Harmful myths abound during holiday time, and they don’t help matters when it comes to eating disorder recovery. Here are the worst offenders: Myth #1: The holidays are a happy time Read more

Should you choose inpatient or outpatient treatment for an eating disorder? Eating disorders are not like other mental health issues people face, such as depression or anxiety, which can often be Read more

Have you ever tried to “just stop” starving, bingeing or purging “cold turkey” out of frustration and despair? Here are some of the things people say to themselves when their Read more

In order to have healthy friendships and loving relationships, it’s crucial to make what I call a deal breaker list. When you look for an apartment or car, you have Read more

Here is a question I saw in an eating disorder chat room the other day that I think speaks for so many people who are suffering in silence with eating Read more

A few years ago I saw a story on Good Morning America about a married couple whose job is to scout for potential supermodels. The story featured three teenage girls Read more

 Thanks so much to Skyler Williams from Tiffin University who interviewed me about my work with eating disorders a few months ago. I’m reposting our interview here with her permission. Read more