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...
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Leah@empoweredrx
Oct 72 min read
🍁🍂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...
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Leah@empoweredrx
Oct 14 min read
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...
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Leah@empoweredrx
Sep 193 min read
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...
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Leah@empoweredrx
Sep 163 min read
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...
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Leah@empoweredrx
Sep 134 min read
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...
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Leah@empoweredrx
Aug 285 min read
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 285 min read
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 284 min read
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 74 min read
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 255 min read
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 183 min read
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 287 min read
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 224 min read
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 142 min read
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 113 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20237 min read
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, 202310 min read
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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