BODY EMPOWERMENT – “SELF Acceptance and Recovery’s Ebb & Flow”

As part of the weekly Wednesday posting of my ongoing YouTube series “Body Empowerment,” here’s “SELF Acceptance and Recovery’s Ebb & Flow” originally posted October 15, 2012, on YouTube.com by Caroline Rothstein. In this video, Caroline responds to a viewers question about  how one accepts one’s SELF, as opposed to their physical body, and how to deal with [...]

Announcing Binge Eating Disorder Week, May 27-31

Hopeless…desperate…defeated…disgusted…guilty…ashamed These are the words with which I open an article I wrote explaining binge eating disorder (BED), as part of the upcoming BED week, May 27-31. These words describe the difficult feelings that plague those who struggle with BED.  And the feelings can go much deeper than that, to increase risk for depression and [...]

BODY EMPOWERMENT – “The Movement”

As part of the weekly Wednesday posting of my ongoing YouTube series “Body Empowerment,” here’s “The Movement (Body Empowerment 67)” originally posted October 1, 2012, on YouTube.com by Caroline Rothstein. In this video, Caroline ignites action for the movement that is eating disorder awareness, prevention, and recovery. About BODY EMPOWERMENT: Founded in 2008, “Body Empowerment” is hosted and [...]

What Not to Say When You Have a Non-hunger Eating Urge

The brain is an amazing organ, but it’s not as clever or evolved as we think it is. For instance, we may think we’re telling it to do one thing, while it hears our instruction as just the opposite. Not great when you’re trying to avoid unwanted eating. Here’s a common mistake—and its fix—for handing [...]

3 Easy Ways to Increase Your Mental Fitness

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Everyday Health Insurance Challenges and What You Can Do To Overcome Them

Reposted from Eating Disorder Law Blog! Challenge # 1: Understanding your policy                                                                                                     [...]

BODY EMPOWERMENT – “Passions”

As part of the weekly Wednesday posting of my ongoing YouTube series “Body Empowerment,” here’s “Passions (Body Empowerment 64)” originally posted August 20, 2012, on YouTube.com by Caroline Rothstein. In this video, Caroline answers a viewer’s question about finding ways to replace the brain and life space once preoccupied with food and weight with new and healthy [...]

How to Build an Environment that Supports Your Eating Disorder Recovery

If you suffer from an eating disorder and want recovery, you can build support for yourself in ways that might surprise you.  These surprises  can be powerful and sustained if you give them a chance. (See known support at end of this post.) First, answer these questions.  Important: do not include anything at all about [...]

Can We Talk? The Truth About Social Media

Can We Talk? The Truth About Social Media      Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and Pinterest are now a part of my common vocabulary. I’ll admit, I’ve done my fair share of Facebook “creeping”, and I always have my iPhone or iPad with me. But, despite all this, I can honestly say that I don’t let social [...]

Real Deal Role Model: Lisa Kantor, Attorney Who Fights For Women’s Health

Part of the mission of the Real Deal website is to offer empowering messages, facts and research about body image, media literacy and self-care, but also to provide role models for women — courageous pioneers who make a difference, who share their voices, who help others.  This month’s Real Deal Role Model is Lisa Kantor [...]

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