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Noah Kahan and Body Dysmorphia: Understanding the Conversation and Finding Help
In 2026, high-profile singer-songwriter Noah Kahan released Out of Body, a documentary about his struggles with himself, his success and his mental health. One of his struggles is with…
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GLP-1 and Eating Disorders: Risks of Ozempic & Other Weight Loss Drugs in Recovery
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® are widely used for type 2 diabetes and, increasingly, for medical weight management. As their use grows, so do…
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Christy Harrison’s Anti-Diet Hits Shelves in Time for 2020 Weight Loss Resolutions
The New Year is here, and with it, a million New Year’s Resolutions focused on weight loss. Christy Harrison’s new book,…
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Putting an Entire City on a Diet Misses the Mark
Any one of us may not have been directly exposed to the coronavirus, but we each have most certainly been exposed…
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Coronavirus Quarantine and Eating Disorders: A Perfect Storm
If an eating disorder could choose its favorite environment, it could do no better than the stay-at-home orders issued in many…
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TLC’s Hot and Heavy Gets it Wrong
TLC’s “Hot and Heavy” aims to take an honest look at “mixed weight” relationships. Do they get it right? The answer…
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Valentine’s Day While in Recovery from an Eating Disorder
Updated on 12/28/23 On TV and in the movies, Valentine’s Day is a big deal. Couples exchange gifts over romantic candlelit…
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Latest Food Labeling Research Upholds Diet Culture
How many minutes of running would a person have to do to burn off a Big Mac? Or a salad, for…
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What Jillian Michaels’ Comments Are Really About
Trigger warning for discussion of “Obesity,” fat shaming, fatphobia What Jillian Michaels’ comments get wrong about body positivity, political correctness, and “glamorizing…
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Your Baby Doesn’t Have to Like Kale: Baby Food, Food Hierarchies, and The New Yorker
When I was a child, I was called a “picky eater.” I had a small roster of foods that I would…
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