by Eada Gendelman | May 24, 2024 | Body Image, Diet Culture, Eating Disorders, Holidays, Uncategorized
As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summertime often evokes images of pool outings, barbecues, and carefree fun. However, for individuals struggling in their relationship with food/body, this season can bring about a range of unique challenges. In this...
by Eada Gendelman | Mar 3, 2024 | Body Image, Diet Culture, Eating Disorders, Mental Health
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign focused on educating the public about feeding and eating disorders. The theme for this year is “Get in the Know” because public awareness is critical in recognizing, supporting, and effectively treating...
by Catherine Tilford | Dec 2, 2020 | Eating Disorders
Eating disorders lure us in with the promise they will make us more worthy then trap us in a cycle of never good enough. As an eating disorder specialist, I find myself discussing feelings of shame with every single client at some point along their journey toward...
by Catherine Tilford | Oct 13, 2019 | Eating Disorders
Bonus Episode: Mental Health Therapists Lisa and Joy Answer Your Questions by Girls Gone WOD http://media.blubrry.com/girlsgonewod/s/content.blubrry.com/girlsgonewod/lisajoy.mp3 Lisa sits down with fellow mental health therapist and friend Joy Parrish to answer...
by Catherine Tilford | Oct 7, 2019 | Eating Disorders
We live in a culture of scarcity or “never enough” and women’s bodies rarely (arguably never) escape unscathed. According to research by Brené Brown, PhD, nearly all women feel ashamed of their bodies at one time or another. For many women, our...