A Journey Through Eating Disorders Support & Recovery

Community is more than just a group of people—it's a supportive network where every voice is acknowledged and every struggle is met with compassion. When challenges seem overwhelming, a caring community provides the empathy and strength needed to rediscover hope. This blog delves into how finding safe spaces and building connections can support the recovery process, fostering a sense of…

There’s a pervasive and destructive belief that too many people with eating disorders struggle to shake off: the belief that they don’t deserve help, that they don’t deserve compassion, that they don’t deserve recovery. But here's the truth: not one more person should feel this way. Eating disorders are often tangled in feelings of shame, guilt, and worthlessness. The very…

Content warning: This article contains information and discussion around the topic of suicide. We know that eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses after opioid use disorder. One of the most serious and potentially fatal effects of eating disorders is suicide. Research shows that eating disorders carry a significant increased risk for suicide. In fact,…

“Not One More” is a jumping off point for action leading to change. Progress can take small steps that can sometimes be hard to see. To provide Help, Support, and Recovery, we need to focus on Hope, Opportunity, and Resources to inspire us to act. Right now, for me, the phrase “Not One More” is about connection. We need connection…

Eating disorders are one of the deadliest mental illnesses, yet they often go overlooked as they are misunderstood and deeply stigmatized. They thrive in silence, misinformation, and societal pressures that warp our relationships with food and our bodies. Every year, countless individuals suffer, many without the support or resources they need to heal. Too many lives are lost, too many…

Not One More embodies Alsana’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that no one has to endure the pain of an eating disorder alone. For years, our mission has been singularly focused on providing primary eating disorder care, building a robust Compassion-Focused Therapy framework that treats the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We believe in a world where not one more individual…

From the moment we are born, our lives are defined by numbers. Our age, GPA, school ranking, social media followers—all metrics that shape how we measure success and self-worth. We live in a world that tells us numbers determine our value. But for those struggling with eating disorders, numbers can become a prison. The number on a scale, the calories…

Did you know that nearly twenty percent of Americans identify as neurodivergent? Did you know that about ten percent of the population in the United States will experience an eating disorder? Each of these conditions can pose risks to one’s health and contribute to difficulties in navigating everyday life. When neurodivergence and eating disorders overlap, those risks and challenges can…

Eating disorders (EDs) are mental illnesses in which someone struggles with their relationship to food and behaviors around eating. They are caused by a convergence of genetic, biological, social, and psychological factors that may differ from person to person. However, because EDs impact how someone nourishes and moves their body, these conditions can have serious health complications. This article highlights…

Eating disorders are complex medical conditions with a wide variety of influencing factors. A growing body of research is finding that the gut-brain connection may play an important role in the development of eating disorders. Eating disorders, regardless of cause or severity, are treatable and recovery is possible. This article will take a deeper look at the gut-brain connection and…