The Biannual Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists (CTEDS) Special Event was held last Friday at UT Austin. CTEDS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making recovery possible through education, support, and assistance for the complex mental, emotional, and physical challenges associated with disordered eating. This year’s event featured two amazing speakers, Akiera Gilbert, CEO of Project HEAL, and Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic.

Finding dinner ideas that make everyone in the family happy can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Between different preferences, schedules, and energy levels at the end of the day, it’s easy to fall into a rut with the same few meals on repeat. One of my favorite ways to simplify dinner while keeping everyone satisfied is by making bowls. Bowls are a fun, flexible way to serve dinner that lets each family member customize their meal to their liking.

This Friday is Halloween which means costumes, scary movies, and, of course, candy! For many parents, the idea of their kids bringing home buckets of candy can bring up some anxiety and uncertainty about how to handle it. Today, I want to share a few tips to help ease that anxiety and help you feel more confident navigating this fun holiday tradition.

Last week Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C had the privilege of leading a Lunch and Learn at Mindful Health’s Georgetown location. Mindful Health is a dedicated team of compassionate and skilled clinicians, including therapists, psychiatrists, a Doctor of Naturopathy, and nurse practitioners. Their team provides comprehensive treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

When it comes to lunch, many of my clients share that they feel stuck in a rut with the same go-to options such as sandwiches or frozen meals. It can be challenging to find new ideas that add variety and enjoyment without requiring extra prep time. Today, I’m sharing a few simple, balanced options to help refresh your lunch routine.

 Life can feel chaotic, and meal planning often adds to that feeling. Between work, school, relationships, and all our other responsibilities, figuring out what to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks while also trying to please everyone in the family can feel like one more impossible task. And even once you have a plan is in place, the next challenge is finding the time to prep it all. Here are a few tips to manage the chaos and help you plan ahead successfully for the week!

ARFID was officially added to the DSM-5 in 2013, making it a relatively new diagnosis. Because of this, many parents and caregivers struggle to find reliable resources on how to best support their loved ones. At ATX Nutritional Counseling, we know how important it is for families to feel equipped and empowered to best support their loved ones. To help, we have created a resource list!

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions, and for parents and caregivers, the journey toward recovery can feel overwhelming and frightening. Finding the right resources to guide and support your child isn’t always easy. At ATX Nutritional Counseling, we are passionate about walking alongside parents and caregivers as they navigate the process of recovery, offering education and support in sessions to help them feel more confident in supporting their loved one.

For most of us, mornings can be a hectic time trying to get yourself and your family out the door! It can be difficult to prioritize having a complete breakfast, so to help with that, here are 3 breakfast ideas that you can make ahead of time to minimize the stress of fueling yourself for the day. When putting together breakfast, we want to make sure to include a carbohydrate, protein, fat, and a fruit or veggie for fiber.

Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C was recently featured on the Breaking the Cycle Radio podcast with Dr. Alan Heide for a powerful conversation about the connection between nutrition and eating disorder recovery. In this episode, Maggie shared her perspective as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, offering thoughtful insight into the emotional and psychological components that often underlie struggles with food.