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!

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...

Although it’s a tough feat, it is possible to set up kids with the tools to fight back against diet culture and lessen the impact to their b

Author: Kait Vanderlaan, LCSW Traveling to a new place can be such an amazing experience, but it can also be stressful when you live in a...

This blog explores the complex relationship between racism and diet culture.