What if we went beyond appearances—below the tip of the iceberg—to see each other, and be seen, for who we really are?
How Relationships May Change in Recovery
As you change and grow, not everyone in your world may jump on board, because guess what? Recovery is a big adjustment for them, too.
When People Are the Triggers
You don’t have to be afraid of triggers. You can learn to understand them and deal with them—not eat, restrict, or purge over them.
The Art of Saying No During the Holiday Season
When we say yes when we mean no, we can end up feeling controlled, bullied, or used.
The Dance of Candor, Advice Giving, and Regret
Do you ever feel uncomfortable giving feedback to people? Do you regret what you’ve said? Learn 3 healthy ways to give advice.
Can You Help Too Much?
Helping others is important, but are you doing enough to help yourself?
7 Formulas for Living in Recovery #5: Validation
We’ve been exploring my favorite formulas for living in recovery, and today’s concept is simple but not easy. Validation means giving yourself and others the reassurance that what you think and feel is okay. It says that no matter how things turn out, your emotions are valid. This can be a welcome relief for those […]
7 Formulas for Living in Recovery #1: Try It On
In the spirit of cross training for recovery from eating disorders, I will be sharing seven formulas that you can mix and match in a variety of situations. They are personal favorites that I’ve used myself, taught to clients, and passed along to other professionals. Try It On When we’re not happy with how something […]
Living With Uncertainty
For many young adults, including my daughter, this is a time of great uncertainty, as they wait for letters from schools they applied to for the fall. When you’re recovering from an eating disorder, many situations can cause feelings of uncertainty – with food and with other parts of life. For example, going to an […]
Managing Difficult Eating Situations
For people with an eating disorder or food addiction, eating can be an emotionally charged event. There are certain eating situations that amplify this discomfort, because other people are involved. There may be relationship issues like co-dependency, or unhealthy patterns like mind reading, or fear and anxiety of eating out in the open. Some people […]