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2025 - the Year to Banish Diet Culture
These three small changes allowed me to begin the process of accepting and appreciating my body, instead of fighting it. Five minute...
Kathy Salata
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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The Beauty of Boundaries
In my recovery, one of the hardest changes to make was setting boundaries. My ruminating thoughts were debilitating and kept me...
Kathy Salata
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Embracing Halloween with Mindfulness: Staying Present in Recovery
I remember when I was active in my eating disorder, Halloween (and all autumn holidays that focused on food) were stressful. I would...
Kathy Salata
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Understanding Orthorexia: The Dangers of an Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy Eating
In a world where wellness and clean eating are often celebrated, the line between mindful nutrition and unhealthy obsession can blur. ...
Kathy Salata
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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Being Comfortable, Being Uncomfortable - Recovery is Hard- But Worth It!
he Necessity of Being Comfortable, Being Uncomfortable in Eating Disorder Recovery Recovery from an eating disorder is a journey fraught...
Kathy Salata
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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Is Rock Bottom a Thing? Do I Have to Wait to Get There?
I had an alcoholic grandfather who recovered through AA. I went to Al Anon (a support group for individuals with alcoholism in their...
Kathy Salata
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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The Dreaded "C" Word
Embracing Change: A Journey Toward Growth and Healing Change is an inevitable part of life, and while it can often feel overwhelming or...
Kathy Salata
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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Diet Industry Buzzwords
Listen here I am walking down the aisle in a local grocery store, and am finding callout labels, with the wellness industry promoting...
Kathy Salata
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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F&^% Diet Culture
It is estimated that 18% of school age individuals exhibit disordered eating behaviors. With the advent of social media, the focus on...
Kathy Salata
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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Are You Too Busy for Mindful Eating?
Mindful Eating: (If you prefer to listen, click here) Have you ever driven home, and don’t even remember the drive? Often, in our...
Kathy Salata
Jul 30, 20244 min read
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"Healthy Eating" Over the Years
What is considered healthy eating and how has it changed over the years? View here to see how diet and health standards have changed...
Kathy Salata
Jul 27, 20241 min read
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Why is Food Political? Lobbying in the food industry
Why is the diet industry over $1T a year? Low fat, low carb, what's next? View a brief review of food lobbying over the years.
Kathy Salata
Jul 27, 20241 min read
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One Day At a Time....Developing New Healthy Habits
I remember when I first (begrudgingly) entered recovery, I thought that I would never be able to break my habits and create healthy new...
Kathy Salata
Jun 16, 20243 min read
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Body Shaming - Helpful or Harmful?
I am so perplexed about the constant struggle women face when it comes to their body. Lizzo is shamed for having and accepting her...
Kathy Salata
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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From Overexercise to Mindful Movement
Mindful Movement Audio/Visual Here I am a recovered exercise addict. I live in Southern California, where there is an abundance of...
Kathy Salata
Jun 6, 20244 min read
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Summer Is Here. Celebrate or Hide?
Audio here Summer Season I remember when I was a child, counting down the days until summer break. As an adult, summer was not equated...
Kathy Salata
May 28, 20242 min read
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The Dreaded Lunch With Friends
Imagine this, you are at a restaurant with some of your very close friends. The waitstaff asks for your order and your friend orders...
Kathy Salata
May 21, 20242 min read
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Relapse & Getting Back on Track
What is relapse? According to DSM-5, relapse is a return in symptoms. Most people focus on the actions such as return of...
Kathy Salata
May 9, 20243 min read
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Improve Relationships by Setting Boundaries
I was introduced to the concept of setting boundaries in eating disorder treatment. At this point in my treatment, my confidence was at...
Kathy Salata
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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Why Can't I Do This? The Power of Surrendering
I was an ambitious empath. I took on more and more, and lost myself in the process. I realized that I only valued myself if I was...
Kathy Salata
Apr 27, 20243 min read
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