Meet MERRIT ELIZABETH

Founder of Merrit Elizabeth Recovery, certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach

  • Speaker & mindfulness practitioner

  • Eating disorder educator

I provide eating disorder recovery coaching services to women around the globe, helping them improve access to their awareness, shift their mindsets, and nourish their bodies toward long-lasting recovery.

With 24/7 text support, my clients have access to me as their go-to accountability partner when they need it most. I’m known for my unique coaching philosophy, which combines the principles of neuroscience and positive psychology with gentle mindfulness practices. By implementing gratitude and forgiveness, I help clients to dampen the guilt and shame of their eating disorder.

I am here to illuminate the steps on your path to recovery and empower you to navigate doubt and fear, eventually discovering resilience and reinvention. I am not here to dwell on negative thoughts and behaviors of the past, but to guide you in nurturing your emerging healthy self. My greatest goal is to help you maintain hope as we reignite a passion for life.

Who I serve

  • Author of “The weekly SHIFT” newsletter

  • Founder of Shifts, the app

  • Co-Founder of Conquering Bulimia

Credentials

  • Master of Science in Health Promotion Management from southern methodist university

  • Certification in applied neuroscience from the neuroscience coaching network

  • Directly trained under renowned eating disorder therapist Carolyn Costin before earning my eating disorder recovery coaching certification from the Carolyn Costin Institute

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"Merrit helped me in so many ways. I was lost and overwhelmed for so long, and it was so helpful to have someone there for me that I could text at any time of the day. She helped me work through challenges in the moments I needed it most, and I have held on to her words ever since."

I was grateful for the nutritional therapy I had received during treatment but I hungered for something more. Mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and breathwork nourished my mind, body, and soul. I started feeling at home in my body and comfortable in my mind. Learning the science of the interconnectedness of mindset and goal achievement emboldened me to truly believe in my healthy self.

I graduated college early and moved to Los Angeles where I landed my dream job working with a celebrity stylist. Simultaneously I was volunteering as a peer mentor with ANAD, assigned mainly to young women struggling with eating disorders. This position provided a level of fulfillment and purpose I had never experienced. I said goodbye to an incredible boss and returned to Dallas to pursue my graduate degrees and dedicate myself to helping others reach full recovery.

My STORY

After struggling with bulimia throughout high school and college, I finally reached FULL recovery by implementing healing practices that acknowledge both science and spirituality.

MERRIT ELIZABETH RECOVERY IS MORE THAN A CAREER. It's my calling and purpose to provide the highest level of support possible for those struggling with eating disorders.

I believe every client deserves kindness and deep compassion because eating disorders are not your fault. I believe in a holistic approach that includes ancient practices, psychology, food and modern medicine because your body, mind and soul are not separate entities operating independently. I believe full recovery is possible for everyone. I believe in you.

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A FEW OF MY favorite
THINGS

book

The Source: Open Your Mind, Change Your Life by Dr. Tara Swart

podcast

HEAL with Kelly

dessert

Yellow cake with chocolate frosting

place to be

Trivoli Tavern, Chicago

type of cuisine

Japanese

quality in a person

Kindness

"Merrit is a breath of fresh air in the eating disorder support community."

"As an Eating Disorder Dietitian for 20+ years, I have been able to confidently refer clients to Merrit for meal support, coaching on life skills, and so much more. She is an inspiration, sharing her own recovery journey. Nationally she provides compassionate, inspiring support to clients. She is a vital member of the treatment team. She promptly communicates goals from client sessions. She is innovative and creative about client experiences to nurture transformation. I can confidently refer clients to Merrit knowing that she provides solid support in recovery. Thank you Merrit!"

Jean Sullivan RDN, LD, Vital Food Therapy

"Merrit is THE quintessential addition to an outpatient treatment team I never knew I needed!"

"As a Psychotherapist specializing in Eating Disorders, a vital component of my practice is cultivating relationships with ancillary providers. I have collaborated with Merrit on several cases, on various treatment teams. I can vehemently say those patients have showed markedly advanced improvement and introspection - no doubt as a result of Merrit’s unwavering attention to detail, support, compassion, and insight. On a personal note, Merrit is a veritable Angel - affable, thoughtful, considerate, and always looking out for the best interest of others. She is an absolute pleasure to work with - highly thorough, reflective, astute, warm, and patient. She is the icing on the cake to any treatment team!!"

Lisa Mollick, LMHC, Lisa Mollick Psychotherapy

"Merrit is my go-to recovery coach when referring clients."

"She truly understands her clients' struggles and meets them where they are at in their recovery journey. She pushes her clients to be the best versions of themselves with honesty and compassion. As a clinician, I love working with Merrit because she is an excellent collaborator and incredibly responsive. Merrit is a valued member of any eating disorder team."

Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CEDS, CDCES, rebecca jaspan nurtition 

"Merrit is one of the most supportive, compassionate, well-equipped coaches I have ever worked with."

"She is dedicated to her patient's well-being and supports them extensively until the desired outcome is reached. It was so refreshing to work with a coach who truly valued the collaborative care team approach so that all aspects of her patient's needs were being addressed throughout treatment and recovery. I would 100% recommend Merrit to any one of my patients moving forward or to you if you or a loved one is struggling with treatment and/or recovery with Eating Disorder. She is absolutely fantastic!"

DR. TARA ANDERSON, DNP, FNP-BC, ARNP, PHN, CEO & MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF MONARCH HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS

"Merrit is such a helpful and thoughtful provider."

"She supports clients in myriad ways, and tailors her approach based on what the client might be needing. As a provider, I am always thankful for collaborative team members, and Merrit is one of the most communicative providers I've worked with. It is clear she cares about her clients and is always looking for new ways to provide support and resources! She is absolutely fantastic!"

Ana Csitkovits, RD, LD, LEAD REGISTERED DIETITIAN AT TLB NUTRITION THERAPY

"Having Merrit as part of my clients team has been so helpful!"

"It really added a helpful layer of support for my client that was a perfect adjunct to therapy. My client greatly benefited from the thoughtful prompts, conversations, and invaluable insights that stemmed from her time with Merrit."

RACHEL GLASER, LCSW

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