by Iris Epstein | Apr 11, 2026 | recovery, self-care, Uncategorized
For many people living with an eating disorder, food doesn’t feel neutral. It feels dangerous. Whether someone is cycling between restriction and bingeing or experiencing binge eating disorder without restrictive behaviors, one feeling tends to unite them: I...
by Iris Epstein | Nov 30, 2025 | carbohydrates, brain food, dietitian, eating disorders, holiday season, microbiome, recovery, self-care, Uncategorized
Carbohydrates didn’t fail America. America failed carbohydrates. What we’re dealing with today isn’t a nutrition crisis—it’s a psychological one. The fear of carbohydrates dominating the American diet isn’t rooted in physiology or evidence; it’s rooted in repetition....
by Iris Epstein | Aug 24, 2025 | recovery
Introduction Eating disorders are illnesses of disconnection. They thrive on shame, guilt, secrecy, and silence—pushing strugglers away from the very people who could be their strongest support. Families, in turn, often feel powerless and retreat to protect themselves...
by Iris Epstein | Mar 18, 2025 | self-care, eating disorders, recovery
For generations, people have been guided by phrases passed down through families, cultures, and communities. “Rise to the occasion.” “Fake it till you make it.” “A little powder and paint make you something you ain’t.” These sayings encouraged resilience, growth, and...
by Iris Epstein | Mar 7, 2025 | recovery, eating disorders
As an ARISE Certified Interventionist, I have witnessed firsthand the power of family-based intervention in the journey toward recovery from eating disorders. The ARISE Intervention Model is unique in its compassionate, non-confrontational approach that brings...
by Iris Epstein | Mar 7, 2025 | recovery, eating disorders
I still remember the moment a mother sat in my office, eyes filled with exhaustion and fear. “I just don’t know what to do anymore,” she whispered, glancing at her 14-year-old daughter, who sat across from her, arms crossed tightly over her chest. “If I push too hard,...
