All posts by Samantha Gordon

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One of the most challenging parts of recovery for many people is separating themselves from their eating disorder and, more specifically, hearing their own voice – instead of the mean, manipulative voice of their eating disorder. A big part of our client’s recovery process is realizing t...

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In its most simplistic form, diet culture believes that physical appearance and body shape are more crucial than psychological, physical, and general well-being. It’s the idea that controlling our body, particularly our diet – by limiting what and how much we eat – is normal. Even ...

Life can often be stressful. Whether it’s financial pressures, job uncertainties, or personal relationships, the chaos can feel overwhelming and out of control. In these moments, people often grasp at the one aspect they believe they can manage – their bodies. The Intersection of Eating Disorder...

An estimated 30 million Americans will confront an eating disorder during their lifetime, a significant portion of whom are college students. This critical period of transition to college life presents both excitement and numerous stressors, which can catalyze the development of eating disorders. Co...

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Dear You,  “How are you?”  These are the three most purposeless words in the world of communication. First, the person asking doesn’t really want to know, and second, the person responding doesn’t tell the truth. Every time this question comes up in passing, what un...