Has the Fashion Industry abandoned Body Positivity?
Fashion’s inclusivity movement once felt like real progress; broader representation, more diverse bodies, and a shift away from rigid beauty ideals. But as unattainable thinness resurfaces, what does that mean for body image and eating disorder risk? In this article, I reflect on my recent interview with Remix Magazine and the very real psychological consequences of cultural regression.
Understanding the Different Levels of Eating Disorder Care
Eating disorder treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. This article explains the different levels of eating disorder care, from outpatient support to hospital treatment, and how each level fits into recovery.
Weight Neutral Care in the Doctor’s Office
Weight-focused medical care can undermine eating disorder recovery, especially for people in larger bodies. This post explores why weight stigma is so common in healthcare and shares a free, printable GP card to help patients request weight-neutral, non-diet care.
Weighing in Eating Disorder Treatment: Why We Do It (and When We Don’t)
Being weighed in eating disorder treatment can feel confronting, confusing, or even re-traumatising. In this article, I explain why weighing is often used in evidence-based care, how my own approach has evolved over time, and when flexibility is both ethical and necessary.
“SkinnyTok” and the Illusion of Effortless Thinness
TikTok’s “SkinnyTok” trend presents an illusion of effortless thinness while obscuring the restrictive and often harmful behaviours required to maintain such bodies. A growing counter-trend offers a refreshing challenge by normalising flexible, adequate, and non-restrictive eating. This article explores both movements, their psychological impact, and why neither shows the full picture of what healthy eating or wellbeing truly looks like.