Courage to Nourish

11/04/2025

Our office location in Alexandria, VA offers both in-person and virtual eating disorder dietitian services. This office serves Fairfax County. Reach out today to learn more or schedule an appointment with us - https://couragetonourish.com/contactus/

Courage to Nourish is a team of HAES Eating Disorder Dietitians and Nutritionists helping individuals in Alexandria, Virginia recover and overcome.

11/03/2025

Pregnancy is a time full of excitement and confusing nutrition advice. If you’ve ever heard things like “you must gain a certain amount of weight” or “your diet has to look totally different now”, you’re not alone. Our new blog post “4 Pregnancy Nutrition Myths (And Why They’re Wrong)” dives into what’s really going on. Click the link below to access the full blog.

⭐ Myth #1: There’s one specific weight gain target for everyone
⭐ Myth #2: Your whole eating routine must completely change
⭐ Myth #3: A smaller body means a healthier pregnancy
⭐ Myth #4: You need perfect meals even when you’re feeling sick

Each of these common beliefs can cause undue stress, shame, or restriction — and none of them truly reflect the complexity of you and your pregnancy.

Remember: Your body, your pregnancy, your journey. Nourishment doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to support you and your baby.

This blog post is for anyone looking for guidance around common misconceptions about nutrition and pregnancy

11/02/2025

Courage to Nourish is hiring! Visit this page for more information about the position and email your resume to hello@couragetonourish.com

Courage to Nourish is a team of HAES Eating Disorder Dietitians and Nutritionists helping individuals recover from eating disorders.

10/28/2025

Worried a loved one might be struggling with an eating disorder?

It’s not always easy to tell when food rules or “healthy habits” cross the line into something more serious. Our latest blog shares 14 signs that someone may be dealing with a restrictive eating disorder—and what you can do to help.

👉 Learn the signs.
👉 Start the conversation.
👉 Support healing.

Access the entire the blog post, authored by Haley Havighurst, RD by clicking below.

This blog post is a great resource for anyone wanting to learn more signs and symptoms of restrictive eating disorders

10/24/2025

Courage to Nourish offers virtual services for clients in the state of Pennsylvania. If you are looking for support for disordered eating contact us for a complimentary discovery call to learn how we can help. https://couragetonourish.com/locations/

10/22/2025

Honor your hunger. Check out handout for high energy snack, shake, and smoothie ideas!

10/21/2025

Ever wondered what it’s like to work with a HAES-aligned, Intuitive Eating dietitian?

Our latest blog gives you a peek inside the experience — from compassionate support to learning how to trust your body again.

👇Click the link below to learn more.

This post is for anyone who would like to learn about what the experience of seeing a dietitian that works within HAES and Intuitive Eating

10/17/2025

Meet Kathryn! She is a weight inclusive, Health at Every Size-aligned registered dietitian. Learn more about her practice by visiting her bio on our webpage! Interested in scheduling an appointment with Kathryn or one of our other RDs?
✅ Contact us today for a complimentary discovery call https://couragetonourish.com/contactus/.

10/15/2025

Courage to Nourish's Family Support Group meets virtually the first Tuesday of every month! This free event is hosted by Karthryn Karukas, RD and is a place to share and connect with others who are navigating supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. Check out our handout for details or visit our support groups page https://couragetonourish.com/groups/

10/13/2025

Could it be ARFID?

If picky eating is affecting your health, social life, or work, it might be Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). ARFID makes it hard to eat a variety of foods due to sensory issues, fear of choking, or lack of interest in food.

Check out our blog post from Courage to Nourish founder Alex Raymond to learn more!

ARFID is treatable! With therapy and support, you can improve your relationship with food.

💬 Take our ARFID quiz to learn more.

This blog is for anyone wanting to learn more about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and recovery

10/10/2025

Dietitians — Have you ever wondered if a client might be struggling with an eating disorder?

You might be the first person they open up to. That’s why it’s so important to screen every client — regardless of age, size, or background.

This blog breaks down 7 essential questions to help you spot red flags early — even if eating disorders aren’t your specialty.

Eating disorder screening questions for dietitians are critical to help a client with an eating disorder. Let's be prepared with the right questions!

10/08/2025

What is the story with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic as a treatment for Binge Eating Disorder? It’s a growing conversation—Courage to Nourish's Haley Havighurst, RD breaks down 5 things you should know about this class of drugs and how they relate to disordered eating.

In this resource, we explore the question “can Ozempic be used to treat Binge Eating Disorder” with 5 key things to know