Connie Sobczak is the author of Embody and Founder of The Body Positive, an organization dedicated to teaching people to listen to their bodies, learn and thrive. This is especially true with eating disorders and Connie has shared some useful tips and words of advice on her blog concerning self-love and finding inner piece during the pandemic.…
DetailsThe California court case of eating disorder patient Jamie F. v. UnitedHealthcare Ins. Co. concluded with a favorable decision for the plaintiff – an amazing victory for Jamie and her legal team represented by Kantor & Kantor. Jamie, a teenage college student, encountered a relapse of her eating disorder and her treatment team determined that…
DetailsA memoirist is asked the same few questions over and over. One that comes up surprisingly often: “Did you write your book as a cathartic act?” My answer has always been an emphatic No. In good memoir, I maintain, emotions have been processed, dealt with, swept neatly into the dustpan, well before the writing occurs.…
DetailsThe Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) is seeking out stories from the eating disorder community in hopes of advocating for change on a policy level. These narratives will inform their advocacy efforts and may help shape the landscape of care for individuals affected by eating disorders. Currently, there are two different EDC surveys to fill out…
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