Blogs From Our Eating Disorder Therapists

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A Compassionate Approach to Emotional Eating: How Eating Disorder Therapy Can Help

Emotional eating is a natural coping tool used by humans since the beginning. Learn how our eating disorder therapy can help you embrace it with compassion while building additional coping strategies for the future. Start your healing journey with us by connecting with one of our eating disorder therapists in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, or virtually anywhere in Iowa!

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Comparison, Compassion, and Shame

Explore how to build shame resilience, embrace self-compassion, and transform competition into collaboration. Join us on a journey of healing and support.

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The Importance of Self Care

Self-care, despite its straightforward definition, often takes a backseat in our lives. Many of you have shared with me that you struggle to prioritize self-care. Whether it’s due to feeling selfish, being caught up in caring for others, or simply not feeling worthy of it, these are common barriers we must address.

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The Power of Vulnerability

I had the idea for this post many weeks ago. I remember thinking, “I should write this or record this right away so I can speak from the moment.” But the thought of that, of sharing how I was really feeling in that moment, scared the life out of me. So, what did I do? I avoided it.

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Embracing Intuitive Eating Principles 9 & 10:

Welcome back! Today, we’re diving into two pivotal principles of intuitive eating: Movement - Feel the Difference, and Gentle Nutrition. These principles are key in fostering a healthy relationship with your body and food, free from guilt and restriction.

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Intuitive Eating Principles 7 & 8

Welcome back to another blog post where we delve into intuitive eating principles, aiming to foster a healthier relationship with food and our bodies. Today, we're exploring principles 7 and 8: coping with emotions without using food and respecting your body.

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Sabrina Rogers Sabrina Rogers

Intuitive Eating Principles 5 & 6

Feeling your fullness and discovering the satisfaction factor are integral to intuitive eating. They guide us towards a balanced and joyful approach to food, free from the constraints of diet culture. Remember, this journey is about self-discovery and self-care. Be patient with yourself as you navigate these principles and celebrate each step towards a healthier relationship with food.

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Intuitive Eating Principles 3 & 4

In this blog we dive into principles 3 and 4: making peace with food and challenging the food police. These two principles are intertwined, guiding us towards a healthier relationship with what we eat.

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Sabrina Rogers Sabrina Rogers

Intuitive Eating Principles 1 & 2

In the journey towards reclaiming our relationship with food and body, navigating the murky waters of diet culture can feel like finding your way through a labyrinth designed to keep you trapped. This post delves deep into the foundational principles of intuitive eating, specifically focusing on Principle 1: rejecting the diet mentality, and Principle 2: honoring your hunger.

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Navigating Food Without a Diet Plan

In today’s world, dieting seems almost like a rite of passage, a necessary step towards achieving health and happiness. But what if there’s another way? What if we could navigate our relationship with food without the constraints of a diet plan?

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