Recovered & Restored Blog

Written by Breanna Potts, LPC | Eating Disorder, OCD & Trauma Therapist Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "Why am I still struggling with this?" or "I thought I'd be further along by now."? If so, I want to fully acknowledge how discouraging those thoughts can make you feel and gently remind you that you are not alone, and you are most definitely not failing. Feeling stuck in eating disorder recovery does not necessarily mean that recovery has stopped or that you are m

Written by Rachel Dodson, RD, LDN Rachel is an eating disorder dietitian and meal coach who works with teens and women experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating. She provides virtual nutrition counseling and uses a non-diet, Health at Every Size-informed approach. Like any eating disorder, struggling with Bulimia can feel like a never-ending battle. It is crucial to pursue healing from Bulimia with a comprehensive treatment team that includes, but is not limited to,

By: Breanna Potts, LPC “Healing is not linear.” How many times have we heard that line? It may seem so overused, but with good reason! I often wish healing could just be one smooth climb up the mountain with no challenges, roadblocks, or uncomfortable emotions. I want a step by step list of instructions that will guarantee an outcome that I think is best. And also preferably at the exact time that I think I “should be better.” If you also wish these things, welcome my friend

By: Cara Kopicki, LPC. Competitive running is often associated with discipline, resilience, and peak physical performance. For many athletes, distance running provides structure, purpose, and community. Beneath this culture of achievement lies a growing concern that continues to affect runners at every level: body image distress, eating disorders, and disordered eating behaviors. Eating disorders in runners can include restrictive eating, compulsive exercise, binge eating, p

By: Gabrielle Morreale M.A. LPC. Choosing the path of eating disorder recovery is deeply personal - and often, challenging and vulnerable. One of the decisions that can shape this journey is how you access care. Private pay therapy for eating disorders is a form of mental health treatment where clients pay directly for services rather than using insurance. Many people choose private pay therapy because it can offer greater privacy, more personalized treatment options, increas

By: Breanna Potts, LPC, Eating Disorder, OCD & Trauma Therapist Have you ever felt “stuck” in your recovery from your eating disorder? Maybe you have been doing so well, meeting your goals and have made some incredible progress, but still feel a bit stuck. If so, you are not alone. Feeling stuck is such a normal part of the journey, but I completely understand that while “normal,” it can feel really frustrating. In case no one has told you before, recovery from an eating dis

By: Breanna Potts LPC Eating Disorder, OCD, and EMDR Trauma Therapist Have you ever had moments in life when your thoughts are just racing, your chest tightens, or you feel disconnected from yourself and the world around you and it all just feels like too much? If so, let me be the first to say, you are not alone. I empathize with the heaviness and discouragement these kinds of days can bring. They can make us feel like all our progress has been lost, or so stuck in the distr

Brainspotting can help individuals in eating disorder recovery by allowing them to access emotions safely, process trauma and past experiences, connect mind and body, and enhance their self-compassion, while also complementing other therapies.