Drumroll: I can’t believe that I can now say I am a peer-reviewed researcher! Many thanks to my friends and colleagues, Drs. Tim Brewerton and June Alexander, for collaborating on this special article. This article was born out of a talk we all did together in San Francisco a few…Read More
Dr. Marianne Miller: Hello everyone! I am SO EXCITED to present my new interview with none other than Life Without Ed author and speaker Jenni Schaefer! Jenni’s book came on the scene around 10 years ago, sending shockwaves throughout the world of eating disorders. Eating disorder professionals and individuals suffering…Read More
“I walked through not only recovery from my addiction, but from my trauma. Today, I gravitate toward the things that make me uncomfortable. I know that through discomfort comes adversity, but ultimately comes growth.” The above quote is from Tricia’s inspiring story below. If you have experienced sexual abuse or…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