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Mar 4, 20264 min
When Scrolling Starts to Shape How We Eat! The quiet influence of social media on our relationship with food
Many of the young people I work with don’t read diet books anymore. They’re not buying weight-loss magazines. They’re not signing up to strict diet programs. Yet they are still surrounded by powerful messages about food, bodies and “health”. Those messages arrive quietly — through their phones. Through endless scrolling. Through short videos that appear harmless, entertaining, even inspiring. But over time, those messages can begin to shape how someone thinks about food, their body, and...

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Mar 2, 20263 min
When Anorexia Feels Like a Friend. Why it can be so hard to let go!
People often ask why recovery from anorexia is so hard. On the surface, the answer seems simple: just eat more. But anyone who has lived with an eating disorder knows the truth is far more complicated. Because anorexia doesn't always feel like an enemy. Sometimes, it feels like a protector; a comfort, a companion. Sometimes it feels like the most reliable thing in your life. And that is exactly what makes letting go so difficult. Many people don't develop anorexia because they want to be...

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Mar 1, 20261 min
When They Won’t Eat: Understanding ARFID, Sensory Eating & Anxiety
Is your child refusing food?Struggling with sensory overwhelm at meals?Anxious around eating? Join this online parent session exploring ARFID, severe picky eating, and practical strategies you can use immediately. During this session we’ll cover: • What ARFID actually is (and what it isn’t)• Why sensory and anxiety responses drive food refusal• Practical strategies for mealtimes• How to reduce pressure while still supporting nutrition• When to seek further help- register:...

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