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....
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Leah@empoweredrx
- Aug 28
- 5 min
Back to school: Peer Pressure & Body Image Struggles
Back-to-school season brings both exciting and anxiety provoking feelings for many teens. New classes, new schedules, new friends, new...
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Leah@empoweredrx
- Aug 28
- 4 min
Why Am I the Only One Eating Lunch at the Table?
Returning to school with an eating disorder can be daunting. According to our teen clients in Empowered, lunch is the worst when it feels...
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Leah@empoweredrx
- Aug 7
- 4 min
Trauma in unexpected places: Fat Phobia and Gender Bias in Healthcare settings
This post is part two of our miniseries on trauma in unexpected places, diving deeper into the often overlooked areas where bias and...
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Leah@empoweredrx
- Jul 25
- 5 min
Unexpected Trauma in Everyday Spaces
Unexpected Trauma in Everyday Spaces: An Introduction to our Mini-Series By Leah Hantman When we think of trauma, our minds often leap to...
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Leah@empoweredrx
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Competing in Weight Class Sports Post-Eating Disorder: A Balanced Approach
Competing in Weightlifting & Weight Class Sports Post-Eating Disorder Treatment: A Balanced Approach
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Christina Norris
- May 28
- 7 min
Breaking the Cycle of Diet Culture
In honor of Mother’s Day this past month, I want all of you amazing mothers, to feel seen and empowered to be your best self, while...
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Leah@empoweredrx
- May 22
- 4 min
What does Trauma-Informed Fitness mean?
Understanding Trauma-Informed Fitness In the realm of fitness, being trauma-informed means recognizing the profound impact that trauma...
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Christina Norris
- Apr 14
- 2 min
A Story of Recovery: by Margot Hopkins
Written by Empowered Member: Margot Hopkins I admitted to a partial hospitalization program two years ago thinking I would be there for...
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Leah@empoweredrx
- Apr 11
- 3 min
The Power of Resilience: Coach Amber's Journey
I have been an athlete my whole life: basketball, softball, ultimate frisbee. After college I joined a popular fitness gym and this is...
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Ashlyn Sullivan
- Dec 12, 2023
- 3 min
Sharing My Story
Written by Empowered Member, Ashlyn Sullivan My recovery has been anything but linear. It has been an emotional and bumpy roller coaster...
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Aly Wayne
- Nov 20, 2023
- 4 min
Gooey Butter Cake
***TRIGGER WARNING --Talk of real lived experiences and the struggles that come with having an ED. --Mention of: calories, food rules,...
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Christina Norris
- Oct 24, 2023
- 7 min
Stress and Recovery
What is Stress? A stressor is something that disrupts homeostasis, or baseline equilibrium, in the body. A stressor produces a stress...
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Christina Norris
- Sep 27, 2023
- 10 min
Women’s Hormonal Cycle- Let's Normalize Periods
What is a Hormone? A hormone is a chemical substance produced by a gland or a group of cells in the body that has a specific regulatory...
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Leah@empoweredrx
- Sep 25, 2023
- 3 min
Yom Kippur Fasting Traditions and the Resilience of Eating Disorder Recovery Warriors
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar. It is a time for reflection, repentance, and...
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Christina Norris
- Sep 9, 2023
- 8 min
Nourishing the Nervous System in ED Recovery and Trauma Healing
The human body is complex. Imagine a web of an intricate and interconnected parts, and at the heart of this intricate web is the nervous...
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Abby Pousland
- Sep 1, 2023
- 5 min
Why Weight Restoration is SO Important in ED Recovery, From an ED Warrior
Abby Pousland My journey in ED recovery has not been linear. As I scrolled through my camera roll looking for pictures I wanted to print...
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Christina Norris
- Aug 17, 2023
- 6 min
Navigating Body Image Issues in Women's Sports: Embracing Strength and Diversity
Women's sports have come a long way, breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes to provide a platform for talented athletes to...
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Leah@empoweredrx
- Aug 16, 2023
- 5 min
🎀NOT your Barbie Girl🎀
⬇️If you follow me on any social media you saw my original HYPE post about Barbie... ⬇️ This Barbie movie has stirred significant...
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Christina Norris
- Aug 7, 2023
- 2 min
Unraveling Hormonal Complications in Disordered Eating
Disordered eating can take a toll on every aspect of a person's health, and hormonal complications are among the lesser-discussed yet...
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