Jennifer Kreatsoulas Jennifer Kreatsoulas

“Not Enough”

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.

Read More
Jennifer Kreatsoulas Jennifer Kreatsoulas

The Chaos of Body Checking and How Peace With the Mirror Is Possible

I’ll never forget the moment my daughter needed me while I was in the middle of a body image meltdown. While comforting her, I realized the divide between these ways of being—chaotically body checking and comforting my child—was incongruent, too off the mark of who I wanted to be for my daughters—and for myself. That is the moment when I started to reconcile who I was in the mirror and who I already was for the people I love. Give a read to learn how peace with the mirror is possible.

Read More
Jennifer Kreatsoulas Jennifer Kreatsoulas

We Made the Top 20 Eating Disorder Blogs

Thanks to the dedication and support of all of our readers and guest contributors, the Yoga for Eating Disorders Blog has been ranked #5 out of the top 20 blogs about eating disorders by FeedSpot!

Read More
Jennifer Kreatsoulas Jennifer Kreatsoulas

“Thin to Win”

Written by Maria Ortiz, LMHC, a former Division 1 gymnast, this blog focuses on gymnastics and eating disorders, but athletes of many appearance-driven sports will relate to what is shared. Maria hopes the information she provides will be helpful for athletes as well as for coaches, parents, and mental health professionals alike to gain insight into how a sport may breed an eating disorder.

Read More
Jennifer Kreatsoulas Jennifer Kreatsoulas

A Yoga Journey Towards Recovery and Health

Guest contributor Haley Schiek shares how yoga philosophy and the physical practice influenced her journey towards recovery and health. Haley not only talks about the positive ways yoga has helped her but is also honest about the negative aspects, too, and the challenges it caused in her recovery. Haley's story will leave you feeling less alone and inspire hope for recovery and health.

Read More
Jennifer Kreatsoulas Jennifer Kreatsoulas

Tug of War: Wanting to be Well and Sick at the Same Time

I can remember feeling trapped in a tug-of-war between the eating disorder and recovery. While it may have "looked" like I was "doing" recovery, I was not all in---until one day my dietitian called me out on it and it was time for me to learn how to truly face my fears. If you feel trapped in this tug-of-war, I invite you to read this post and know you aren't alone, and that recovery is possible.

Read More
Jennifer Kreatsoulas Jennifer Kreatsoulas

Making Peace With the Mirror

Once I gave myself permission to stop picking a part my body, mirrors taught me to notice what's possible when we look past ourselves and observe all we are connected to. Read on to learn a strategy to make peace with the mirror.

Read More