Brian Cuban’s Story of Eating Disorder & Addiction

Man consideringeating disorder and addiction treatment The Insanity of Addiction My recovery has been multi-faceted. I have been through anorexia, bulimia, addiction problems, alcoholism, steroid addiction, and clinical depression. I have been in recovery since April 8th, 2007. Whether it is an eating disorder or addiction, it may not seem humorous at the time, when we’re in the middle of it, [...]
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Who Am I Without Anorexia? Finding Purpose, Meaning, and Your True Self in Recovery – Part 1

Finding your true self in the Many faces of an eating disorder Eating Disorders & the True Self As we support individuals in becoming recovered, it is crucial to help people find purpose and meaning in their lives as well as their most true self in recovery apart from their disorder. One of the questions I frequently ask anyone I’m working with is, “who are you?” I encourage [...]
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Emotional Support Animals Helping Those Suffering from Eating Disorders

Emotional Support Animals and eating disorder recovery In order to successfully treat eating disorders, most mental health professionals agree that a multi-modal approach is best. Long gone are the days where a “one size fits all” approach is used for the patient. Practitioners have realized that each person living with an eating disorder will need a treatment plan that is catered to [...]
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A Heavy Burden – Raising Healthy Families in our Weight Obsessed Culture

Family at the beach Article Contributed by Former Staff of The Meadows Ranch – Deborah Russo, Psy.D., Dena Cabrera, Psy.D., & Amy Spahr, LCSW Studies confirm the powerful influence our consumer culture has on imprinting norms of behavior. Family dynamics, biology, technology, and our powerful media contribute to shaping families in this Weight Obsessed Culture. How do we help parents, caregivers, [...]
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Famous Athletes Who Have Struggled with Anorexia or Bulimia

adidas Soccer ball Famous Athletes Who Have Struggled with Anorexia or Bulimia This pressure for famous athletes to be thin results not only from some sports emphasis on aesthetics but also on the perception that weight-regulation will enhance sports performance [1]. As such, it is not uncommon for athletes to struggle with an eating disorder. “Aesthetic” Sports Gymnastics, [...]
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The Basics of Getting Investors for Your Behavioral Health Organization – Part 1

McNeill Wester discussing The Basics of Getting Investors for Your Behavioral Health Organization The Basics of Getting Investors for Your Behavioral Health Organization Specialty publication geared toward Behavioral Health Treatment Centers specifically – not relevant for most eating disorder sufferers My name is McNeill Wester, and I’m one of the partners here at Coker Capital Advisors, which is a healthcare and investment bank. For those who aren’t familiar [...]
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