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Fat Liberation vs Body Positivity: What’s the Difference and Why it Matters

May 20, 2026

What's the difference between fat liberation vs body positivity? This guide breaks down the origins, goals, and real-world impact of each movement—and why understanding the difference matters for equitable healthcare.

How Chronic Pain Affects Your Lab Results

April 18, 2026

Chronic pain affects more than how you feel, it can affect your insulin, blood sugar, A1c, cholesterol, cortisol, and thyroid hormones.

Food is Political: Policy, Power, and Who Gets to Eat

March 1, 2026

We were taught that with food comes choice, but for some people, choice is limited by policy.

Endometriosis Excision Surgery: My Story

March 1, 2026

My journey with endometriosis, excision surgery, and recovery.

More Than a Recipe: Megan’s Mom’s Hungarian Chicken Paprikas Dumplings

December 1, 2025

Learn how to make traditional Hungarian chicken paprikash with dumplings!

More Than A Recipe: Greta’s Omi’s Pflaumenkuchen (German Plum Cake)

November 10, 2025

Learn how to make traditional german plum cake recipe, a delicious example of German baking that connects family and creates lasting memories.

When Do You Know It’s Time to See a Therapist for an Eating Disorder?

November 3, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I need therapy for my eating disorder?” – you’re not alone. So many people struggle to recognize when their relationship with food and/or body has…

More Than a Recipe: Allison’s Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

October 13, 2025

The best chocolate chip cookie recipe that creates soft, chewy, perfect cookies every time. These homemade chocolate chip cookies are more than just a recipe!

More Than a Recipe: Jordyn’s Grandma’s Sugar Cream Pie

October 6, 2025

The holidays remind me of my grandma’s sugar cream pie: a recipe filled with love, memories, and tradition.

5 Ways to Respect Your Body Today

September 15, 2025

Feeling positively about our bodies every single day is a challenge, especially in a world saturated with diet culture and messages telling us we need to “fix” or change how…

Early Signs and Warning Signs of Eating Disorders (For College Students)

August 18, 2025

It’s that time of year again when summer comes to an end and college starts back up in full swing. I clearly remember packing up my 2004 Toyota Highlander to…

A Soft Place to Land: Inclusive Eating Disorder Support in Bethlehem, PA

August 7, 2025

We’re thrilled to share that A Soft Place to Land was recently featured in Saucon Source, highlighting our mission to provide compassionate, weight-inclusive care for those navigating eating disorders, disordered…

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Fat Liberation vs Body Positivity: What’s the Difference and Why it Matters

How Chronic Pain Affects Your Lab Results

Food is Political: Policy, Power, and Who Gets to Eat

Endometriosis Excision Surgery: My Story

More Than a Recipe: Megan’s Mom’s Hungarian Chicken Paprikas Dumplings

More Than A Recipe: Greta’s Omi’s Pflaumenkuchen (German Plum Cake)

When Do You Know It’s Time to See a Therapist for an Eating Disorder?

More Than a Recipe: Allison’s Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

More Than a Recipe: Jordyn’s Grandma’s Sugar Cream Pie

5 Ways to Respect Your Body Today

Early Signs and Warning Signs of Eating Disorders (For College Students)

A Soft Place to Land: Inclusive Eating Disorder Support in Bethlehem, PA

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