It’s rare to find someone that lets us feel 100% comfortable in our own skin, who never passes judgement or makes comments on our appearance.… Read More »Q&A with former model, artist & researcher Emily Gong
Earlier this week, I attended the Canadian Mental Health Association’s virtual kick-off event for Mental Health Week, all about exploring empathy. One of the special… Read More »Mental Health Week: Empathy for eating disorders
I’ll admit I was hesitant to read Shell, a memoir by Michelle Stewart chronicling the last year of her life after a lifelong struggle with… Read More »Eating Disorder Book Review: Shell by Michelle Stewart
I first came across Dr. Jill Andrew’s advocacy work with eating disorders when I attended the virtual book launch for Body Stories: In and Out… Read More »Q&A with body justice advocate Dr. Jill Andrew
I can’t believe it’s been one year since I started my eating disorder recovery blog! Twelve months ago, I remember feeling so nervous about announcing my… Read More »One year blog anniversary: Lessons learned
With Valentine’s Day coming up, love is definitely in the air. For people with eating disorders though, dating and falling in love are some of… Read More »Tips for dating someone with an eating disorder
Have you heard of orthorexia? In Jason Wood’s memoir Starving for Survival, he describes having to self-diagnose himself with this lesser-known eating disorder after his… Read More »ED Book review: Starving for Survival
In the midst of an eating disorder, it’s hard to think about anything outside of the disease. The thoughts revolving around weight, food, appearance and… Read More »Top 22 signs you’re recovering from your eating disorder
Like so many others, Alicia Doner-Freire’s eating disorder was at its worst when COVID began. The combination of many things — lacking control, feeling isolated,… Read More »Alicia’s story: from ED patient to ED activist
’Tis the season of Movember, a month where people are encouraged to grow out their facial hair and spark conversation around men’s health, especially prostate… Read More »Men’s Health Month: Q&A with Jesse Cody & Adam Fare