YouTube and National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Partner to Present Year-Long Video Series Focused on Eating Disorders, Resources, and Lived Experiences

Humans are storytellers. Universally, we seek to foster understanding and harmony with one another through sharing our experiences and knowledge. Together, we are made stronger through these stories and discover new ways to communicate across divides. In this spirit, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is partnering with YouTube to produce a 52-week year long […]

Are You Stuck in Perfectionism?

In 2018, I had a panic attack while beginning a book lecture at my local public library. I stood at the lectern and became unable to breathe. I felt nauseous and as if I were about to faint. As it became obvious that I was unable to speak, someone in the audience yelled, “I think […]

The Support I Didn’t Know I Needed

Housing the body with an eating disorder is a lonely and hollow place to be. It can be debilitating. I know because I suffered from an undiagnosed binge eating disorder for many years. And when I realized that I must have an eating disorder in 2016, I sought out support. As a black, middle aged […]

When Does Binge Eating Become Binge-Eating Disorder?

Featuring Dr. Christine Peat, NEDA Clinical Advisory Council: Some research suggests that people with BED were more likely to have gone through a stressful life event leading up to their diagnosis, like a death, separation from a family member, or an accident. It’s also common for people with binge-eating disorder to have experienced trauma, according […]

Celebrating Women- Women’s History Month

“Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe you must become its soul.” — Coretta Scott King The History  Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and our overall society. As women, we carry an indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, love, comfort, […]