Gender Dysphoria, Body Dysmorphia & Body Image in Trans & Non-Binary Folks
Body image issues are often the most difficult aspect of eating disorder recovery to overcome. Dialogue around eating disorders and body...
Healing through Queerness: A Personal Story of Eating Disorder Recovery
When I first sought treatment for my eating disorder, I didn’t yet have the words to state that I was non-binary....
Resilience in The Year of the Pandemic
Spring of 2021 marks one year since we entered the global COVID-19 pandemic, with mask-wearing and social distancing becoming a regular...
10 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress, Now
Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992. During this time, health care professionals and health promotion experts across...
Not One More: Recovering from My Son’s Eating Disorder
When my child was in the grips of his eating disorder, every day was filled with “not one more” wishes. Not...
How to Be Your Own Valentine
The typical vision of Valentine’s Day is one that’s filled with chocolates, flowers, love, and romance. Gone are the days of...
3 Ways to Tune Out New Year’s Diet Ads
The coming of a new year is highly anticipated and often brings with it soaring expectations of the all too familiar...
6 Tips to Get through Thanksgiving
Many see Thanksgiving as a way of connecting with family by coming together and enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving meal. However, when...
Intuitive Eating Practices During the Holidays
The holiday season is around the corner and it can be a difficult time to navigate when you have an eating...
Myths and Facts about Binge Eating Disorder
- October 8, 2020
- Barbara Spanjers
- Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder (BED), an eating disorder more prevalent than anorexia and bulimia, is widely misunderstood. The lack of awareness and...