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Navigating Food Advice After a Diagnosis—Without the Overwhelm

Wondering if you need to change your diet after a new diagnosis? You’re not alone. In this post, we explore the overwhelming pressure to “fix it with food,” why it’s not always the answer, and what truly supportive care can look like. Whether you’re feeling confused, anxious, or stuck in an internet rabbit hole, this one’s for you.

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Why Do We Need to Eat Carbohydrates?

Carbs get a bad rap, but do they really deserve it? Despite what diet culture says, carbohydrates are essential for energy, brain function, and overall well-being. In this post, we’ll break down why your body needs carbs, where the fear of them comes from, and how eating enough can support your health—including in eating disorder recovery.

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Eating When Everything Feels Overwhelming

Eating can feel complicated when stress is high. Whether you’re struggling to eat enough, feeling out of control with food, or turning to food for comfort, you’re not alone. This post offers practical, compassionate strategies to help you nourish yourself during overwhelming times—without shame or rigid rules. It also contains a really cute picture of my dog, Sophie. :)

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Why Is It So Hard to Stop and Eat?

Why is it so hard to stop and eat? In this Questions from Sessions post, I dive into the challenge of task switching, especially when it comes to taking a break for food. Learn why transitions feel so tough for neurodivergent folks and discover strategies to create supportive ‘pause points’ for yourself.

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Questions from Sessions: Why Hasn’t Feeding Myself Gotten Easier?

Years into eating disorder recovery, one question can still linger: ‘Why hasn’t feeding myself gotten easier?’ In this post, I explore the frustration behind this question, the distinction between recovery and executive functioning challenges, and why feeding yourself isn’t about being perfect—it’s about finding what works for you.

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Craving Structure, Resisting Rules: Feeding Ourselves as Neurodivergent Individuals

Ever find yourself craving structure but completely rebelling against it at the same time? Same. In this post, I’m diving into why this dynamic is so common for neurodivergent folks and how it impacts our ability to feed ourselves. Plus, I’m sharing practical tips for building flexible systems (and backup plans!) that actually work for you.

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