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Being Comfortable, Being Uncomfortable - Recovery is Hard- But Worth It!
he Necessity of Being Comfortable, Being Uncomfortable in Eating Disorder Recovery Recovery from an eating disorder is a journey fraught...
Kathy Salata
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Is Rock Bottom a Thing? Do I Have to Wait to Get There?
I had an alcoholic grandfather who recovered through AA. I went to Al Anon (a support group for individuals with alcoholism in their...
Kathy Salata
Sep 6, 20242 min read


The Dreaded "C" Word
Embracing Change: A Journey Toward Growth and Healing Change is an inevitable part of life, and while it can often feel overwhelming or...
Kathy Salata
Sep 3, 20243 min read


Diet Industry Buzzwords
Listen here I am walking down the aisle in a local grocery store, and am finding callout labels, with the wellness industry promoting...
Kathy Salata
Aug 23, 20242 min read


F&^% Diet Culture
It is estimated that 18% of school age individuals exhibit disordered eating behaviors. With the advent of social media, the focus on...
Kathy Salata
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Are You Too Busy for Mindful Eating?
Mindful Eating: (If you prefer to listen, click here) Have you ever driven home, and don’t even remember the drive? Often, in our...
Kathy Salata
Jul 30, 20244 min read


"Healthy Eating" Over the Years
What is considered healthy eating and how has it changed over the years? View here to see how diet and health standards have changed...
Kathy Salata
Jul 27, 20241 min read


Why is Food Political? Lobbying in the food industry
Why is the diet industry over $1T a year? Low fat, low carb, what's next? View a brief review of food lobbying over the years.
Kathy Salata
Jul 27, 20241 min read


One Day At a Time....Developing New Healthy Habits
I remember when I first (begrudgingly) entered recovery, I thought that I would never be able to break my habits and create healthy new...
Kathy Salata
Jun 16, 20243 min read


Body Shaming - Helpful or Harmful?
I am so perplexed about the constant struggle women face when it comes to their body. Lizzo is shamed for having and accepting her...
Kathy Salata
Jun 12, 20242 min read


From Overexercise to Mindful Movement
Mindful Movement Audio/Visual Here I am a recovered exercise addict. I live in Southern California, where there is an abundance of...
Kathy Salata
Jun 6, 20244 min read


Summer Is Here. Celebrate or Hide?
Audio here Summer Season I remember when I was a child, counting down the days until summer break. As an adult, summer was not equated...
Kathy Salata
May 28, 20242 min read


The Dreaded Lunch With Friends
Imagine this, you are at a restaurant with some of your very close friends. The waitstaff asks for your order and your friend orders...
Kathy Salata
May 21, 20242 min read


Relapse & Getting Back on Track
What is relapse? According to DSM-5, relapse is a return in symptoms. Most people focus on the actions such as return of...
Kathy Salata
May 9, 20243 min read


Improve Relationships by Setting Boundaries
I was introduced to the concept of setting boundaries in eating disorder treatment. At this point in my treatment, my confidence was at...
Kathy Salata
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Why Can't I Do This? The Power of Surrendering
I was an ambitious empath. I took on more and more, and lost myself in the process. I realized that I only valued myself if I was...
Kathy Salata
Apr 27, 20243 min read


Are Supplements a Scam?
🚫 Beware of the Supplement Trap: Why the Industry Fails Those Affected by Eating Disorders 🚫 As we gather to support one another...
Kathy Salata
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Navigating Triggers
View the podcast here or read below: Living with an eating disorder can present a myriad of triggers in our everyday lives. These...
Kathy Salata
Apr 6, 20242 min read


Social Media: Friend or Enemy?
Listen to podcast here or read below: Living with an eating disorder can present a myriad of triggers in our everyday lives. These...
Kathy Salata
Apr 6, 20242 min read


Why Do We Fall for Diets, When We Know They Are Ineffective?
We are swimming in diet culture. Why do we continue to fall into the dieting trap? The diet industry is suave at reinventing itself. ...
Kathy Salata
Mar 26, 20241 min read
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