This might be the question I get asked most often on my Connection Calls. When someone books a call with me, there is frequently a quiet assumption that gets brought into our conversation. It usually sounds something like: "So you're going to hand me a meal plan and...
Why You Need a Team for Eating Disorder Recovery (and How to Build One)
Here is something I truly believe: eating disorder recovery can’t happen alone or in isolation. Eating disorders are complex. They affect the body and the mind at the same time, they tangle themselves into our relationships and routines, and they rarely respond...
Your Gut & Brain Are in Constant Conversation: The Gut-Brain Connection in ED Recovery
Have you ever had butterflies in your stomach before something nerve-wracking? Felt nauseous in the middle of a conflict? Noticed your appetite completely disappear when you're overwhelmed or stressed? That's not a coincidence. That's your gut and your brain doing...
What Restriction Actually Does to Your Digestive System
If you've ever wondered what's actually happening inside your body when eating disorder symptoms are loud, or why recovery can feel so physically uncomfortable, this post is for you! Understanding your digestive system isn't just interesting biology. It can be a...
Why Your Gut Feels Like It’s Falling Apart in Eating Disorder Recovery
Picture this: You’ve taken an incredibly brave step and have made the decision to work on nourishing your body with what it needs. You're doing all the hard things. Showing up for meals, following your meal plan (even when it’s tough!), and working through the mental...
What is Mechanical Eating? A Dietitian’s Guide to Structured Eating in Recovery
If you've been exploring eating disorder recovery, you may have come across the term mechanical eating, but what does it actually mean, and how can it support your healing journey? As a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorder recovery in Alberta and...






