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What would be different if we saw souls instead of bodies? By Valerie Abelis
By Valerie Abelis A handful of years ago, I was posed the question of “what would be different if we saw souls instead of bodies?. My...
Valerie Abelis
May 283 min read
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Embracing Summer: Navigating Body Image with Confidence
Summer often brings a surge of excitement with sunny days, beach outings and a chance to unwind. However, for many, it also ushers in...

Leah@empoweredrx
May 262 min read
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The Crucial Role of an Exercise Physiologist in Eating Disorder Recovery
A growing body of evidence demonstrates the potential benefits of thoughtfully integrated exercise in recovery when overseen by qualified professionals. At the forefront of this work is the Exercise Physiologist, a practitioner positioned to support physiological restoration, re-establish safe movement patterns and dismantle harmful beliefs about exercise often embedded in disordered behaviors.

Leah@empoweredrx
May 63 min read
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Recovery & Lifting
By Allison Lafluer Growing up, I never thought of myself as an active person, let alone an athlete, even though I consistently played...
Allison Lafleur
Apr 303 min read
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Reflections on Diet Culture and my experience with Empowered RX
By Riley Carter Last summer, around May or so, I joined Empowered. I was fresh out of residential treatment, with a drive to fuel my body...
Riley Carter
Apr 233 min read
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Exciting Update: Open Gym Coaching Hour – A Personalized Approach to Training!- FOR MEMBERS
We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new format for Thursday workouts starting in May, Open Gym Coaching Hour! This is an exciting...

Leah@empoweredrx
Apr 104 min read
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April Member of the month- Lindsey Barrett
Today we celebrate our first formal member of the month, Lindsey Barrett, in the year 2025. Lindsey has been with Empowered for almost 2...

Leah@empoweredrx
Apr 24 min read
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Mean Girls, Body Image, and the Hidden Toll of Toxic Bullying
From the hallways of high schools to the social media feeds of adulthood, the "Mean Girl" phenomenon is more than just a pop culture...

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 255 min read
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Reclaiming Movement: Healing Your Relationship with Exercise
For so many women, movement is tangled up in guilt, shame and rigid expectations. Whether it’s the lingering voice of diet culture...

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 192 min read
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Love as a Verb: Showing Up for Yourself
Love is not just a feeling, it’s an action. It’s not something we passively experience, but something we actively choose, over and over...

Leah@empoweredrx
Feb 207 min read
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Why "Control" Isn’t the Answer: Healing the Root Causes of Binge Eating
For many people, binge eating feels like a loss of control. The act of eating becomes overwhelming, chaotic and emotionally charged,...

Leah@empoweredrx
Jan 164 min read
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Looking Back at 2024: A year of Growth, Transformation and New Beginnings
It has been a transformative year for Empowered RX, marked by growth, community and a renewed commitment to empowering women. From...

Leah@empoweredrx
Dec 29, 20244 min read
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Embracing Body Trust and Movement in Eating Disorder Recovery and Beyond
Recovering from an eating disorder is a profound journey of unlearning and relearning. At its heart lies an essential concept: body...

Leah@empoweredrx
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Why Body Checking is Harmful
In a society where appearance is often prioritized over well-being, many people develop habits that seem harmless at first but can...

Leah@empoweredrx
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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🍁🍂Cinnamon Crunch Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe 🍎 🍩
Sourced from Half Baked Harvest At Empowered RX we LOVE trying new foods and recipes, but we know it can be hard to surf the web when so...

Leah@empoweredrx
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Empowered RX Supports the Ellie Fund: Join Our Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraiser!
October is here, and that means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This month is a powerful reminder for all of us to come together and...

Leah@empoweredrx
Oct 1, 20244 min read
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What is Exercise Prescription and How We Use It at Empowered RX
Exercise prescription is a cornerstone of health and recovery, especially when applied by exercise physiologists who use science-based...

Leah@empoweredrx
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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Bottomless Hunger: Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can wreak havoc on a person's physical, emotional, and psychological...

Leah@empoweredrx
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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Mastering the Basics: The Power of Progressive Overload in Olympic Weightlifting and Strength Training
Olympic weightlifting and strength training aren’t just about lifting heavy weights—they’re about mastering technique, understanding body...

Leah@empoweredrx
Sep 13, 20244 min read
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High School Sports Teams and the Impact of Diet Culture
Returning to school often means returning to sports with tryouts, practices and games becoming a central part of many students' lives....

Leah@empoweredrx
Aug 28, 20245 min read
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