by Iris Epstein | Nov 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the most confusing parts of recovery is learning to understand what your body is truly asking for. Many people describe moments when they can’t tell if they’re anxious or hungry — both sensations show up in the same physical space, and both can feel urgent,...
by Iris Epstein | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction Eating disorders are often misunderstood as being “about food,” or dismissed as choices rooted in vanity or stubbornness. Nothing could be further from the truth. At their core, eating disorders are complex psychological conditions where the visible...
by Iris Epstein | Jun 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
The hunger-fullness continuum is a tool used in intuitive eating and eating disorder recovery to help individuals reconnect with internal cues of hunger and fullness. This 1–10 scale allows clients to explore the nuances of what it means to be hungry or full, with the...
by Iris Epstein | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Refeeding syndrome occurs when a malnourished or significantly undernourished person begins to eat again, and their body experiences dangerous shifts in fluids and electrolytes—especially phosphate. Here are the five most critical symptoms to look out for:...
by Iris Epstein | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hypersensitivity—characterized by heightened emotional intensity and reactivity—is a trait that can profoundly shape an individual’s mental health landscape. While it can endow individuals with deep empathy and creativity, it also poses unique challenges,...
by Iris Epstein | Apr 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the most common questions families ask is: “How do we know when it’s time to stop repeating the same meals and start adding more variety?” The short answer: when structure is no longer supporting recovery but starting to limit it. In the early phases of...
