Hear from Beyond's eating disorder therapists and eating disorder dietitians about relevant topics related to eating disorders, diet-culture, feeding children, and mental health topis!

Motherhood and postpartum mental health can feel overwhelming, especially when we feel pressure to have it all together. This blog explores how hiding the mess, emotionally and physically, can increase anxiety and isolation, and how honesty and connection can support mental well-being. Because the truth is, we all have a junk drawer.

Weight stigma tells us, explicitly and implicitly, that you must be a certain weight to have an eating disorder. That eating disorders, particularly anorexia, only exist in one kind of body: thin, frail, and easily recognizable from a Hollywood montage. Body size is often used as a diagnostic shortcut: larger bodies are assumed to binge, while smaller bodies are assumed not to, resulting in significant under-screening and misdiagnosis.

Most folxs are inherently compassionate, but mostly toward others and usually less often towards themselves. They find themselves being their worst critic, and speaking to themselves in a way they would never even speak to their worst enemy. Self-compassion is turning that compassion you possess for others inwards. When we act in self-compassion, we are treating and speaking to ourselves in a way in which we would a good friend.

Postpartum is beautiful, exhausting, overwhelming… and honestly? Really complicated when it comes to body image. As a body-image and perinatal therapist — and now a second-time mom with a five-year age gap — I wrote a brand-new blog about the unexpected emotions, identity shifts, and cultural pressure to “bounce back.” If you’ve ever looked at your postpartum reflection and thought, “I don’t feel like myself,” this one’s for you.

The impact goes beyond the plate. Adults with ARFID often share that they avoid work lunches or networking events, feel anxious about parties or coffee dates, and struggle with family gatherings where food is central.

As parents, most of us want the same thing: to raise kids who feel comfortable in their bodies, take care of themselves, and treat others with respect. But in a culture obsessed with dieting, weight, and appearance, this can feel tricky especially if you notice your child’s body doesn’t look like the “ideal” we constantly see in the media.

recently read a post that said: “I have always been a huge advocate for Intuitive Eating until I had kids. I tried it with them and it was literally crackers, fruit, and cookies all day.”  

When the Biggest Loser documentary came out, I wasn’t surprised that the focus was on dramatic transformations, the prize money, and the rise and fall of one of TV’s most controversial reality shows. But what struck me most wasn’t what they covered, it’s what they left out.

This summer my daughter attended a basketball camp at a very competitive university. She was excited. The drills, the facilities, the...

Explore the link between beauty pageants, body image, and women’s rights. A fat positive dietitian unpacks how we learned to objectify ourselves

I didn’t expect a lump of clay to be part of my healing journey. When I first showed up at a pottery class I was on a mission to find...

Written by: Rachael McLaughlin, LPC, PMH-C Hi! I’m a certified perinatal mental health therapist and an eating disorder specialist. I...

Dear Friends, I want to start by making one thing clear: at Beyond Therapy and Nutrition Center, we believe in body autonomy. You have...

There can be times in when following a vegan diet is not feasible/realistic. For many, eating disorder recovery can be one of those times.

Going to the doctor can be stressful for anyone, but an additional layer is added for patients in a larger body.

Written by: Kiera Rasmussen, LCSW Lessons from Nature:    The leaves are starting to change colors, the days are slowly growing shorter,...

While maintaining eating disorder recovery on campus can be challenging, it is possible to achieve with planning, consistency, and support! 

Written by: Niki Pillitteri, RD Whether this will be your 1st or 700th session with a registered dietitian, our compassionate and...

Have you noticed your mood lifting in the Spring or Summer with the warmer weather? I know I have!

Written by: Kait Vanderlaan, LCSW My dad died suddenly when I was 22 years old. My entire world turned upside down, and I was faced with...