anyone dreading vacations and social events, I hope this blog feels helpful and supportive.

How do we keep moving toward accepting ourselves on hard days, when the pull of the eating disorder is strong, and the need to numb is overwhelming? This is a question I had to answer for myself and learned two keys: permission to have my emotions and small acts of self-kindness. Both have had a positive impact on my recovery, and I hope you find a gem here that resonates with you.

In our struggle to feel, be, and do “enough,” we often measure our self-worth by external sources like social media, to-do lists, or the scale. I get it — that was part of my eating disorder journey too, which I open up about in this blog. I also share what helped me to claim my “enoughness.” If you are exhausted from the constant effort to do and be “enough,” this blog offers some concrete ideas to help you release dependence on external factors that sabotage your self-worth.