Yoga for eating disorders can be a powerful, supportive tool in the recovery journey when practiced with intention and alongside professional care.  While many people think of yoga as simply physical movement, its deeper practices of breathwork, mindfulness, and self-reflection can help rebuild trust between the mind and body.  This post explores how yoga can support recovery, what to watch out for, and how to integrate it safely and thoughtfully within an eating disorder tre

Recovering from anorexia nervosa is undoubtedly life-changing and often life-saving, but it can also be a difficult journey, especially when navigating weight gain after anorexia.  Committing to treatment has the power to improve the lives and well-being of both the individual and their family, yet it’s important to recognize the common challenges that may complicate this process. For many, the hardest part of recovery is coping with recovery weight gain.  Gaining weight duri

I’ll never forget the time a guy I had just started dating invited me over for dinner and said, “I’m making steak and salad—no carbs tonight.” Then there was another guy who, while enjoying a hearty Italian meal, admitted his biggest fear in life was “getting fat.” At that point, I was several years into recovery from an eating disorder, so their disordered comments didn’t trigger me. But if I’d been earlier in my healing, those interactions could’ve had a serious impact. Eve

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