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Collaborative Counseling and Nutrition

Outpatient counseling center in Indianapolis specializing in nutrition therapy and body image.

We are here to help you heal your relationship with food so you can get out of food jail and body hatred!

02/11/2026

GLP-1 medications are being prescribed in healthcare systems that rarely screen for eating disorders, even though more than 90% of people with EDs are not underweight.

👉🏼That means many people struggling with restriction, binge-restrict cycles, food preoccupation, or body image distress may be labeled “good candidates” without a full picture of risk.

The eating disorder community cannot be an afterthought in the GLP-1 conversation.

We need:

• routine ED screening before prescribing
•how food noise language can mask disordered eating symptoms
• recognition that EDs happen in bodies of all sizes
• real informed consent — not just marketing language

🗣️ This isn’t about whether these medications should exist.

It’s about whether people are being properly assessed and protected. 🫶🏻

🎙️ We break this down in this week’s episode of Stop, Collaborate, and Listen.

Comment “episode” and we’ll send you the link!

02/05/2026

Music has always been a tool for connection, expression, and healing.

🎙️In our newest podcast episode, we talk with board-certified music therapist Wren Buse about how music therapy supports body image healing, emotional regulation, and recovery work.

You don’t need musical talent — just curiosity and willingness to explore.

🎶Wren is currently leading a Music Therapy & Body Image Support Group!

Saturdays at 10:30 am
Feb 21 – May 9
CCN Carmel Office
Adults 18+
Sliding scale available

💬Comment “group” and we’ll send you more details!

02/03/2026

🎶 We’re super excited to introduce a new offering here at CCN — a 12-week music therapy support group focused on body image and fat liberation, led by music therapist Wren Buse.

🎼This group blends music, reflection, embodiment, and community to support people who want to explore their relationship with their body in a different way — especially if traditional talk therapy hasn’t always felt like the right fit.

🎹No musical experience needed. Just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to explore.

Starting February 21 | Saturdays at 10:30am
📍 Carmel office
📩 wren@collab-counseling.com for details or a free discovery call!

01/27/2026

Uncomfortable doesn’t always mean unsafe. 🤍

✨In this conversation with Lauren Harding, LCSW, we explore how OCD and eating disorders overlap, why intrusive thoughts don’t disappear in recovery, and how exposure, nutrition, and curiosity work together in real treatment.

👇🏼Comment “episode” and we’ll send you the link!

01/23/2026

Whole grains are not the villain.
🌾They never were.

In our newest podcast episode, we talk about how the new dietary guidelines (and the way they’re being marketed) are quietly reinforcing fear around carbohydrates, especially for folks already vulnerable to rigid food rules.

🤪Meanwhile:
• most of us don’t get enough fiber
• protein is already everywhere
• and carbs are still essential for brain, gut, and recovery health

This post is your gentle reminder that:
💛balance > macros
💛nuance > fear

🎧 Comment “episode” and we’ll send you the link!

01/20/2026

Stop, Collaborate & Listen is back for Season 2 and we did not come to whisper 👀🎙️

We’ve got new episodes, new guests, and conversations that hit right at the intersection of recovery, culture, and care.

🥩And we’re kicking things off with a spicy one — tune in now to hear our first episode breaking down the new dietary guidelines and why they miss the mark for eating disorder care.

Now streaming - link in bio! 🎧

01/19/2026

This time of year asks a lot of us.
To reset. To optimize. To be different than we were.

🎧This playlist offers a different invitation:
to pause, to feel, to listen — without needing to improve or perform.

✨Curated by our music therapist Wren, this collection centers self-worth and embodiment, creating space for whatever shows up rather than pushing it away.

🎵Wren is also leading an upcoming music therapy support group for anyone wanting to explore this work more deeply. Details, playlist, and group info are on the blog.

What song are you hitting play on first? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏻

01/09/2026

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Each month we share blog highlights, podcast updates, staff features, and thoughtful, weight-neutral resources we truly stand behind.

Want this month’s issue?

Drop your email in the comments and we’ll send you a copy! 📩✨

12/30/2025

✨2025 was a year of growth, learning, and really meaningful conversations.

From blog posts you bookmarked, to podcast episodes you shared, to posts that sparked reflection—we’re grateful to be part of your space.

Thank you for reading, listening, and being here. 🫶🏻
We can’t wait to continue the work together in 2026!

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12/16/2025

🔎 When bodies are shrinking, our focus shouldn’t be on who - it should be on why.

Undereating doesn’t just affect the body. It impacts mood, anxiety, critical thinking, and our ability to see the bigger picture. 🌎

When we’re dysregulated, it’s easier to turn on each other — and harder to challenge the systems that benefit from that distraction.

This conversation is part of our Season 1 finale: Ep 21: The Body Backlash: What Hollywood’s Emaciation Trend Really Signals.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or comment, “episode” and we’ll send it to you!

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12/09/2025

Ever feel like labels can be a double-edged sword? 🤔

In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the debate surrounding neurodivergent labels. Is it better to have one for validation, or can it be a hindrance?

✨Join us as we explore the impact of labels on our lives and the importance of understanding our unique journeys.

What are your thoughts on labels? Share in the comments! ⬇️

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12/08/2025

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨

We’re giving away a Body Sensations Wheel from Feelings Found 👏🏼👏🏼

This is one of our favorite tools for helping clients connect what they’re feeling in their bodies with the emotions underneath it. It supports grounding, self-awareness, and gentler check-ins - whether you’re in recovery, or simply learning to slow down and notice what’s happening inside.

How to enter:
✔️Follow .counseling on IG
✔️Like this post.
✔️Tag someone in the comments who would love this tool.
✔️ Subscribe to/Follow our podcast: Stop, Collaborate, and Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

✨Bonus entry: share this post to your stories and tag us!

Giveaway closes Friday 12/12 at 5 pm EST. Winner will be announced Monday 12/15!

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