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Are Food Rules Helpful or Harmful?

Food rules can sound harmless, even supportive. They offer a sense of structure and the promise of health, and yet the more we lean on external rules to decide what or how to eat, the more distant we become from our own body’s cues. What begins as a way to feel agency often erodes trust [...]
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Understanding Perfectionism and Eating Disorders

Perfectionism is often misunderstood as a positive trait, something that motivates achievement or reflects strong values. But in the context of eating disorders, perfectionism rarely functions that way. It tends to manifest as chronic self-evaluation, a persistent fear of falling short, and an internal pressure to avoid mistakes at any cost. Rather than pushing someone [...]
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The Shrinking Comfort Zone: Why Recovery Requires Risk

An eating disorder doesn’t announce itself as confinement. It arrives as relief, as order, as something that finally makes sense when everything else feels chaotic. The rules feel protective at first. The boundaries you create seem like they’re keeping you safe, but what actually happens is that the boundaries keep moving inward. What felt manageable [...]
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The Wake-Up Call That I Needed

Ever since I can remember, I felt like I was different than other boys somehow. While others were into things like sports and hunting, I had far more interest in introverted endeavors, like video games, cooking, and artistic pursuits. I turned to punk rock early for my emotional validation. At that time, things like ADHD, autism, [...]
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Bridging the Gap: How Virtual IOP and PHP Expand Access to Eating Disorder Treatment for College Students Nationwide

For many college students, access to consistent, specialized eating disorder treatment is limited by geography, class schedules, or campus culture. Traditional in-person care may not be feasible for a student who is balancing coursework, social pressures, jobs, and campus life. Fortunately, virtual intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) are emerging as accessible, [...]
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When is an Eating Disorder Likely to Develop?

Eating disorders are often thought of as conditions that primarily impact young people—and, in particular, young white females. But the truth of the matter is much more nuanced. Conditions like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED) arise from a complex combination of interlocking factors, including biological and environmental circumstances. As [...]
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Food and Mood: How Nutrition Affects Mental Well-Being

What we eat is important in fueling our bodies and provides the essential nutrients needed for energy, growth, and repair. However, the importance of nutrition extends beyond just physical health. Foods also play an important role in brain function, and they impact our mental health. In this article, you will learn about the connection between [...]
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Understanding Orthorexia in Athletes

Kate Ringwood, LPC, discusses why athletes are at risk of developing orthorexia and what coaches can do to help prevent [...]
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Binge Eating Disorder & Diabetes: What Is the Link?

Binge eating disorder (BED) and Type 2 diabetes are two of the most prevalent conditions affecting our modern society, and that may not be a coincidence. The connection between the two might be closer than many people think. Studies show that individuals with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to have BED when compared to [...]
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College Parties and Eating Disorders: A Troublesome Combination

For better or worse, college is generally thought of as one of the most free and fun times in a person’s life. The whole point of the experience is to learn new things and meet new people, and many college students take advantage of their newfound friends and freedom to participate in a partying lifestyle. [...]
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