Breaking the Cycle: How Family Patterns Influence Eating Disorders and Understanding Familial Connection To Eating Disorders
When eating disorders show up in a family, it can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. This post explores how both genetics and environment shape our children’s relationship with food and body image—and how awareness, modeling, and mindful conversations can create a powerful path toward prevention and healing.
Tips to Navigate Food and Body Image Stress During the Holidays
Supportive tips to navigate holiday eating, food anxiety, and body image stress with self-compassion, boundaries, and a balanced mindset.
What Is Orthorexia? Understanding the Hidden Dangers of “Clean Eating”
Orthorexia is a lesser-known but increasingly common eating disorder characterized by an obsession with eating only foods deemed "pure" or "clean." While it may begin with the intention of improving health, this fixation can lead to anxiety, rigid food rules, social isolation, and even malnutrition. In this post, we explore what orthorexia is, how it differs from other eating disorders, and why healing your relationship with food means embracing flexibility, nourishment, and self-compassion.