When Love Comes From Within, It Can't Be Taken Away
Guest contributor Nicole DiGrazia shares how messaging from the fitness and fad diet industries contributed to her eating disorder and how she learned to allow love in to help her heal and live an addiction-free life.
Out of Anorexia, On My Own Path
“Anorexia was myself screaming that I was unhappy, that I was not doing what I love, that I was living without joy and inner satisfaction.” Read guest contributor Stella Koutri’s story of eating disorder recovery and healing, and how she is now helping others reconnect with their bodies through Yoga and other forms of movement.
Motherhood and Mental Health: Why Self-Care is Essential
Blogger and guest contributor Tricia Moceo talks honestly about the importance of mental health self-care to navigate the challenges of motherhood.
We Are More Than Our Bodies
Guest contributor Cara shares how her travels around the world studying Yoga and meditation helped her redefine her relationship with her body in unexpected and powerful ways. Read on to learn how Cara applies the philosophies of Yoga in her daily life and eating disorder recovery journey.
Realigning With Who I Am
Artist and guest contributor Victoria Patnaude shares how her eating disorder recovery is the process of realigning with who she is and allowing more of the things she loves into her life. Read Victoria’s story.
Eating Disorder Rules Are Meant to Be Broken
Guest contributor Morganne Skinner shares how her innocent drive to be a great athlete turned into years of living with anorexia, bulimia, and orthorexia. With the support of her husband and her resolve for happiness and freedom, Morganne shares how she is working hard every day to break eating disorder rules and find enjoyment in her life.
Re-Embodiment On and Off the Yoga Mat
Jenny Weinar, LCSW, shares how yoga helped her come home to her body after decades of disordered eating, distorted body image, and compulsive exercising. Read how Jenny is now living her yoga practice on and off the mat.
What Brings Comfort?
Guest contributor Bethany N shares how the discomfort she felt in her body during college led her on a journey to learn how to care for herself and form a kinder relationship with her body. Now as a yoga teacher, Bethany encourages others to embrace their bodies and create comforting spaces for her own continued growth. Read Bethany’s inspiring guest post.
How Yoga Reaffirmed My Inner Strength
Guest contributor Hannah Latimer-Snell shares about how her relationship with yoga shifted during her eating disorder recovery from a form of over exercise to a space for self-connection and self-affirmation.