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<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-103-rethinking-nutrition-in-recovery-with-shena-washburn/">Episode 103: Rethinking Nutrition in Recovery with Shena Washburn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/recovery-conversations-a-qa-with-nichole-c/">Recovery Conversations: A Q&#038;A with Nichole C.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is &#8220;Discover the Power of Nutrition.&#8221; For folks struggling with an eating disorder or navigating recovery, the word &#8220;nutrition&#8221; can feel powerfully loaded. Eating disorders disrupt your ability to nourish yourself—to eat consistently, to eat enough, to eat with variety and flexibility. Diet culture [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-national-nutrition-month/">Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: National Nutrition Month</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>From Olympic podiums to powerful storytelling, Jessie Diggins continues to inspire both on and off the world stage. In Threshold, Jessie courageously opens up about her eating disorder recovery journey and shares how The Emily Program helped save her life at 18, the highs of her career, and the very real, raw, and vulnerable struggles [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/the-emily-program-sponsors-jessie-diggins-documentary-threshold/">The Emily Program Sponsors Jessie Diggins Documentary, Threshold</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, Jason shares his story of recovering from an eating disorder as a male, including why, after more than 25 years of recovery, he felt called to share his story publicly. Jason traces the roots of his eating disorder back to the weight-cutting culture of competitive wrestling in [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-102-learning-self-love-in-recovery-with-jason-peterson/">Episode 102: Learning Self-Love in Recovery with Jason Peterson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>You’re a few hours into treatment—or maybe a few days in—when you begin to wonder if you’ve made a mistake. The anxiety you expected to subside has only gotten more intense. You’re not sick enough for this, it says. You can handle this on your own. Part of you is already scanning for the exit. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/the-first-week-of-treatment-is-hard-heres-what-helps/">The First Week of Treatment is Hard. Here&#8217;s What Helps.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: Why Recover?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: Recovery is hard work. Eating disorders are tenacious illnesses that fight to stick around, convincing you they’re keeping you safe even as they chip away at your joy, health, and freedom. When you’re in the thick of your healing work, it’s natural to ask yourself, “Why am I doing this again?” In this [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-why-recover/">Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: Why Recover?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. Pam Sanderson Lyon lives in Durham, North Carolina, in a home full of animals, people, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/that-time-i-lost-my-anchor/">That Time I Lost My Anchor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, dietitian Gretchen Wallace joins us to explore how we can protect the next generation’s relationship with food. Together, we unpack why body image struggles in adolescence shouldn’t be dismissed as a harmless phase—and why the fact that these struggles are common doesn’t mean they’re acceptable or something [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-101-helping-kids-build-a-peaceful-relationship-with-food-with-gretchen-wallace/">Episode 101: Helping Kids Build a Peaceful Relationship with Food with Gretchen Wallace</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: It happens like clockwork: a new year arrives, and with it, renewed pressures to shrink, sculpt, or “fix” ourselves. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly 80% of people who set New Year’s resolutions focus on changing their bodies, eating habits, or fitness routines. For those living with an eating disorder, working to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-new-years-resolutions/">Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: New Year&#8217;s Resolutions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Finding Clarity in the Chaos of Recovery</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. A graduate of the University of Miami’s College of Engineering, Abbey Griffith (she/her/hers) is an [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/finding-clarity-in-the-chaos-of-recovery/">Finding Clarity in the Chaos of Recovery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. Molly Morrison is a future physician, runner, and self-proclaimed journal enthusiast who is in ongoing [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/louder-than-the-eating-disorder-finding-my-voice-in-recovery/">Louder Than the Eating Disorder: Finding My Voice in Recovery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: Home for the Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: Coming home for the holidays when an eating disorder is in the mix can be deeply complicated—for the person navigating it, and for the people who love them. In this episode of Between Bites, Dr. Jillian Lampert reflects on her own experience returning home from college while struggling with an eating disorder, and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-home-for-the-holidays/">Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: Home for the Holidays</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For many adults, eating has never felt straightforward. Certain textures or smells might make you tense up before you even take a bite. Maybe you once choked or got sick after eating something unfamiliar, and food hasn’t felt safe since. Or perhaps you rarely feel hungry at all; eating just feels like something you have [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/arfid-treatment-for-adults-warning-signs-and-specialized-care/">ARFID Treatment for Adults: Warning Signs and Specialized Care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Finding Support and Strength During the Holiday Season</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/finding-support-and-strength-during-the-holiday-season/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Services]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The holidays—from Halloween through Thanksgiving and the December celebrations—can be one of the most challenging times for individuals and families navigating eating disorders. While many focus on celebrations, those struggling may face heightened stress around food-centered entertainment, meals, disrupted routines, and social pressures. It’s common to wonder, “Is this really the right time for treatment?” [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/finding-support-and-strength-during-the-holiday-season/">Finding Support and Strength During the Holiday Season</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Episode 100: It’s Not Just Picky Eating: Recognizing and Treating ARFID with Mem &#038; Elysse</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-100-its-not-just-picky-eating-recognizing-and-treating-arfid/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARFID]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, we’re joined by two North Carolina-based Emily Program clinicians, Mem Wood and Elysse Thebner Miller, to talk all things Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID. Mem and Elysse unpack what makes ARFID different from ordinary food preferences, why it can emerge at any age, and how symptoms [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-100-its-not-just-picky-eating-recognizing-and-treating-arfid/">Episode 100: It’s Not Just Picky Eating: Recognizing and Treating ARFID with Mem &#038; Elysse</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>From Bulimia to PhD: A Story of Grit, Recovery, and Growth</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/from-bulimia-to-phd-a-story-of-grit-recovery-and-growth/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bulimia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Bloggers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recovery]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30698</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. Amanda Marie (she/her) is a PhD in Psychology and a passionate advocate for eating disorder [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/from-bulimia-to-phd-a-story-of-grit-recovery-and-growth/">From Bulimia to PhD: A Story of Grit, Recovery, and Growth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Gold-In Cracks: A Q&#038;A with Author Heather Palmer</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/gold-in-cracks-a-qa-with-author-heather-palmer/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Book Q&A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Bloggers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30590</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. Heather Palmer is a 500-hour yoga teacher, mother of four, and author. Her book, Gold-In Cracks, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/gold-in-cracks-a-qa-with-author-heather-palmer/">Gold-In Cracks: A Q&#038;A with Author Heather Palmer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Navigating the Thanksgiving Table: A Letter for Those in Eating Disorder Recovery</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/thanksgiving-eating-disorder-recovery-support/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recovery]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30655</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>A note upfront: you will get through Thanksgiving this year. You will get through this day supercharged with expectations of gratitude, joy, and togetherness. This day, when seemingly everyone is eager to take to the kitchen and prepare their assigned dish, presenting it to a table of revelers ready to express their thankfulness over an [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/thanksgiving-eating-disorder-recovery-support/">Navigating the Thanksgiving Table: A Letter for Those in Eating Disorder Recovery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: Understanding ARFID</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-arfid/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARFID]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recovery]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30576</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Between Bites, Dr. Jillian Lampert explores Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)—an eating disorder characterized by limited food intake in terms of total volume, variety, or both. Unlike other eating disorders, ARFID isn&#8217;t driven by concerns about weight or body image. Jillian breaks down the three main ways ARFID [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-arfid/">Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: Understanding ARFID</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>What Goes Up and Never Comes Down: Age, Recovery, and Learning to Choose Myself</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/age-recovery-body-neutrality/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Body Image]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Bloggers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recovery]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30583</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. Danielle Dow, MA, LPC, NCC, is a licensed professional counselor specializing in eating disorder recovery, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/age-recovery-body-neutrality/">What Goes Up and Never Comes Down: Age, Recovery, and Learning to Choose Myself</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Food Access During the Government Shutdown</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/food-access-during-the-government-shutdown/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Food Insecurity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30496</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The ongoing government shutdown—now the longest in U.S. history—has disrupted critical nutrition assistance programs.  For the first time in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program&#8217;s (SNAP) 60-year history, benefits were not issued as scheduled on November 1st, impacting 42 million Americans. Federal action is underway to fund payments, but the timeline for distribution varies by state, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/food-access-during-the-government-shutdown/">Food Access During the Government Shutdown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Episode 99: What Parents Need to Know About Long-Term Recovery with John &#038; Kathy</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-99-what-parents-need-to-know-about-long-term-recovery-with-john-kathy/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:38:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recovery Challenges]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Young Adults]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30430</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide. Please use your discretion when listening and connect with your support system as needed. If you&#8217;re experiencing suicidal thoughts, help is available. Text or call 988 to reach the Suicide &#38; Crisis Lifeline. Episode description: When their daughter Grace developed an eating disorder, John and Kathy experienced [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-99-what-parents-need-to-know-about-long-term-recovery-with-john-kathy/">Episode 99: What Parents Need to Know About Long-Term Recovery with John &#038; Kathy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>40:39</itunes:duration>
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		<title>ADHD and Eating Disorders: Understanding Treatment and Recovery</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/adhd-and-eating-disorders-treatment-and-recovery/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Co-Occurring Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30414</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Many people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) notice that their eating habits don&#8217;t follow a predictable rhythm. Maybe you lose track of time and forget to eat until hunger becomes unbearable. Or you snack impulsively—not out of hunger, but because it feels like the only way to calm down when your brain is buzzing and overstimulated. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/adhd-and-eating-disorders-treatment-and-recovery/">ADHD and Eating Disorders: Understanding Treatment and Recovery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: Halloween</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-halloween/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30325</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: Halloween kicks off months of food-focused holidays, and for people with eating disorders, the candy-centered celebration can create significant stress. In this Between Bites episode, Dr. Jillian Lampert discusses how to approach Halloween, whether you&#8217;re supporting the kids in your life or navigating your own recovery. She explains why limiting kids&#8217; access to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-halloween/">Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: Halloween</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
		<itunes:duration>13:12</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How to Pay for Eating Disorder Treatment</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/how-to-pay-for-eating-disorder-treatment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Services]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30340</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>You know you need help for an eating disorder—or someone you love does—but you can’t figure out if you can afford treatment, and it’s keeping you stuck. Insurance policies are written in language that&#8217;s deliberately hard to decode. You need to know what your plan covers and what you’ll owe, and getting that information is [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/how-to-pay-for-eating-disorder-treatment/">How to Pay for Eating Disorder Treatment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Episode 98: Getting My Spark Back in Recovery with Abby Kurszewski</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-98-abby-kurszewski-recovery/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Body Image]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Co-Occurring Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OSFED]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30259</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, Abby Kurszewski reflects on how years of weight-related comments from family and doctors shaped her relationship with food and body image. She explains that these experiences—along with a ninth-grade calorie-tracking assignment—were among the factors that fueled disordered eating during her teenage years. Abby recalls the painful disconnect [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-98-abby-kurszewski-recovery/">Episode 98: Getting My Spark Back in Recovery with Abby Kurszewski</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>36:09</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: Weight Stigma in Healthcare</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-weight-stigma-in-healthcare/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Between Bites, Dr. Jillian Lampert explores the topic of weight stigma and its harmful effects on health and healthcare. She defines weight stigma as judgment or discrimination based on body size, shape, or appearance—and explains how it shows up in everyday life, from jokes in the media to treatment [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-weight-stigma-in-healthcare/">Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: Weight Stigma in Healthcare</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Hidden Cost of Untreated Eating Disorders: Academic Dreams Deferred</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-untreated-eating-disorders-academic-dreams-deferred/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick Goldberg]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 03:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Anorexia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARFID]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Binge Eating Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bulimia]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30239</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Academic excellence can vanish almost overnight when eating disorders take hold. High-achieving students find themselves unable to concentrate, missing classes, and watching their GPAs plummet. The academic consequences extend far beyond temporary setbacks—they can derail entire educational trajectories. Learn more about eating disorder treatment and school support for teens and families The Numbers Tell a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-untreated-eating-disorders-academic-dreams-deferred/">The Hidden Cost of Untreated Eating Disorders: Academic Dreams Deferred</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>I Am Fed Up: My Eating Disorder Recovery Diaries: A Q&#038;A with Cate Triendl</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/poetry-eating-disorder-recovery-cate-triendl/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30188</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. Cate is a writer from Edinburgh, Scotland. She regularly publishes articles on her own blog—Wee Scottish [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/poetry-eating-disorder-recovery-cate-triendl/">I Am Fed Up: My Eating Disorder Recovery Diaries: A Q&#038;A with Cate Triendl</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Trauma and Eating Disorders: Understanding the Connection</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/trauma-and-eating-disorders-connection/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick Goldberg]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Marie’s Story Marie was just 10 years old when she started her first diet, hoping to stop the bullying about her weight. Growing up as one of 10 children, she already felt different from everyone around her. By 13, restricting food had become her way of coping. Then at 15, a traumatic experience changed everything. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/trauma-and-eating-disorders-connection/">Trauma and Eating Disorders: Understanding the Connection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Episode 97: Breaking Isolation and Stigma in Recovery with Jami Schadler</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-97-breaking-isolation-and-stigma-in-recovery-with-jami-schadler/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Co-Occurring Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, we hear from Jami Schadler, a mom of four and passionate eating disorder advocate from Dyersville, Iowa. Jami opens up about her 25-year struggle with an eating disorder, how unresolved childhood trauma played a role, and the turning point that sparked her recovery. Now in recovery, Jami [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-97-breaking-isolation-and-stigma-in-recovery-with-jami-schadler/">Episode 97: Breaking Isolation and Stigma in Recovery with Jami Schadler</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>22:44</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: School and ED Treatment</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-school-and-ed-treatment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy Linden]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Introducing Between Bites: The Peace Meal podcast is launching Between Bites, a new series of short, focused episodes hosted by Dr. Jillian Lampert. Designed to offer quick insights and meaningful support for eating disorder recovery, these bite-sized conversations will explore practical topics in a more accessible format. Episode description: In this inaugural episode of Between Bites, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/between-bites-with-jillian-lampert-school-and-ed-treatment/">Between Bites with Jillian Lampert: School and ED Treatment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>12:54</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How Eating Disorders Affect Academic Performance: Understanding the Brain-Body Connection</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/how-eating-disorders-affect-academic-performance-understanding-the-brain-body-connection/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy Linden]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Anorexia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARFID]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Binge Eating Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bulimia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Young Adults]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=30059</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>When a straight-A student suddenly struggles with basic math problems, or a creative writer can&#8217;t finish a simple paragraph, the culprit might not be lack of effort. For students with eating disorders, the brain-school connection becomes disrupted in ways that many families don&#8217;t expect. The impact goes far beyond missed meals affecting energy levels. Eating [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/how-eating-disorders-affect-academic-performance-understanding-the-brain-body-connection/">How Eating Disorders Affect Academic Performance: Understanding the Brain-Body Connection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Weight Stigma and Food Bias</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/weight-stigma-and-food-bias/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angie Michel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[For Providers]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.emilyprogram.com/?p=11209</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>We all live in diet culture, a society obsessed with thinness and dieting. Weight and food biases permeate the air we breathe, tingeing our thoughts and actions in ways sometimes hard to notice. Providers, patients—none of us—are immune to these biases. They’re often subtle and deeply embedded, and left unexamined and unchecked, they can manifest [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/weight-stigma-and-food-bias/">Weight Stigma and Food Bias</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Episode 96: Navigating the “Middle Place” of Recovery with Mallary Tenore Tarpley</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-96-navigating-the-middle-place-of-recovery-with-mallary-tenore-tarpley/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anorexia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Book Q&A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Recovery]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=29936</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, we sit down with Mallary Tenore Tarpley, journalist, professor, and author of the forthcoming book Slip. Mallary opens up about her personal journey with anorexia, her path to treatment, and her concept of the “middle place” in recovery—a space between acute illness and full recovery that is [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-96-navigating-the-middle-place-of-recovery-with-mallary-tenore-tarpley/">Episode 96: Navigating the “Middle Place” of Recovery with Mallary Tenore Tarpley</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>A Letter to the Parent I Used to Be</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/a-letter-to-the-parent-i-used-to-be/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy Linden]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Bloggers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teenagers]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=29887</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Aronson Dear me, when I was you, Hi, you. I would ask how you’re doing, but sadly, I know how you’re doing. You’re scared. You’re worried. You’re hurting, confused, angry, frustrated, and broken. You’re thinking of every comment, every look, every everything that has ever been said to your child. You want to scream. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/a-letter-to-the-parent-i-used-to-be/">A Letter to the Parent I Used to Be</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Episode 95: What We Wish You Knew About Recovery with Jenny Beck &#038; Sarah Bergen</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-95-what-we-wish-you-knew-about-recovery-with-jenny-beck-sarah-bergen/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:18:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[For Providers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recovery]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=29879</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, we hear from Jenny Beck and Sarah Bergen, two passionate leaders at The Emily Program’s Ohio treatment centers. Jenny, the Site Director, and Sarah, the Regional Medical Director, offer personal and professional insight into eating disorder recovery—what they love about their work, what makes it challenging, and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-95-what-we-wish-you-knew-about-recovery-with-jenny-beck-sarah-bergen/">Episode 95: What We Wish You Knew About Recovery with Jenny Beck &#038; Sarah Bergen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>40:00</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Butterflies: A Metaphor for the Recovery Process</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/butterflies-a-metaphor-for-the-recovery-process/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=29820</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Continuing a summer tradition, the teachers and patients at The Emily Program’s Durham and Atlanta facilities are watching the metamorphosis of caterpillars to butterflies in our classrooms this month. These furry little creatures go through a great deal of change in two short weeks, similar to the remarkable changes our patients make during their recovery [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/butterflies-a-metaphor-for-the-recovery-process/">Butterflies: A Metaphor for the Recovery Process</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Episode 94: Moving Beyond Pseudo-Recovery with Darby Kellogg</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-94-moving-beyond-pseudo-recovery-with-darby-kellogg/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anorexia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Young Adults]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=29747</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, we hear from Darby Kellogg, a former collegiate runner who spent years in pseudo-recovery after receiving treatment for anorexia. Darby reflects on how her eating disorder took root in the culture of competitive running, where an intense focus on performance, discipline, and “clean eating” often normalized or [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-94-moving-beyond-pseudo-recovery-with-darby-kellogg/">Episode 94: Moving Beyond Pseudo-Recovery with Darby Kellogg</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>24:12</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Worried about Relapse?</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/worried-about-relapse/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Todd]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Research]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.emilyprogram.com/?p=6008</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Eating disorder recovery is challenging, and it’s never one-size-fits-all. Recovery isn’t linear because healing is a deeply personal process that happens in waves, not all at once. Making real, human progress takes time and effort. It’s common to take one step forward and two steps back. Sometimes, old behaviors return in the form of a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/worried-about-relapse/">Worried about Relapse?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Episode 93: Recovering as a Transmasculine Person with Dev Seacrest</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-93-recovering-as-a-transmasculine-person-with-dev-seacrest/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 15:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anorexia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARFID]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Body Image]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=29583</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode, Dr. Dev Seacrest returns to Peace Meal to reflect on how his evolving understanding of gender, body image, and disability has shaped his recovery from both anorexia and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).  Since first joining us in 2020, Dev has gained deeper clarity on how gender dysphoria influenced his [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-93-recovering-as-a-transmasculine-person-with-dev-seacrest/">Episode 93: Recovering as a Transmasculine Person with Dev Seacrest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<itunes:duration>42:41</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Should You Postpone Treatment for School? What I Learned</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/should-you-postpone-treatment-for-school/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Bloggers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[School]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teenagers]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=29497</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. This story mentions eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms, as well as suicidal ideation. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, help is available by texting [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/should-you-postpone-treatment-for-school/">Should You Postpone Treatment for School? What I Learned</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Episode 92: School Doesn&#8217;t Have to Be a Barrier with Mindy Elliott</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-92-school-doesnt-have-to-be-a-barrier-with-mindy-elliott/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=29271</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, we’re joined by Mindy Elliott, Director of Education at The Emily Program, for a thoughtful conversation about supporting students in eating disorder treatment. With over a decade of experience, Mindy speaks to the concerns that many families face: What happens to school during treatment? Will my child [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-92-school-doesnt-have-to-be-a-barrier-with-mindy-elliott/">Episode 92: School Doesn&#8217;t Have to Be a Barrier with Mindy Elliott</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Eating Disorders and Alcohol Use: Understanding the Connection</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/eating-disorders-alcohol-use-treatment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Co-Occurring Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ohio]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=29096</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The connection between alcohol use and eating disorders is more common—and more complex—than many people realize. Research shows that up to half of those with an eating disorder have also struggled with substance use. And for people with a history of substance use challenges, the likelihood of also experiencing an eating disorder is approximately 11 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/eating-disorders-alcohol-use-treatment/">Eating Disorders and Alcohol Use: Understanding the Connection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Episode 91: Showing Up for Someone with an Eating Disorder with Kezia Reeder</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-91-showing-up-for-someone-with-an-eating-disorder-with-kezia-reeder/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=29047</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, Kezia Reeder joins host Dr. Jillian Lampert to offer thoughtful, compassionate guidance for anyone supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. As a clinician with lived eating disorder experience, Kezia understands how complicated it can feel to reach out for help—especially when you&#8217;re afraid of saying [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-91-showing-up-for-someone-with-an-eating-disorder-with-kezia-reeder/">Episode 91: Showing Up for Someone with an Eating Disorder with Kezia Reeder</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Food Insecurity and Eating Disorders</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/food-insecurity-and-eating-disorders/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angie Michel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Eating disorders don’t have a single cause. They develop from a mix of biological, psychological, and social factors. One important factor that often gets overlooked is food insecurity—the lack of reliable access to enough safe, nutritious food. When food is unpredictable, eating patterns shift. People may skip meals, eat past fullness when food becomes available, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/food-insecurity-and-eating-disorders/">Food Insecurity and Eating Disorders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why Choose The Emily Program Over a Therapist, Dietitian, or Physician?</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/why-choose-emily-program-over-therapist-dietitian-physician/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Todd]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.emilyprogram.com/?p=6456</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, you may be wondering where to turn for help. Many people start with a therapist, dietitian, or primary care doctor—but is that enough? Eating disorders affect the body, brain, and emotions in deeply connected ways. Because of this, recovery isn’t something one provider [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/why-choose-emily-program-over-therapist-dietitian-physician/">Why Choose The Emily Program Over a Therapist, Dietitian, or Physician?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Episode 90: Starting a New Chapter with Katelyn Olmsted</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-90-katelyn-olmsted-recovery/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peace Meal Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=28826</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, Katelyn Olmsted opens up about the challenges she faced as a teenager navigating an eating disorder, treatment, and recovery. She shares the fear and resistance she felt when faced with the idea of getting help, the moment she realized she could no longer fight her battle alone, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/episode-90-katelyn-olmsted-recovery/">Episode 90: Starting a New Chapter with Katelyn Olmsted</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>GLP-1 Medications and Eating Disorders: What You Should Know</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/glp-1-medications-eating-disorders-risks-recovery/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>These days, it’s nearly impossible to scroll through social media or turn on your TV without seeing ads for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, these medications are now aggressively marketed for weight loss. But behind their rising popularity lies a more complicated reality—one that raises concerns for [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/glp-1-medications-eating-disorders-risks-recovery/">GLP-1 Medications and Eating Disorders: What You Should Know</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>New Year Strategies: Safeguarding Your Eating Disorder Recovery</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/protecting-your-eating-disorder-recovery-in-the-new-year/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recovery Challenges]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=28337</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>As the calendar turns to a new year, social media feeds and conversations overflow with &#8220;new year, new you&#8221; transformation talk. For people recovering from eating disorders and disordered eating, this annual barrage of resolution messages can feel overwhelming—especially when so much of it focuses on changing your body or becoming a “better” you. Recovery [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/protecting-your-eating-disorder-recovery-in-the-new-year/">New Year Strategies: Safeguarding Your Eating Disorder Recovery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>ARFID Treatment Guide: Understanding and Addressing the Disorder</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/arfid-treatment-guide/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[ARFID]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Services]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=28276</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>This blog was developed with insights from Amy Braverman, MS, LCMHC, Clinical Manager of The Emily Program’s Triangle Outpatient Center in Durham, NC; Kayla Warechowski, Registered Dietitian at our Douglas Residential Treatment Center in Durham, NC; and Sydney Brodeur-Johnson, PhD, LCP, CEDS, Senior Director of The Emily Program’s Clinical Services and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/arfid-treatment-guide/">ARFID Treatment Guide: Understanding and Addressing the Disorder</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Eating Disorder Treatment During the Holidays: Your Questions Answered</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/eating-disorder-treatment-during-the-holidays/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=28172</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The holiday season often brings a complex mix of emotions for those considering eating disorder treatment. While others focus on festivities, you may be wrestling with questions that feel too heavy to answer: &#8220;Is this the right time for treatment?&#8221; &#8220;What about our family traditions?&#8221; &#8220;How will we handle the holidays apart?&#8221; These concerns are [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/eating-disorder-treatment-during-the-holidays/">Eating Disorder Treatment During the Holidays: Your Questions Answered</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Thanksgiving and Eating Disorder Recovery: Helpful Tips</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/thanksgiving-tips-for-eating-disorder-recovery/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recovery Challenges]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=28104</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Eating disorder recovery doesn’t have an off-season—and Thanksgiving can feel like one of its most challenging tests. For many, this day centers not just on food, but on the entire experience of it: preparing elaborate dishes, gathering around the table, and sharing in what&#8217;s meant to be a celebratory meal. Yet for someone navigating eating [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/thanksgiving-tips-for-eating-disorder-recovery/">Thanksgiving and Eating Disorder Recovery: Helpful Tips</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why Transgender People Face Higher Risks of Eating Disorders</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/why-trans-people-face-higher-risks-of-eating-disorders/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Body Image]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ED Q&A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LGBTQIA+]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=28046</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This blog includes mention of suicide. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, help is available through The Trevor Project or by texting or calling 988. At The Emily Program, we know that the journey to healing is deeply personal. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/why-trans-people-face-higher-risks-of-eating-disorders/">Why Transgender People Face Higher Risks of Eating Disorders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Body Acceptance: A Crucial Step in Eating Disorder Recovery</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/body-acceptance-in-eating-disorder-recovery/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Body Image]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recovery Challenges]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=27937</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Our relationships with our bodies can be complex, evolving as we move through different experiences, environments, and personal challenges. For those who have struggled with disordered eating, an eating disorder, and/or body image concerns, adopting a mindset of body acceptance—or even neutrality—can feel daunting, maybe even impossible at times. But it’s important to remember that [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/body-acceptance-in-eating-disorder-recovery/">Body Acceptance: A Crucial Step in Eating Disorder Recovery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Need for Greater Eating Disorder Education</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/bridging-the-gap-addressing-the-need-for-greater-eating-disorder-education/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Bloggers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=27688</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Morgan Eagan (she/her) is an Admissions Coordinator for The Emily Program and a longtime advocate for destigmatizing mental health. She has a history of working with both adults and children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, in recent years, has discovered a passion for helping individuals seek eating disorder care. Morgan is committed to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/bridging-the-gap-addressing-the-need-for-greater-eating-disorder-education/">Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Need for Greater Eating Disorder Education</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Supporting Students in School During Eating Disorder Treatment</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/supporting-students-school-in-eating-disorder-treatment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 23:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=21499</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The fear of slipping behind in school shouldn’t be a barrier to connecting with lifesaving eating disorder care. While this concern is common and valid, your child or patient’s health must come before any outside commitments or responsibilities—including their education. The good news? Prioritizing health does not have to adversely affect academic progress. At The [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/supporting-students-school-in-eating-disorder-treatment/">Supporting Students in School During Eating Disorder Treatment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bake it Til You Make it: A Q&#038;A with Dayna Altman</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/bake-it-til-you-make-it-a-qa-with-dayna-altman/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Bloggers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recovery]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=26969</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. Dayna Altman is an energetic and dynamic author, speaker, and entrepreneur. A nationally recognized mental [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/bake-it-til-you-make-it-a-qa-with-dayna-altman/">Bake it Til You Make it: A Q&#038;A with Dayna Altman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Staff Spotlight, Chris Herdegen</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/staff-spotlight-chris-herdegen/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tell us about yourself! Hello, my name is Chris Herdegen (he/him) and I am the National Facilities Manager for Accanto Health, the parent company of The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health. I have been an employee at The Emily Program for a little over 14 years and worked as a self-employed contractor three years [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/staff-spotlight-chris-herdegen/">Staff Spotlight, Chris Herdegen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Staff Spotlight, Parkavi Chellappa</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/staff-spotlight-parkavi-chellappa/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tell us about yourself! I am Parkavi Chellappa (she/her), MD, the Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services in North Carolina. I have been with The Emily Program for almost seven years. How does a collaborative approach to eating disorder treatment benefit clients? Eating disorders are usually sneaky and try to find loopholes to get [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/staff-spotlight-parkavi-chellappa/">Staff Spotlight, Parkavi Chellappa</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Staff Spotlight, Sydney Engberg</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/staff-spotlight-sydney-engberg/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=25904</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tell us about yourself! My name is Sydney Engberg (she/her) and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), MS, LD, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), at The Emily Program’s Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Atlanta, Georgia. I have been with The Emily Program since August of 2021. What would you like people to know about the [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/staff-spotlight-sydney-engberg/">Staff Spotlight, Sydney Engberg</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Considering Treatment? 3 Reasons Not to Wait for the “Perfect Time” to Get Help for Your Child</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/considering-treatment-3-reasons-not-to-wait-for-the-perfect-time-to-get-help-for-your-child/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=25884</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Seeking eating disorder care for your child can be an overwhelming decision. Their illness has already robbed them of so much, and you can’t help but wonder: Won’t treatment mean sacrificing even more? Maybe it can wait until a better time, you reason – when school is out, or social activities have settled down. For now, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/considering-treatment-3-reasons-not-to-wait-for-the-perfect-time-to-get-help-for-your-child/">Considering Treatment? 3 Reasons Not to Wait for the “Perfect Time” to Get Help for Your Child</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>3 Ways PHP/IDP and IOP Can Help Adults Balancing Treatment and Family Life</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/3-ways-php-iop-can-help-adults-balancing-treatment-and-family-life/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=25881</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses, and yet, research shows that a majority of diagnosed, suffering adults will not seek treatment for their symptoms or concerns. We know that early treatment is critical when navigating the challenging landscape of an eating disorder. The longer one delays care, the greater the risks are for an [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/3-ways-php-iop-can-help-adults-balancing-treatment-and-family-life/">3 Ways PHP/IDP and IOP Can Help Adults Balancing Treatment and Family Life</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Choosing Effective Eating Disorder Care: Is Day Treatment Right for Your Child?</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/is-day-treatment-right-for-your-child-a-guide-to-choosing-effective-eating-disorder-care/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:58:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=25878</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child. So when it comes to finding the right program to treat their eating disorder, it’s important to pick one fully equipped with the specialized knowledge and tools necessary to meet their unique needs. Many eating disorder programs offered today began with treating adults [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/is-day-treatment-right-for-your-child-a-guide-to-choosing-effective-eating-disorder-care/">Choosing Effective Eating Disorder Care: Is Day Treatment Right for Your Child?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Medical Complications of Eating Disorders</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/medical-complications-of-eating-disorders/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[About Eating Disorders]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Unlike some other mental health diagnoses, eating disorders have a high prevalence of associated medical complications. In fact, eating disorders are responsible for more than 3 million lost healthy years annually worldwide and are the second deadliest of all psychiatric diagnoses, second only to opioid use disorder. Virtually every organ and system in the human [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/medical-complications-of-eating-disorders/">Medical Complications of Eating Disorders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>What Are Therapeutic Meals?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>At The Emily Program, meals are more than just fuel for the body — they&#8217;re opportunities for healing. Therapeutic meals and snacks address fear and anxiety surrounding food and eating, both hallmarks of eating disorders. These supportive meals are a major aspect of our treatment programs, including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/what-are-therapeutic-meals/">What Are Therapeutic Meals?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Is It Time to Seek Help? 5 Behaviors That Could Indicate an Eating Disorder</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/is-it-time-to-seek-help-5-behaviors-that-could-indicate-an-eating-disorder/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:52:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=25811</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>You’ve started dodging dinner plans because you’re worried your friends might notice that your eating habits have changed.  You’ve become hyper-fixated on your body and started working out early every morning to “make up” for the previous day’s eating. You’ve noticed that your ever-dwindling list of “safe” foods is making it hard to eat a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/is-it-time-to-seek-help-5-behaviors-that-could-indicate-an-eating-disorder/">Is It Time to Seek Help? 5 Behaviors That Could Indicate an Eating Disorder</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>5 Reasons PHP/IDP and IOP Can Help Your Patient Recover From an Eating Disorder Without Residential Care</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/5-reasons-php-idp-can-help-your-patient-recover-from-an-eating-disorder-without-residential-care/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Your patient seems to be struggling more lately. More talk about food, more self-judgment and isolation. Their eating disorder behaviors are up and their motivation for recovery is down. They could use some extra support. Then again, this doesn&#8217;t exactly scream crisis. Surely your patient doesn’t need residential or inpatient care yet. Where to turn? [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/5-reasons-php-idp-can-help-your-patient-recover-from-an-eating-disorder-without-residential-care/">5 Reasons PHP/IDP and IOP Can Help Your Patient Recover From an Eating Disorder Without Residential Care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Day Treatment Benefits: 3 Ways to Accelerate Your Eating Disorder Recovery</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/3-ways-day-treatment-can-help-you-recover-sooner/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=25703</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>You don’t know what to do. You love college life, but juggling your double major, on-campus job, and social circles is a lot. The straight A’s you knew in high school are now harder to come by; self-care is even harder. The pressure is suffocating.   If your relationship with food and your body is becoming [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/3-ways-day-treatment-can-help-you-recover-sooner/">Day Treatment Benefits: 3 Ways to Accelerate Your Eating Disorder Recovery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Binge Eating Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/binge-eating-disorder-a-comprehensive-guide-to-understanding-diagnosis-and-treatment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Binge Eating Disorder]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=25639</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States, with more people experiencing BED than anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa combined. Despite its widespread impact, BED is generally less well-known than anorexia and bulimia.  This lack of recognition can be a significant barrier to getting help. Knowing what to look [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/binge-eating-disorder-a-comprehensive-guide-to-understanding-diagnosis-and-treatment/">Binge Eating Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>3 Reasons to Recommend PHP/IDP and IOP Treatment for Your Adolescent Patients This Summer</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/3-reasons-to-recommend-php-iop-treatment-for-your-adolescent-patients-this-summer/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=25636</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Summer can be a hectic time for families. With vacations planned, camps booked, and social gatherings scheduled, your client’s family may hesitate to seek eating disorder treatment. Unfortunately, these illnesses leave no room for putting off care. The “right time” for treatment may, in fact, be this summer — not because the timing is perfect, but [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/3-reasons-to-recommend-php-iop-treatment-for-your-adolescent-patients-this-summer/">3 Reasons to Recommend PHP/IDP and IOP Treatment for Your Adolescent Patients This Summer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ethics in Eating Disorder Treatment</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Eating disorder clinicians are guided by ethics to ensure the best for every patient that comes into their care. In general, ethics help clinicians determine appropriate clinical decisions and behavior. They provide a compass for what is “right” and what is “wrong,” although determining that is not usually so simple. Treatment providers will encounter a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/ethics-in-eating-disorder-treatment/">Ethics in Eating Disorder Treatment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>What Purging Is &#038; How Does It Affect the Body?</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/what-is-purging-how-affect-body/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:13:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Anorexia]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=26085</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>What Does Purging Mean? Purging is a compensatory behavior experienced by many people with eating disorders. It refers to the act of compensating for or expelling food intake to influence body weight or “make up for” consuming calories. Purging is most commonly associated with self-induced vomiting but also includes the misuse of laxatives, diet pills, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/what-is-purging-how-affect-body/">What Purging Is &#038; How Does It Affect the Body?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Supporting Your Child with ARFID: Warning Signs and Effective Strategies</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/warning-signs-and-support-child-with-arfid/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=26080</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a newer eating disorder diagnosis that is not as well-known as conditions like anorexia and bulimia. Once classified as Selective Eating Disorder (SED), ARFID most commonly affects children and young adolescents. Parents often find it challenging to support a child with an eating disorder, especially when the disorder is [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/warning-signs-and-support-child-with-arfid/">Supporting Your Child with ARFID: Warning Signs and Effective Strategies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Discussing Eating Disorders: A Guide for Parents of Adult Children</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-adult-child-about-their-eating-disorder/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Perhaps you’ve noticed some differences in your adult child’s behavior. These changes are mostly related to their eating and exercise habits, but extend to their general demeanor.  Maybe they push their food around on their plate without eating much of it.  Maybe they can’t seem to stop talking about their new diet and exercise regimen.   [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-adult-child-about-their-eating-disorder/">Discussing Eating Disorders: A Guide for Parents of Adult Children</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Navigating Resistance: How to Support Families Who Want to Postpone Eating Disorder Treatment</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/navigating-resistance-how-to-support-families-who-want-to-postpone-eating-disorder-treatment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:21:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=26072</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>“My patient received a recommendation for a higher level of eating disorder care, but their family wants to hold off until a ‘better time.’ How do I help them understand the risks of waiting?” Eating disorder clinicians frequently face the challenge of resistance to care. This resistance stems from various factors, such as a fear [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/navigating-resistance-how-to-support-families-who-want-to-postpone-eating-disorder-treatment/">Navigating Resistance: How to Support Families Who Want to Postpone Eating Disorder Treatment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Supporting Your Loved One Through Eating Disorder Treatment</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/how-do-i-support-my-loved-one-in-eating-disorder-treatment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=26059</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>When a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, the impact is felt by everyone around them. Whether your partner or child is entering treatment, the experience can be overwhelming and confusing. The path to recovery is often filled with ups and downs, and knowing how to offer support can be challenging.  This guide [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/how-do-i-support-my-loved-one-in-eating-disorder-treatment/">Supporting Your Loved One Through Eating Disorder Treatment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Overcoming Challenges in Eating Disorder Recovery: Effective Techniques</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/techniques-for-overcoming-eating-disorder-recovery-challenges/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=26055</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Your discharge from eating disorder treatment is in your rearview vision, and it shows. Your relationships with food, eating, and your body are in a markedly better place. You’re working daily to rebuild self-trust and compassion, and your connections with friends and family feel richer for it. You’re carving a personal identity entirely separate from [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/techniques-for-overcoming-eating-disorder-recovery-challenges/">Overcoming Challenges in Eating Disorder Recovery: Effective Techniques</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Understanding the Impact of Eating Disorders on the Brain</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/eating-disorders-and-the-brain/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=26041</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>You don’t know what to do. You’ve never had to worry about your twelve-year-old son before. His school report cards consistently reflect his conscientiousness, situating him comfortably at the top of his classes. He demonstrates the same drive outside the classroom, where he’s established himself as a dependable scorer for the school’s soccer team. But [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/eating-disorders-and-the-brain/">Understanding the Impact of Eating Disorders on the Brain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Nutrition’s Vital Role in Eating Disorder Treatment</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/the-role-of-nutrition-in-eating-disorder-treatment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=26017</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Emily Program’s clients generally enter eating disorder treatment mired in food rules and rituals. Their mindsets around food tend to follow a pattern of dichotomous extremes. Types of food and eating behaviors are labeled either “good” or “bad.” Food consumption might alternate between periods of total restriction and severe overconsumption. One might hyperfocus on [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/the-role-of-nutrition-in-eating-disorder-treatment/">Nutrition’s Vital Role in Eating Disorder Treatment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Nasogastric Tube Feeding: Specialized Care for Eating Disorders</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/nasogastric-tube-feeding-services/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=26001</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Emily Program, a Specialty Behavioral Health Hospital for children and adolescents with eating disorder diagnoses, now offers nasogastric (NG) tube feeding services for clients determined to be in need of this treatment. For some young clients, struggling to recover from an eating disorder can be physically and psychologically painful. In restrictive eating disorders such [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/nasogastric-tube-feeding-services/">Nasogastric Tube Feeding: Specialized Care for Eating Disorders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Is Intermittent Fasting Dangerous?</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/is-intermittent-fasting-dangerous/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=25702</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>What Is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating that includes regular periods of fasting. Unlike traditional diets, intermittent fasting does not include any rules on what foods “should” or “should not” be eaten; instead, it specifies when and when not to eat. Participants limit their eating to a certain window of time—for [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/is-intermittent-fasting-dangerous/">Is Intermittent Fasting Dangerous?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Maintaining Post-Treatment Progress and Preventing Eating Disorder Relapse</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/eating-disorder-relapse/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=25627</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discharging from treatment is a significant milestone — a testament to your eating disorder patient’s hard work and progress in recovery. While this is often a cause for celebration, there is still more healing to do. Providers like you play a key part in guiding these patients toward long-lasting freedom and stability. As your patient [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/eating-disorder-relapse/">Maintaining Post-Treatment Progress and Preventing Eating Disorder Relapse</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Yoga and Eating Disorders: Benefits for Recovery</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/yoga-and-eating-disorders/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://emilyprogram.com/?p=25506</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Healing from an eating disorder doesn’t end with your discharge from treatment. That’s why it’s so important that eating disorder care helps clients develop effective coping strategies, self-care practices, and emotion regulation skills to use long after formal treatment ends. Transitioning from specialized eating disorder care into the “real world” can be jarring. Equipping clients [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/yoga-and-eating-disorders/">Yoga and Eating Disorders: Benefits for Recovery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angie Michel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and sexual and gender diversity. Members of the community and allies unite in pride and solidarity to recognize, honor, and uplift the voices of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and/or questioning people. As we honor the LGBTQIA+ community this month and beyond, we [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/how-to-support-lgbtqia-people-with-eating-disorders/">How to Support LGBTQIA+ Individuals with Eating Disorders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Staff Spotlight, Rachel Witt</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tell us about yourself!  My name is Rachel Witt (she/her), and I’m a Client Account Specialist with Accanto Health, the parent company of The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health. I started with The Emily Program in June 2021 as part of the scheduling team, then moved to the client account team at the end [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/staff-spotlight-rachel-witt/">Staff Spotlight, Rachel Witt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>A Letter to LGBTQIA+ Clients: Recovery is for You</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This blog was written by a Behavioral Health Specialist at our St. Louis Park, MN treatment center for adults and adolescents.  I want to take a moment to say happy Pride month. I hope you feel recognized and celebrated, and may this June set the precedent for how you are acknowledged year-round.   1. PRIDE month [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/a-letter-to-lgbtqia-clients-recovery-is-for-you/">A Letter to LGBTQIA+ Clients: Recovery is for You</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Staff Spotlight, Monique DesChane</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 15:23:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tell us about yourself!  My name is Monique DesChane (she/her), MA, LMHC, and I am an Intake Therapist at The Emily Program’s outpatient treatment center in Seattle, WA.  What would you like people to know about the role of an Intake Therapist? There are so many layers to the Intake Therapist role. I am often [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/staff-spotlight-monique-deschane/">Staff Spotlight, Monique DesChane</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Eating Disorders Don’t Take a Summer Vacation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angie Michel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 16:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For many, summertime means vacations, long, warm days, and a much-appreciated break from school or work. It is a season of sunshine and recreation. For the millions of people with an eating disorder, however, summer often means something much more difficult than carefree leisure and freedom. As the school year ends and summer approaches, now is [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/eating-disorders-dont-take-a-summer-vacation/">Eating Disorders Don’t Take a Summer Vacation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mother’s Day</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2024 14:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Unique Roles Mothers Play While Facing Eating Disorders — Personally or Through Their Children Mother’s Day celebrates the special role of moms and all that they do to support their families every day. While caring for others, moms facing an eating disorder experience a variety of unique challenges, whether caring for a child with [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/mothers-day/">Mother’s Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Living Beyond The Mat: A Q&#038;A with Author Nicole Byars</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/living-beyond-the-mat-a-qa-with-author-nicole-byars/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 18:35:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Book Q&A]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. Nicole Byars’s (she/her) multi-years of experience as an accomplished trauma-informed yoga specialist and best-selling author [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/living-beyond-the-mat-a-qa-with-author-nicole-byars/">Living Beyond The Mat: A Q&#038;A with Author Nicole Byars</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>A Letter To Those Fighting in Silence</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 15:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. Jason* is passionate about supporting other males in eating disorder recovery. If you are interested [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/a-letter-to-those-fighting-in-silence/">A Letter To Those Fighting in Silence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Reclaiming Myself: A Story of Healing from Anorexia</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/reclaiming-myself-a-story-of-healing-from-anorexia/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. By Brooklynn Raacke My name is Brooklynn Raacke. I&#8217;ve overcome anorexia and am now a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/reclaiming-myself-a-story-of-healing-from-anorexia/">Reclaiming Myself: A Story of Healing from Anorexia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>“I’m not small enough…” — My Experience with Atypical Anorexia Nervosa</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/im-not-small-enough-my-experience-with-atypical-anorexia-nervosa/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. My name is Poppy Barnes-Browne. I’m 21 years old and a third-year veterinary medicine student [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/im-not-small-enough-my-experience-with-atypical-anorexia-nervosa/">“I’m not small enough…” — My Experience with Atypical Anorexia Nervosa</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Staff Spotlight, Christine Ringo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Kate Tschida]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:59:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tell us about yourself! My name is Christine Ringo (she/her) and I am the Talent Acquisition Team Lead for Accanto Health (the parent company of The Emily Program, Veritas Collaborative, and Gather Behavioral Health). I have been with Accanto since October of 2018. I started at Veritas’ eating disorder treatment center in Atlanta, Georgia, and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/staff-spotlight-christine-ringo/">Staff Spotlight, Christine Ringo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>My “One Wild and Precious Life”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use your discretion when reading and speak with your support system as needed. Catherine* (she/her) is a board-certified nurse, real-world data expert, and lifelong learner. She spent over [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/my-one-wild-and-precious-life/">My “One Wild and Precious Life”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>What to Expect in a Typical Day of Eating Disorder Day Treatment</title>
		<link>https://emilyprogram.com/blog/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-day-of-eating-disorder-day-treatment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Seeking support for an eating disorder is not only okay, it’s necessary. The longer care is delayed, the longer disordered thought patterns and behaviors have to take root and complicate recovery. Eating disorder treatment and recovery can (and do) look different for everyone. Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, or background, there is a recovery [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/what-to-expect-in-a-typical-day-of-eating-disorder-day-treatment/">What to Expect in a Typical Day of Eating Disorder Day Treatment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Staff Spotlight, Liam Reilly</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madeline Lomauro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ohio]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tell us about yourself! My name is Liam Reilly (he/him). I am a Dietetic Technician at The Emily Program’s Columbus, OH, Residential treatment center, and I have been with the company for nine months. What does the role of a Dietetic Technician entail? I was hired as a Culinary Assistant when I first started working [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/staff-spotlight-liam-reilly/">Staff Spotlight, Liam Reilly</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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		<title>Staff Spotlight, Nooshin Ghazi-Moghaddam</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tell us about yourself! My name is Nooshin Ghazi-Moghaddam and I am a Registered Dietitian at The Emily Program&#8217;s Eating Disorder Treatment Center for Adults in Durham, North Carolina. I started working here in June 2019, so I&#8217;m coming up on almost four years! Describe the educational path that led you to The Emily Program. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emilyprogram.com/blog/staff-spotlight-nooshin-ghazi-moghaddam/">Staff Spotlight, Nooshin Ghazi-Moghaddam</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emilyprogram.com">The Emily Program</a>.</p>
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