Holiday Traditions Beyond the Table
Holiday gatherings are often centered around food. While this can be joyful, it’s not always accessible or comfortable for everyone. For those navigating allergies, feeding tubes, eating disorders, or sensory sensitivities, food-centered celebrations can sometimes feel isolating or overwhelming.
Occupational Balance on the Road
The upcoming holiday season can be fraught with anxiety and triggers for those who struggle with food or exercise. So we’re sharing some actionable tips from Abby Wagner, Occupational Therapy Doctoral candidate at Rockhurst University to help you maintain your recovery and focus on fun and connection this time of year.
Overcoming Fear Foods in Eating Disorder Recovery
We’ve all heard the phrase, “All foods are good foods,” right? But what about the foods that bring on panic, shame, or that instant, uncomfortable desire to spit them out the moment they hit your tongue?
Here’s the truth: it’s not actually the food that’s bad. It’s the fear tied to that food.
How to Navigate Mealtime Stress While Supporting a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
If you’ve ever sat across the table from someone you love, heart pounding, unsure of what to say (or not say), wondering if the wrong glance or word might make everything harder—you’re not alone. I like to say it feels like trying to (quietly) walk through a Lego factory while barefoot...
Family-Based Treatment Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Healing
FBT is an evidence-based treatment and recommended first line approach for children and adolescents with restrictive eating disorders in the outpatient setting. This post explains how FBT works, the level of caregiver commitment involved, and what situations it’s most suitable for.
Back to School With Recovery in Mind
As the back-to-school season approaches, many parents feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. For families whose children are struggling with an eating disorder, that anxiety can run deeper. Whether your child is returning to middle or high school, starting college, or somewhere in between, your support and understanding can make a huge difference when it comes to navigating the school year.
What to Expect in Your First Session with an Eating Disorder Dietitian at Balanced Nutrition Therapy
If you’re considering meeting with an eating disorder dietitian or supporting someone who is, you might be wondering: What exactly does a dietitian do for eating disorders? Will they judge me? Will I have to get on a scale? Is this going to be like therapy?
In this post, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at what your first appointment at Balanced Nutrition Therapy will really be like.
When Can You Trust Your Body in Eating Disorder Recovery?
As you work through eating disorder recovery, trusting that your body can and will be a safe place is an incredibly difficult, and unfortunately common experience. I’m convinced that you can begin to trust your body again… here’s how.
Early Signs of Pediatric Eating Disorders and Why Early Intervention is Key
When your child starts eating less or acting differently around food, it’s easy to brush it off as a phase. But sometimes, those small shifts are early warning signs of something more serious. If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or scared, you’re not alone. And there is support.
Gut Check: How Eating Disorders Impact Digestive Health
Digestive issues like bloating, nausea, and abdominal pain are common during eating disorder recovery—and they can make healing feel even harder. This post explores why these symptoms occur and how to manage them with care and professional support.
Malnutrition and High Cholesterol—Here’s What’s Actually Going On
While not everyone who is malnourished experiences cholesterol abnormalities, they’re far more common than most people realize. And, the conventional wisdom that may be passed along by your doctor - while well intentioned - could actually make the problem worse.
Why We Never Lose Hope for Eating Disorder Recovery
Sometimes, we all need a little help to grow. And growth, just like a plant, doesn’t always look the same for everyone. Maybe it’s not that we’re hopeless—it’s just that we need to meet ourselves—or others—where we’re at.
Everyday Recovery: Bridging the Gap
The Everyday Recovery Membership Program helps those in recovery from eating disorders navigate life and recovery in a supportive community, on their own terms.
Goals: With a Blurry Vision
Feeling stuck when it comes to setting goals or imagining your future? You’re not alone. It’s hard to picture a destination you’ve never been to before. But whether you’re ready to set a small, actionable goal or just beginning to explore what your vision could look like, the key is to start where you are.
In this post, we’ll cover two simple ways to set goals today and two strategies to help you begin creating a vision for your future—because even the smallest steps can lead to meaningful progress.
Getting back up…
Life is full of unexpected stumbles, but what if we approached those falls with the resilience of a 3-year-old? In this blog, I share three powerful tips inspired by my daughter’s determination to get back on her bike after a big fall—and how facing the same hurdles enough times can make them less scary. Whether you’re navigating tough emotions, rebuilding motivation, or taking that first wobbly step forward, this post is a reminder that falling isn’t the end—it’s just part of the ride.