What do People Struggling with Eating Disorders Seek from Loved Ones? By Gloria LucasGloria Lucas from Nalgona Positivity Pride will be discussing her personal journey with recovery and the story behind the making of one of the leading organizations focusing on eating disorders awareness in communities of color. Lastly, Lucas will go over ways in…
The Evolution of Caring from a Non-Parent Perspective by Jamie Dannenberg, MS, RD, LDNThe Evolution of Caregiving Through the Lens of a Non-Parent Caregiver presented by Jamie Dannenberg: In this webinar, CJ, from thirdwheelED, shares her personal experience as a non-traditional caregiver, and provides insight, relatability, resources, and hope to other non-parent supporter’s going through…
Talking About Weight in Diabetes Care with Megrette FletcherMegrette Fletcher is a cofounder of The Center for Mindful Eating and has served in many positions, including as the 2013-2016 president. She has maintained a daily meditation practice since 1999, and is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who has worked at an area hospital…
Impacts of Weight Stigma on the Treatment of Amenorrhea by Dr. Nicola RinaldiDr. Nicola Rinaldi has a PhD in biology from MIT. Since experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea (missing periods) herself, Dr. Rinaldi has been on a mission to spread awareness of the condition and how to recover. In 2016 she published the book “No Period. Now…
The Power of Your Inner Caregiver by Rebecca Scritchfield, RDN author of Body KindnessRebecca Scritchfield is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified exercise physiologist, author of the book Body Kindness, and host of the Body Kindness podcast. Through her weight-inclusive counseling practice, she helps people make peace with food, find the joy in exercise, and create…
The Illness of Wellness Culture by Melissa TolerMelissa Toler is a speaker, writer, and educator. Her work encourages people to make the connection between our culture’s oppressive beauty standards and our personal struggle with self-acceptance. She has written extensively on diet culture and the toll it takes on our lives and humanity. Her goal is…
The Language of Eating Disorders by Norman Kim PhDThe Language of Eating Disorders by Norman Kim, PhD: It can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening to try so hard and feel like you’re talking to or living with someone who just is not their true self because their eating disorder is so strong. Although what is…
Standing In Your Power: Resilience & Connection through Mindfulness Presented By Dianne Bondy Dianne Bondy Dianne Bondy is a celebrated yoga teacher, social justice activist and leading voice of the Yoga For All movement. Her inclusive view of yoga asana and philosophy inspires and empowers thousands of followers around the world – regardless of their…