DEAR YOUNGER ME
Your ability to win external battles has everything to do with your ability to fight the internal war successfully… DEAR YOUNGER ME I’m...
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Anna Sajdak
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Letter to someone struggling with body image- by Anna
Dear beloved, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I wanted to take a moment to talk to you about something that I...
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Lily T.
- Aug 1
- 4 min
Challenging Perfectionism
Picture your dream home. Does it have big windows? White shudders that face the big driveway? Or a porch that overlooks the big and open...
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Lily T.
- Jul 26
- 4 min
Eating Disorders in the Male Athlete Community
Eating disorders in male athletes, like female athletes, cause substantial medical, psychological, and athletic performance consequences....
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Megan Ludke, DPT
- Jul 26
- 2 min
Diet Culture’s Impact on Recovery
As a Registered Dietitian who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, part of my work with clients includes discussing the...
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Megan Ludke, DPT
- Jul 21
- 6 min
Megan’s Testimony: From Death to Life
Jesus brought me from the darkness into His glorious life. And for this I am eternally grateful. I was raised attending church- baptized...
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Christa Smith, MCN, RDN, LD
- Jul 20
- 3 min
How to Protect Recovery While at College
I primarily work with collegiate athletes on a Christian campus and I deeply empathize with how difficult it can be to protect your...
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Christa Smith, MCN, RDN, LD
- Jul 19
- 3 min
Why All-In Eating Disorder Recovery is Worth It, Athlete or Not
“All in” eating disorder recovery is a common phrase in the community of eating disorders because it reflects the mindset toward giving...
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Molly
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Stop Glamorizing Treatment
*Disclaimer I’m sorry if this post seems a little out of character, but this needs to be said. No, it needs to be shouted. It needs to be...
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Anna Sajdak
- Jul 17
- 4 min
The Link Between Amenorrhea and Anorexia: Understanding the Dangers
Introduction: Amenorrhea, the absence of menstrual periods, can be a distressing symptom for any woman. However, when amenorrhea is...
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Kate
- Jul 14
- 2 min
Kate's Recovery Story
Hi, my name is Kate, a 15-year-old girl. When I was 13 years old I developed an eating disorder called anorexia, this is a restrictive...
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Meghan G.
- Jul 10
- 2 min
What is the Key to ED Recovery?
When I first started recovery and was motivated to get better, I remember telling myself, “I wish there was some secret key to fully...
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Marina Chen, DPT
- May 30
- 2 min
My Silver Lining
This past fall, I had my first panic attack. This feeling was foreign to me and I didn’t know how to cope. The many things that I had...
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Meghan G.
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Why should I recover?
Dear friend, The eating disorder wants to keep you trapped in thinking that it can give you happiness, success, the perfect life, etc....
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Meghan G.
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Meghan G.’s Recovery Story: From Client to Recovery Coach
Eight and a half years ago, I was a scared high school student at an eating disorder treatment facility, wondering how I’d even gotten...
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Maddy Blaedow
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Loving yourself this Valentine’s Day
If marketing companies and commercials have done their job, the start of February should remind the world what “love truly means” with...
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Megan Ludke, DPT
- Jan 21
- 3 min
Phrase for 2023: Intentional Rhythms of Rest
Rest is valuable. Busyness is not a badge of honor, neither is burnout. This year I’m choosing to create intentional rhythms of rest....
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Lindsay Froman
- Jan 19
- 13 min
Lindsey's Recovery Story
Trigger warning: mention of suicidal ideation As a kid, I loved being active, but after being diagnosed with severe scoliosis, I had to...
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Mikaela
- Jan 7
- 5 min
Dear Injured Athletes
Dear Injured Athletes, You know each and every sacrifice that comes with being an athlete. From early morning lifts, to late night...
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Kelli Gursky, DPT
- Dec 19, 2022
- 3 min
Kelli’s Recovery Story: Vulnerability and Authenticity
My hope and goal of this is to touch as many hearts and souls as I can to teach them that they are not alone. Do you ever look at...
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