Look, I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but you do not deserve to be uncomfortable around food or to feel anxious when certain foods are around. If you ever feel this way, you may have what we call “fear foods.” But wait, how do I know if something is a fear food?  […]

 When was the last time that you asked someone for help with something?  Were you putting together Ikea furniture and using those gosh-darned complicated instructions?  Maybe it was asking for help with getting a jar off of the top shelf.  Did you ask someone to help you with a project at work?  As humans, we […]

Have you felt yourself stuck in a cycle of black and white thinking when it comes to food or your body? The feelings and emotions that come up around food and weight can be uncomfortable to say the least. As a society, we have been conditioned to think about body size and nutrition as a […]

Problems with sleep are all too common, from trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up in the morning. Inadequate intake and eating disorder diagnoses have been linked with difficulty sleeping, although the answer as to why remains unclear. Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health, and getting those 7-9 hours each night […]

In eating disorder recovery meal times can be overwhelming with intrusive thoughts going against your rational brain fighting for recovery. Which makes sense, as there is a lot of cognitive dissonance at play. Conflicting thoughts can cause food to become too overwhelming and lead to mealtime struggles. This can create barriers in your treatment process […]