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Down the Rabbit Hole: Having Covid In Recovery
No appetite. A lack of taste and smell. A cough that burns and leaves you laid up on the couch. Covid is awful. So I wait. I hope for the...

Leah Hantman
May 13, 202210 min read


Nutrition Series Part 2: The Role of Fats 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 13, 20222 min read


Nutrition Series Part 1: The Role of Carbohydrates 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 6, 20222 min read


Finding the Silver Lining
Growing up my Mom would say to try and find the silver lining in every situation. When my daughter opened up about her eating disorder I...

Leah@empoweredrx
Apr 27, 20223 min read


A Parent's Roller Coaster of Emotions throughout the Recovery Process
*When our children go through any struggle, we are right beside them for the ride. It is our greatest gift to be able to hold space for...

Leah@empoweredrx
Apr 27, 20223 min read


Becca Nano on her Recovery Journey with Empowered RX
Hi everyone, my name is Becca. I am currently in recovery from Anorexia Nervosa. I also struggle with anxiety, depression, body...

Leah@empoweredrx
Apr 18, 20223 min read


How to Navigate Conversations with Assault Survivors -APRIL Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As survivors this month can be a particularly sensitive time. Awareness campaigns are posted...
Empowered RX
Apr 13, 20225 min read


Empowered RX Crisis Companionship in Adolescent Eating Disorder Cases
Parents are an integral part of the treatment process for pediatric eating disorders. These insidious diseases impact both the mind &...

Leah@empoweredrx
Apr 12, 20225 min read


Read This if You Are Having A Bad Body Image Day
Take a deep breath! You are worthy, you are beautiful, you are growing! Recovery isn't linear and some days are going to be filled with...

Leah@empoweredrx
Apr 7, 20221 min read


Empowered RX is Changing the Status Quo with how Eating Disorders are Treated
The prevalence of Eating Disorders has increased 300% since Covid began two years ago. Social media and diet culture had already made...

Leah@empoweredrx
Apr 4, 202211 min read


Using Fitness to Heal After Trauma
*Trigger Warning – Sexual Assault* When I was in my mid-teens, I was sexually assaulted repeatedly over a period of two years....

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 31, 20223 min read


Being an Empath
An empath is a person with the ability to apprehend the emotional state of others. They are natural helpers and fixers. If empathy can be...

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 28, 20222 min read


Regret
Below is a story written by one of our teens in Eating Disorder Recovery. This vulnerable and brave story shares an aspect of recovery...

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 27, 20225 min read


Prepping for Recovery - An Alternative View
When I was in the trenches of my disordered eating, there were so many times I felt that I was “ready” to move forward, I was “ready” for...

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 24, 20223 min read


Prom Dress Shopping - A Mom’s Perspective
Your daughter is planning to attend prom this year. How exciting! She can’t wait to go shopping to find the perfect dress for this...

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 22, 20223 min read


Changing My Relationship with my Body
In order to change my disordered eating, I not only had to change the relationship with my food, but also with my body. I was so busy...

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 16, 20224 min read


Eating Disorders Do Not Discriminate
I’m both an athlete and a therapist, so there’s no way I could have an eating disorder, right? Lol, sike. As an athlete, I used ~macro...

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 10, 20222 min read


Changing Disordered Eating with Crossfit
Hi! My name is Maegan and I’m a 17 year old member of Empowered Rx! My eating disorder began when I was 13 years old. I had always...

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 4, 20226 min read


Empowered RX: Parent Journey
Empowered RX is so excited to be offering a four week parent support group for parents that have a child with an eating disorder. We will...

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 4, 20222 min read


Don't Judge. Just Listen.
I have found that having patience and listening is one of the best ways to support my daughter who struggles daily with an eating...

Leah@empoweredrx
Mar 2, 20222 min read

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