What was the messaging around food in your house growing up? Not surprisingly, our relationship with food begins at birth as food is a necessity for survival. Children learn to understand the world as they develop, looking to their parental figures for guidance around how to interact with food.  The messaging that is communicated in […]

Eating disorder recovery comes with many challenges, one of those is navigating potential body changes. In a society that idealizes thinness, gaining weight can be distressing and feel shameful. In addition to physical changes, recovery comes with mental and emotional discomfort as well.  It is understandable to have feelings about body changes in the recovery […]

You may be feeling scared or uncertain because it’s your first time considering an eating disorder treatment program. Perhaps you are feeling frustrated with treatment or struggling with the idea of not feeling “sick enough”. First off, we hear you.  No matter where you are in this process, seeking treatment is not easy and you […]

When looking for body positive nutrition resources in Massachusetts, it can be difficult to know where to start. In our diet-culture-entrenched society, it can feel overwhelming to know what resources are beneficial for your overall well-being. And, what may be more damaging. That’s why we have compiled a list of resources in Massachusetts that can […]

When you hear the term: “eating disorder therapy” what comes to mind? Maybe you think of a hospital setting or facility. Or maybe you envision an Instagram account that provides helpful tips and tricks. Or maybe you have no clue what eating disorder therapy could mean.  We understand that recovery is confusing and unless you […]