Get started on your healing journey today with my personal recommendations for eating disorder recovery resources.

Meditation and Breathwork

Amongst my favorite eating disorder recovery resources, is Open. I am an ambassador for Open, which is a digital mindfulness studio. A space to become alive through breathwork, meditation, movement, and sound. The Open Method™ is rooted in the science of transforming the brain and training the body for longevity. As the creators of Breath + Sound with an app that’s sweeping the wellness industry, Open is proving what they set out to do: make the benefits of the present moment accessible to all.
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Books about Eating Disorders for Adults, Parents, and Carers

Recovery from an eating disorder or loving someone who is struggling with an eating disorder is difficult and oftentimes confusing. Please know that you deserve support and compassion too. Thankfully, there are plenty of eating disorder recovery resources specifically for parents and carers.

The following books do not specifically fall under the category of “eating disorder recovery resources,” but they may help you to develop your own understanding of factors affecting overall physical and mental health, along with providing evidence-based techniques for creating positive coping mechanisms and healthy behaviors. The complex relationship between our brain, body, mind, and environment stimulates both illness and healing. These books reveal how we can be the architects of our own health and healing.

Personal Development

Applied Neuroscience/Brain Retraining/

Understanding neuroscience is crucial to healing from an eating disorder because it sheds light on the intricate workings of the brain that contribute to these complex conditions. Neuroscience helps us comprehend the neurobiological underpinnings of eating disorders, such as the reward and pleasure centers, which are often dysregulated. This knowledge informs the development of more effective treatments and therapies tailored to an individual’s unique brain chemistry. By integrating neuroscience into the treatment process, individuals can access a more comprehensive and personalized approach to eating disorder recovery.

Gut Microbiome/Brain-Gut Connection

I included books that discuss the brain/gut connection as part of this list of eating disorder recovery resources because the gut microbiome plays a significant role in understanding eating disorders. Emerging research has shown that the gut, often referred to as the “second brain,” communicates with the central nervous system, influencing our emotions and behaviors, including those related to eating. An imbalanced gut microbiome may contribute to the development and exacerbation of eating disorders, according to The Emily Program. This connection highlights the importance of a holistic approach to treating eating disorders, considering both psychological and physiological factors.

Bulimia-specific Resource

Conquering Bulimia is an online course with actionable tips and tools that can help you conquer bulimia and start living the life of peace you deserve. The course includes 70+ videos, in addition to exclusive interviews with eating disorder recovery experts, and our personal bulimia recovery stories. We also have a blog with bulimia-specific articles.

I hope you found something valuable in this list of my favorite eating disorder recovery resources.

If you need more support on your eating disorder recovery journey, I would be honored to work with you. Please contact me here for 1:1 private eating disorder recovery coaching.

Merrit Elizabeth

Merrit Elizabeth Stahle is an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach certified by The Carolyn Costin Institute. She holds a master’s degree in Health Promotion Management and a certification in Applied Neuroscience. She is fully recovered from an eating disorder and she has years of experience working with women with eating disorders.