Evolve Wellness Group

11/12/2025

There's something powerful about hearing "me too" from someone who gets it. Group therapy helps normalize the recovery process and shows that you're not alone in your struggles. Together, we can challenge the eating disorder voice that thrives in secrecy. Join our upcoming recovery group and find your community.

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11/06/2025

Sleep and eating are deeply intertwined biological rhythms. When sleep is disrupted, the body’s hunger and fullness cues can become dysregulated, intensifying urges to binge or restrict. Similarly, after a binge, individuals may experience shame, discomfort, or restlessness.

Using sleeping pills can feel like a quick fix. But they can interfere with eating disorder recovery by reinforcing avoidance of underlying emotions and needs.

In therapy, we work to uncover what the sleeping meds do for you. Numb emotional pain? Quiet racing thoughts? Regain control after a binge? Once we understand the purpose, we develop more adaptive coping strategies, like trauma-informed mindfulness & structured nighttime rituals.

For many people struggling with eating disorders, the behaviors that develop around food are only one piece of a much larger picture. It’s not uncommon for individuals to also find themselves turning to other substances or coping mechanisms to manage emotional distress, regulate appetite, or escap...

10/29/2025

Are GLP-1s safe for someone with an eating disorder? The honest answer is: We don’t know, because adequate long-term GLP-1 data does not yet exist on this population. But this post is an honest attempt to lay out the information currently available, so you can make an informed decision about what’s best for you.

One thing that we know: True eating disorder recovery involves psychological healing, not just behavior change—it’s about fundamentally transforming your relationship with food, your body, and yourself. That work cannot be outsourced to a medication.
https://evolvetherapy.org/are-glp-1s-safe-for-someone-with-an-eating-disorder

10/23/2025

• I'm tired of being consumed by thinking about food
• Diets work, and then they don’t
• I want more control of my food and body
• I want to break the cycle, I just can’t imagine how

Can you relate?

Our self-paced course gives you the tools to heal.
https://evolvetherapy.org/course

10/13/2025

Your brain on ultra-processed food? It's rewiring itself the same way it does with ni****ne or alcohol. New research shows that high-sugar foods activate your reward centers, damage your prefrontal cortex, and even cause withdrawal symptoms—similar to quitting opioids. Food addiction isn't just willpower; it's neurobiology. Learn what scientists are discovering about why some people struggle so intensely with certain foods… and what to do about it.

The Conversation US

A consensus is emerging among scientists that certain foods are addictive for some people. But questions remain about which foods, which people and why.

10/07/2025

"Menorexia" — a term describing eating disorders that emerge during menopause and perimenopause — is affecting more midlife women than we realize. A new survey found 35% of women developed disordered eating behaviors for the first time in midlife. These disorders often hide behind "wellness" trends like intermittent fasting and extreme exercise routines. If you or someone you know is struggling with body image and food in midlife, you're not alone. Read more about the signs, triggers, and how to get help. 👇

HuffPost

Midlife adults are prone to this disorder, especially women.

10/01/2025

Are you ready to stop letting food control your life? 🌸

Our "Stop Bingeing, Start Living" course offers a gentle, self-paced approach to healing your relationship with food. Created by eating disorder specialists, this 6-module program teaches you to listen to your body, overcome urges, and strengthen your mind-body connection.

Perfect for those who want to work at their own pace or supplement their current therapy. Includes journaling prompts, actionable strategies, and optional nutrition coaching.

You deserve to live free from constant thoughts about food and weight. Take the next step today. 💚

https://evolvetherapy.org/course

09/24/2025

Recovery doesn't have to be a lonely journey. Group therapy provides a safe space to share experiences, challenge distorted thoughts together, and learn from others who truly understand. Breaking isolation is often the first step toward healing. Our women's eating disorder recovery group starts soon—reach out to learn more.
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09/23/2025

Eliminating diet culture & weight stigma requires diverse perspectives and respect for all bodies. Embrace diversity for true inclusivity.


National Alliance for Eating Disorders

http://WeightStigmaAwarenessWeek.org

09/17/2025

Restriction fuels the binge cycle. That’s why healing starts with a new approach—not another food rule. In our binge eating recovery course, you’ll learn the evidence-based steps to end the cycle of shame and regain trust in your body, led by a licensed therapist who’s helped hundreds recover.
Enroll now and start healing.
https://evolvetherapy.org/course

09/10/2025

Meet Mina Mogahdam, Evolve’s nutrition coach! Mina offers individual and group coaching to our clients at our office in San Francisco as well as virtually. Reach out today for a complimentary intake phone call.

Meet Mina Mogahdam, Evolve’s nutrition coach! Mina offers individual and group coaching to our clients at our office in San Francisco as well as virtually. Read on to learn more about Mina! About Mina I’ve always been drawn to the idea that food can be both nourishing and joyful. Yet, for many p...

09/06/2025

The term "freshman 15" is believed to have first emerged in the August 1989 issue of Seventeen magazine, which featured a cover story about how to “fight the Freshman 15” and “avoid the first-year fat attack.”

Today, this type of fatphobic content is even more pervasive online. The medium has changed, but the underlying message remains the same: our worth is predicated on our ability to maintain—or lose—weight.

The reality is that it's normal for people aged 17 to 20 to gain some weight as they transition into adulthood. To stigmatize or pathologize it by fearmongering with ideas like the "freshman 15" contributes to body dysmorphia and disordered eating.

Instead of focusing on weight gain, we should engage students in conversations about what it means to respect their bodies. Let's emphasize rest, engaging in joyful movement, eating a variety of foods, managing stress, and maintaining healthy relationships.

As college students head back to campus, Mallary Tenore Tarpley writes about why the term ‘Freshman 15’ is harmful.