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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
2 days ago5 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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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...
Leah@empoweredrx
Aug 28, 20245 min read
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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...
Leah@empoweredrx
Aug 28, 20244 min read
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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...
Leah@empoweredrx
Aug 7, 20244 min read
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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...
Leah@empoweredrx
Jul 25, 20245 min read
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Competing in Weight Class Sports Post-Eating Disorder: A Balanced Approach
Competing in Weightlifting & Weight Class Sports Post-Eating Disorder Treatment: A Balanced Approach
Leah@empoweredrx
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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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...
Christina Norris
May 28, 20247 min read
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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...
Leah@empoweredrx
May 22, 20244 min read
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