By Quinn Nystrom Many misconceptions exist about people living with an eating disorder (ED). What caused it? What do we look like? What do we eat? Or not eat? So…
How Eating Disorders were Affected by the Pandemic
By Quinn Nystrom, MS Three years ago, we started to hear about a thing called COVID-19. What was it? Was it going to hit the states? Is it as bad…
The Surprising Connection Between Mind and Heart
There’s a long history of people seeing the body and mind as two separate things. However, much research has shown, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms,…
Learning to Love Yourself First
By Quinn Nystrom, MS I walked into an appointment today, and they shouted, “Happy 25th Birthday Quinn!” They were joking, of course. I’m not turning 25; I’m celebrating my 37th…
New Year, Same Me
By Quinn Nystrom As I sat scrolling through my social media feeds on New Year’s Day, I was inundated with ads to buy into plans to “get thin” and “lose…
Ways To Shift Your Eating Perspective During the Holiday Season
By Quinn Nystrom Around the holiday season is when every commercial, Facebook ad, Pinterest Pin, and grocery newsstand is bursting with colorful images of decadent desserts, festive recipes, and well-staged…
World Diabetes Day for ALL Ages
By Quinn Nystrom Can you believe that 100 years ago, a young boy named Leonard Thompson received his first successful insulin injection? On January 11, 1922, 14-year-old Leonard became the…
It’s Time to Have Hard Conversations
By Quinn Nystrom, MS Though it has been many months since the verdict, I (like many) believe that the wild media circus known as the Johnny Depp -vs.- Amber Heard’s…
Tap Out September
By Quinn Nystrom, MS I don’t know about you, but this summer has been filled with new adventures, projects, and fun family milestones. And tons of fun. As exhilarating as…
Waving Goodbye to Summer and Welcoming Autumn
By Quinn Nystrom, MS Sun, flowers, travel, beach parties, and lazy evenings around the backyard campfire are all the makings of a magical summer. The days and weeks between May…
Working through Body Image Concerns in the Summer
By Quinn Nystrom, MS I know so many people that can’t wait to ditch their winter duds and climb into shorts, tank tops, and swimsuits. I get it, but I’d…
Acknowledging Men’s Health Month by Recognizing the Fact that Men Struggle with Food Issues Too
By Quinn Nystrom, MS I know this may sound stereotypical, but there was a time when I thought an eating disorder diagnosis was a female issue. It wasn’t until I…
Together For Mental Health (#Together4MH)
By Quinn Nystrom, MS It is hard to believe that Mental Health Awareness has been observed since 1949. That’s over seven decades of raising awareness of trauma and the impact…
Things You Should Know About Alcohol Awareness Month
By Quinn Nystrom, MS I touched on this topic in my March article about pandemic fatigue. However, I’d like to dive a little (OK, a LOT) deeper into the known…
4 Exciting Tech Announcements in the Diabetes World 2022
By Quinn Nystrom, MS Technology. Some people say they dislike it, but just as many (if not more) know the world is a better place because of it. Whether it…
I’m Tired. You’re Tired. Pandemic Fatigue is Real
By Quinn Nystrom, MS It’s been 8,000 days since a relentless and brutal virus plunged our world into a global pandemic. Okay, maybe it hasn’t been that long, but it…
Wounded Healer – How to Prioritize Your Own Health Before Helping Others
By Quinn Nystrom, MS As human beings, we are hardwired to want to help others. This fact is evident in the bravery and tenacity of our healthcare workers, law enforcement,…
NEDA Awareness Week
By Quinn Nystrom, MS Did you know that this week is National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDAwareness) Week? This relevant and significant observation is an annual campaign to educate the public…
Illness Splaining
By Center for Change Illness splaining is a thing. I thought I made it up a few weeks ago when a family member with zero experience or expertise started trying…
Perspective: The Color and Nuance of Story
By Krista A. Lample, M.Ed I’ve written about my irritation with the “look on the bright side” “silver linings” crowd. Not only are we not allowed to just live in…
My Journey Outside the Box
By Krista A. Lample, M.Ed It took me about 10 years to be diagnosed with celiac disease. Seemingly unrelated symptoms plagued me to the point where I sometimes felt like…
Expectations
by Krista A. Lample, M.Ed OK I’m waiting……. 2021 is supposed to be better right? It’s been a month and a half. I’ve been patient. Everyone’s getting vaccinated. Where is…
Do Not Fear the Resolution
By Krista Lample, M.Ed Happy Belated New Year! It seems like everyone is anti-resolution these days. I get it. The general consensus is that most people don’t keep resolutions so…
Waiting for COVID
By Krista Lample, MEd I don’t know about you, but this is the title of my life over the past 6 months. It’s like we are all starring in our…
A New Normal Amidst Teachable Moments
By Quinn Nystrom It’s hard to believe we are already approaching Month Six of what has proven to be one heckuva tumultuous 2020. I predict many of us will have “Survived…
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