As 2020 becomes a memory, the words I hear to describe the year most are “dumpster fire.” And, in many ways, that is accurate. COVID-19, in particular, has been devastating. I lost two beloved family members this year — one of them to COVID-19. However, for me, 2020 has also Read more…
Music can be healing. It can make us feel understood, less alone, more hopeful. In these ways, listening to music is an essential form of self-care for many people, including people recovering from eating disorders. Below are ten songs that I have found incredibly empowering or relatable for me on Read more…
So? She is also one of my heroes. I just finished reading Marilyn Wann’s 1998 book (based on her zine by the same name), Fat!So? Because You Don’t Have to Apologize for your Size. When I started reading Fat!So?, I began transcribing quotes and thinking about what I would write about this book, Read more…
Why am I so vehemently against diet culture? Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified intuitive eating counselor explains it eloquently. Christy’s Food Psych Podcast has transformed my life. In 2016, Food Psych was my introduction to the Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating approaches. In the four years Read more…
Here are some of the resources that I have personally used during my journey. I will add to this list as I discover more resources. Many of the books, websites, and podcasts that I list offer more comprehensive lists of resources available beyond the ones that I can recommend from Read more…
