When we talk about eating disorders, we talk a lot about food, weight, medical risks, meal plans, and disordered behaviors. But we don’t talk nearly enough about emotional suppression. In my experience, emotional suppression is often one of the biggest underlying issues driving the eating disorder. Eating disorders don’t develop for one reason. They develop from multiple factors like temperament, genetics, environment, culture, trauma, a way to cope, and so much more. Emotion

Athletes receive mixed messages about how much appearance is supposed to matter. In some sports, bodies are explicitly evaluated alongside performance. In others, appearance is framed as secondary to function. But across most athletic environments, bodies are noticed constantly. Between uniforms, photos, commentary, and comparison, appearance is always part of the picture, whether it’s openly acknowledged or not. Sometimes that attention is obvious. Other times, it’s more sub

What Is EMDR Therapy? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an evidence-based therapy designed to help the brain work through past experiences that haven’t fully processed and continue to affect the present. When something overwhelming, frightening, or deeply distressing happens, especially if it occurs repeatedly or without enough support, our brain doesn’t always get a chance to fully process it. Instead of becoming part of the past, those exp

For many families, Thanksgiving is about togetherness, tradition, and good food. But for someone with an eating disorder, the holiday can feel more stressful than celebratory. From the endless talk about food to the pressure of eating in front of others, Thanksgiving can be a tough day for anyone in recovery. For people with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), though, the challenges are often even more complicated, and far less understood. Why Thanksgiving Is D

Every November, social media starts to turn into a highlight reel of holiday perfection. Matching pajamas, beautifully decorated tables, smiling families, cozy captions about gratitude. It can be nice to see…. until it’s not. If you’ve ever caught yourself scrolling and thinking, “ Everyone else seems so happy. Why can’t I feel that way? ,” you’re not alone. The truth is, holiday comparison on social media is incredibly common, and it can quietly chip away at your mood, your