Clinical Interventions for Body Image Disturbance
By Center for Change Struggles with body image have a long reach. One study found that as many as 50% of young women in the United States are highly dissatisfied
The Life You’re Afraid of Missing
By Quinn Nystrom, M.S. One of the most common conversations I have with people entering eating disorder treatment isn’t about food, weight, or behaviors. It’s about time. “I’m falling behind.
When Treatment Feels Scary: Naming the Fear and the Truth on the Other Side
By: Quinn Nystrom, M.S. If you’ve ever considered treatment, for an eating disorder, substance use, or mental health, you’ve probably felt it: the knot in your stomach, the fear of
No Diet Day: Choosing Body Acceptance in a World That Teaches Comparison
By Quinn Nystrom, MS Every May, #NoDietDay encourages us to question societal messages about bodies, food, and self-worth, reminding us to value acceptance over comparison. This day celebrates body acceptance,
If You’re Feeling Unsure About Coming to Treatment
Written by a former patient & registered nurse For anyone considering treatment—even with fear. If you’re scared, but still reading. If you are reading this and feeling scared about coming
When Pain Shows Up in Different Ways: Understanding the Overlap Between Eating Disorders and Self-Harm
By Quinn Nystrom, MS March was Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time to bring understanding, compassion, and hope to those who may be struggling in silence. Eating disorder recovery often involves
Every Body’s Voice Matters: Fighting for Change, Committed to Change
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 By Quinn Nystrom, M.S. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is more than a moment of awareness; it is a call to action. The 2026
Scrolling, Comparing, Hurting: How Social Media Fuels Eating Disorders
By Quinn Nystrom, M.S. There are moments when I catch myself scrolling without even realizing how long I’ve been doing it. A few minutes between meetings. Sitting in the carpool
Doing Less, Spending Less, and Finding Abundance in the Holidays
By Quinn Nystrom, MS If the holidays feel complicated for you, you’re not alone. This time of year is often portrayed as magical and abundant, but it also comes with
Honoring Important Work in the Field: Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani’s New Edition of “Sick Enough”
We’re excited to share that Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani’s new book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, Second Edition, was released on November 10, 2025 and our
