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Every January, everyone is starting another diet. It’s in your inbox, on your social feed, and even in casual conversations. The pressure to change your body is loud this time of year. But what if you didn’t need to change everything about yourself to feel better? Hi there, I’m so glad you found your way […]

Have you ever felt hopeful about your recovery, only to wake up the next day thinking you went backwards? Understanding the difference between a slip and a spiral can bring clarity in those moments. Today we’ll walk through what a slip is, what makes it become a spiral, the signs you’re spiraling (and what to […]

The idea of holiday meals without shame might feel almost too good to be true, especially if you carry the weight of years of dieting, food rules, and big meals that left you feeling out of control. You don’t need to have it all figured out to be welcome here. You’re allowed to bring your […]

Do thoughts about food take up more space in your day than you’d like? Maybe it begins the moment you wake up, wondering what to eat, feeling unsure about your choices, or replaying what you ate yesterday. This constant mental chatter can feel draining and hard to put into words. It has a name: food […]

Holiday diet talk shows up fast this time of year. Sometimes it’s loud and obvious. Other times it’s quiet, like a side comment or a “concerned” glance. Either way, it can feel heavy. If you’ve spent years trying to make peace with food or your body, these conversations can stir up shame, anger, or self-doubt. […]

Many people believe they struggle with food addiction. Maybe you’ve felt out of control around chips, cookies, or ice cream and wondered, “Why can’t I stop eating? What is wrong with me?” If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. I’m glad you’re here, welcome! I’m Dr. Meredith MacKenzie, a binge eating therapist and […]

You’ve probably been told to eat less, move more if you want to be healthy or lose weight. This advice is everywhere, but it’s not as helpful as it seems. In fact, it can be harmful. Health is more complex than just calories in and calories out. When we oversimplify it, we ignore the real […]

Body respect can feel like a confusing idea, especially when you don’t like what you see in the mirror. Maybe you’ve tried to love your body and it just didn’t feel real. Or maybe the pressure to be positive all the time has only made you feel worse. The truth is, healing your relationship with […]

You’re smart. You’re capable. And yet, food still feels like the only thing that helps when emotions run high. If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I stop eating when I’m not hungry?” or “Why do I turn to food every time I feel overwhelmed?”, you’re not alone. In this post, we’ll explore how to stop […]

If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the kitchen at night—chips, ice cream, or cookies in hand—wondering, “Why do I keep doing this?” you’re not alone. For many women, this pattern of comfort eating isn’t about greed, lack of willpower, or poor discipline. It’s a survival response. Comfort eating shows up most often in women who spend […]