Eating disorder recovery can happen at any age. I have seen proof of this over and over again: Betsy Brenner is one example. I am excited to share her incredible story of triumph with you below. Many thanks to Betsy for giving us a beautiful window into your experience, strength,…Read More
Words can’t even begin to express how I feel about Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani. (And, I’m a writer!) Dr. G is the real deal: she is not only beyond knowledgeable about eating disorders, but she is also deeply passionate and caring. When I heard that she was writing a book, I…Read More
A Conversation with Dr. Tian Dayton and Jenni Schaefer Current events have brought sexual abuse onto center stage, so I wanted to drill down on the relationship between sexual abuse and eating disorders. Jenni Schaefer and I, both senior fellows at The Meadows, saw each other at Meet the Masters…Read More
Mental illness is a lonely place. The actual symptoms of mental illness even ensure isolation: With my eating disorder, I was a pro at making up excuses for getting out of dinner or lunch plans with friends. When it comes to PTSD, I was frequently dissociated—felt apart from the world.…Read More
My little brother emailed me recently about someone I just had to meet. Enter registered nurse and coach Caitlin Forrest, whose Dream Big story, including fighting through posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, is featured below. Dr. Jeffery Schaefer was right: she is an inspiration. Thanks, Caitlin, for sharing your story of…Read More