By: Alison Ross, LMFT, CEDS When a child or teen is criticized about their weight and size, especially by someone important to them, like...

By: Alison Ross, LMFT, CEDS Parents, the diet industry spends millions every year to promote body insecurity in us and our kids. This...

When you're in recovery from an eating disorder, you're going to struggle with your body image sometimes. It's just part of it. What's...

In the 60s, feminists burned their bras at a Miss America contest to protest the oppressive images of female beauty that were being...

Ever try to fit a square peg into a round hole? <-- Here's what happens. The force by which you shove it, causes damage to the square...

#eatingdisorderrecovery If you're in recovery and your friend loses a bunch of weight and starts flaunting it, it can really trigger your...

I was eating dinner at a restaurant when a teen at the next table ordered a hamburger and fries. An adult at her table said, "How do you...

Parents, I know you mean well when you point out your teens' weight gain or nudge them toward dieting; but these things don't help. Your...

If you're cleaning out your closet while recovering from an eating disorder, I have some advice for you. Clutter expert Marie Kondo,...

By: Alison Ross, LMFT, CEDS So let me get this straight, whomever is in charge of American food... you're gonna take a couple of...

Author: Alison Ross, LMFT, CEDS So, there's an exercise class that I enjoy and do often. The only thing I don't like about the class is...

Author: Alison Ross, LMFT, CEDS It's a new year and the diet industry is flooding your feed with messages about why you should jump on...

Alison shares a simple yet powerful shift that can help you shift out of negative self-talk.

By: Alison Ross, LMFT, CEDS & Barbara Cook ​ Would you ever tell a friend that they are lazy, that they shouldn't eat so much, or that...

Alison shares a simple, yet powerful shift that can help you self-regulate when you feel shame about your body.