#disorderedeating

This powerful installment of Just Breathe includes an informative and emotional dialogue with therapist and body-positive campaigner Teresa, who has more than 20 years of experience working in the eating disorder world. Hosted by the host and Teresa, they delve into the commonly misunderstood distinctions between clinical eating disorders and disordered eating, including how identity, adolescence, and outside pressure become enmeshed in tangled and frequently destructive ways. The conversation explores the emotional and psychological origins of eating disorders, how they might become a coping strategy for identity issues on a deeper level—particularly in the case of LGBTQ+ youth—and how caregivers can provide authentic support without centering everything around food. Teresa also provides powerful insights into recovery such as the need to dissociate oneself from the illness and to create safe havens for delicate self-exploration. This episode is a must-listen for caregivers, parents, and anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the complexities of mental health and identity.

In this highly compassionate and perceptive video, host Heather interviews Dr. Theresa Bussert—therapist, coach, educator, and passionate advocate for individuals craving liberation from disordered eating and eating disorders. Together, they discuss the key distinctions between disordered eating and clinical eating disorders, and how recovery begins with one fundamental truth: you are not your disorder. Dr. Bussert describes how these struggles often start subtly and develop along a spectrum, and that separating identity from harmful behaviors is the foundation of recovery. With practical strategies in real life for spotting signs, creating safe emotional spaces, and offering meaningful support to loved ones, this conversation is a powerful reminder: Recovery is possible, and there is a vibrant life beyond the disorder. Whether you're on the road to healing yourself or accompanying someone who is, this episode provides hope, insight, and connection.

It amazes me how powerful anxiety is. I don't mean in the way we all know it: debilitating, scary, lack of breaths; we all know that way, and that's not what amazes me. What amazes me is the way anxiety helps me overcome hunger by simply inhabiting it. I haven't left the room all day; I haven't eaten, and I've barely had a sip of water. On a normal day, I'd be in pain, but right now: I feel nothing. For leaving my room feels worse than sitting here in my hunger and thirst. I won't go into why I have this anxiety; it's unimportant and typical. But I want to write about how being closer to God makes me feel like I am not harming myself, for I feel as though I am fasting—maybe not for the right reasons I recognize. But no matter what you say, I truly believe the people outside my door are sickened by me, feel burdened by me, or simply just need a break from me. I'm trying to talk to God again, but it's been harder than ever before. I find comfort in this anxiety, for I get to have control over what I do, through a distorted sense of fasting. A false sense of control, of course, for I could be out there enjoying a meal and a drink if I truly had control over myself. Traveler, have you ever felt comfort in the discomfort, mistaking it for control?

The ketogenic diet has been trending, but is this very low-carb, high-fat approach safe for kids? Our new article explores the evidence on using keto to treat epilepsy and cancer vs. its risks for healthy children.

In this video, we discuss a recent study that is sure to give parents pause. According to a meta-analysis published by JAMA Pediatrics, a staggering 22% of children and adolescents show signs of disordered eating. This behavior can take many forms, including frequent dieting, weight fluctuation, and feelings of guilt associated with eating. The study analyzed 32 studies from 16 countries, finding that more than 1 in 5 children and adolescents displayed disordered eating behaviors, with higher numbers among girls, older children, and those with a higher BMI. Disordered eating can be quite dangerous, putting young people at risk of ailments such as metabolic problems, osteoporosis, and headaches. The study emphasizes the need to implement strategies for preventing eating disorders, making this an important topic for discussion.

Finally got to try the #bougie #peanutbutter from the video and article @thank9stars did a few months back. It’s expen$$$ive but it is good. It’s bad for my #disorderedeating and #emotionaleating tendencies, but it’s delicious. #coffee #maple #fixandfogg #fixandfoggpeanutbutter #nomnomnom https://www.instagram.com/p/CfIwo_VOU59/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=