Secrets, Forgiveness, and Freedom
Guest contributor Jenifer Dillow shares her story of eating disorder recovery. From the secrets that kept her sick, to the self-forgiveness that set her free to live her fullest potential, Jenifer inspires others on their recovery journeys to trust that “freedom is there for the taking.”
Shattering Stereotypes: Brown People Get Eating Disorders, Too
Guest contributor and eating disorder activist Shalini Wickramatilake struggled with an eating disorder for more than 2 decades before she sought help because she “felt like a fraud” for not fitting “the stereotype of what someone with an eating disorder was ‘supposed’ to look like.” Now, in recovery, Shalini shares her story to help shatter stereotypes about who and what an eating disorder looks like. Read on to learn more about this powerful woman!
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.