Many high-achieving women are used to operating at a high level. They manage demanding careers, care for families, handle complex schedules, and carry an enormous amount of responsibility. From the outside, they often appear organized, capable, and calm. But internally, many of these same women describe something very different: A brain that never shuts off.Constant…

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Trauma doesn’t always arrive in a way that’s easy to name. It doesn’t always come with a clear moment you can point to, or a before and after that explains everything. Sometimes it’s quieter than that. Something you carry more than something you remember. Something that shows up in your reactions, your relationships, or the…

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As an eating disorder dietitian, I see many clients who struggle with anxiety alongside challenges with food, and whether or not you have an ED or anxiety diagnosis, we all go through periods of stress that make it hard to eat! At those super stressful times, the thought of a full plate of food might…

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