F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders) started a unique virtual support service this year called Men of F.E.A.S.T. and is quickly gaining traction. Designed for the male audience, its objective is to empower and educate those who have loved ones, friends, and colleagues with eating disorders in becoming more effective in caregiving.…
DetailsSusan Burton is an editor at the public radio program This American Life and a former editor of Harper’s. In this episode of Peace Meal, Susan tells us about Empty, a personal story of her eating disorders long kept hidden. Listen to this podcast episode here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an…
DetailsRobyn Stevens has taken an improbable road to the Summer Olympics in the arcane sport of race walking. Elliott Almond discusses her story and how she returned to the sport after she quit competing 17 years ago because of an eating disorder. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with…
DetailsPinterest Inc. said it will ban advertisements with weight-loss language and imagery on its platform, as the company joins a broader body-positivity movement. Kimberly Chin writes about how the image-sharing platform will bar language and imagery that idealizes or denigrates certain body types. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an…
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