top of page

Empowered RX
Search


September Member of the month Paige M.
Happy Fall! This amazing season is a time of fun, coziness, camaraderie and color... and that is exactly what our member of the month,...

Leah@empoweredrx
Sep 28, 20223 min read


EMPOWERED SPOOKY SCAVENGER HUNT!
Join in the seasonal fun while strengthening your recovery and mindset! How to join! 1. Download the PDF 2. Join our Empowered Facebook...

Leah@empoweredrx
Sep 27, 20221 min read


Coffee, Anxiety & Recovery!
Those recovering from an eating disorder often struggle with other conditions such as anxiety and digestive issues. Caffeine can also has...

Leah@empoweredrx
Sep 25, 20222 min read


Saying goodbye to Exercise Bulimia and Hello to Deep Health
Weightlifting has been an integral part of my recovery. When I was in the heat of disordered Eating, I was also suffering from Exercise...

Leah@empoweredrx
Sep 23, 20226 min read


Supporting Your Daughter Through the Challenges of Advanced Recovery
When my daughter was first diagnosed with anorexia I was completely lost as to what to do. In the beginning I felt extremely scared and...

Leah@empoweredrx
Aug 7, 20222 min read


Choosing Courage over Comfort in Eating Disorder Recovery
by Leah Hantman (Founder of Empowered RX) Today I woke up and meditated, poured myself a delicious cup of coffee, and stepped out onto...

Leah@empoweredrx
Aug 5, 20227 min read


Unpacking the Shame Surrounding Binge Eating Disorder
Unlike most people who struggle with binge eating disorder, I can’t really remember my very first binge. I’ve been trying to think about...

Leah@empoweredrx
Jul 31, 20224 min read


Supporting An Empath While Being One Yourself
As an empath who is helping my daughter through recovery there are times I feel completely drained. I absorb every feeling my daughter is...

Leah@empoweredrx
Jul 24, 20222 min read


10 Tips to Support Your Daughter in Recovery This Summer
Summertime can be a very difficult time of the year for those who are in recovery from an eating disorder, and/or struggle with any type...

Leah@empoweredrx
Jul 13, 20223 min read


The Importance of Rest Days in CrossFit
CrossFit is one of those sports that people have a hard time taking a break from - even for 24 hours. And I get it! It’s fun, and...

Leah@empoweredrx
Jul 10, 20223 min read


Venting about Weight + Health
Only six percent of those struggling from eating disorders are actually considered to be “underweight”. When I was researching eating...

Leah@empoweredrx
Jul 3, 20225 min read


Dealing With Perfectionism in CrossFit
I used to fool myself into thinking that the only way I should do a hobby was if I was the very best at it. I could only do art if I was...

Leah@empoweredrx
Jun 26, 20224 min read


Meet Member of the Month: Karolyn!
Like so many of us, the relationship with my body has been a complicated one. In my very early teens, I was sexually abused and groomed...

Leah@empoweredrx
Jun 20, 20224 min read


My Eating Disorder: A Bully
My eating disorder has been my friend for a long time…. A toxic friend. I feel that my eating disorder has kept me company on days where...

Leah@empoweredrx
Jun 19, 20224 min read


Eating Disorder Brain
At age sixteen, I decided I was going to eat a plant- based diet, and lose weight. Even though I was extremely active: ran long distance...

Leah@empoweredrx
Jun 12, 20228 min read


From Surviving to Thriving: My 30+ Year Journey with Body Image and Disordered Eating
I’m a 50 year old woman who has struggled with body image issues for most of my life. It pretty much started when I went off to college...

Leah@empoweredrx
Jun 6, 20223 min read


Summer Clothes
I always loved how cute the summer clothes styles were, but not on me. As the years went on and I got older, I slowly stopped wearing...

Leah@empoweredrx
May 27, 20222 min read


To All The Dance Teachers
We all know how much we love dance as an art form. It’s freeing, beautiful and open to so many possibilities. However there are sadly...

Leah@empoweredrx
May 24, 20223 min read


Nutrition Series Part 3: The Role of Protein in Recovery
Ever since we were kids, we’ve been bombarded with the idea that “carbs are evil” and “fats are forbidden”. But the reality is, is that...

Leah@empoweredrx
May 20, 20222 min read


Guidelines of EmpoweredRX
No mention of calories, weight, or other triggering information. No mention of specific/detailed behaviors - past or present. Participate...

Leah@empoweredrx
May 16, 20221 min read

bottom of page