Raising awareness about eating disorders is important to me because various forms of eating disorders have impacted numerous people in my life. Seeing many loved ones struggle with different aspects of this disease has inspired me to support parents—both those who have faced it themselves and those guiding their child through it.
An important aspect of my coaching is to guide my clients in recognizing that “eating disorder” is an umbrella term encompassing various conditions—such as disordered eating, ARFID, bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating. Understanding that eating disorders exist on a spectrum empowers my clients to approach recovery with clarity and self-compassion, paving the way for a healthier relationship with food and their bodies.
Breaking the Silence: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb 24 – Mar 2)
Every 52 minutes, 1 person dies due to direct causes of an eating disorder (NEDA). Eating disorders thrive in silence. Too often, those struggling feel alone, ashamed, or misunderstood. But no one should have to face an eating disorder in isolation. This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 24th–March 2nd), we join the movement to break the stigma, raise awareness about eating disorders, and ensure that everyone impacted gets the support they need.
Why Eating Disorder Awareness Matters to Me
Eating disorders affect millions of individuals and families, yet misconceptions and lack of understanding can make it difficult for those suffering to reach out for help. Raising awareness helps:
- Encourage Early Intervention: Recognizing the signs early can lead to better outcomes and a higher chance of recovery.
- Provide Critical Resources: Many individuals don’t know where to turn. Awareness efforts connect them to support networks, professional help, and recovery tools.
- Challenge Harmful Myths: Eating disorders are not just about food or appearance—they are complex mental health conditions that require compassion, treatment, and support.
- Foster a Supportive Community: No one should struggle alone. By speaking openly, we create a culture where healing is possible and support is accessible.
How You Can Help
- Educate Yourself & Others: Learn about the different types of eating disorders and their impact on mental and physical health.
- Speak Up & Share: Use your voice to spread awareness on social media, in conversations, and within your community.
- Support Those Struggling: If you or someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder, reach out. Offer compassion and encourage professional support.
- Join the Movement: Organizations like NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) provide valuable resources and opportunities to get involved.
You Are Not Alone
Recovery is possible, and support is available. Let’s work together to ensure that no one faces an eating disorder in silence. Join us and NEDA this week in spreading the message that everyone deserves help, healing, and hope.
Learn more and get involved: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/edaw
Coaching for Eating Disorders
Raising awareness about eating disorders is deeply important to me. I’m grateful to do this through my coaching practice. I provide support for parents who have personally experienced or are currently struggling with an eating disorder. I also support parents’ navigating their child’s challenges with eating disorders or body image concerns.
One of my clients chose me as her parent coach specifically because of my personal and professional experience in this area. Having battled an eating disorder as a teenager, she sought guidance to ensure she wouldn’t unintentionally pass down disordered habits or mindsets to her daughter. Together, we worked to foster a healthier approach to food and body image. As a result, we created a more positive foundation for her family’s well-being.
Client testimonial, “I originally chose Siah because of her work and understanding of eating disorders which I had previously struggled with and didn’t want to pass on to my daughter. But our parent coaching quickly went beyond that to cover all sorts of topics, and I have been so grateful to have Siah as an objective resource and coach in a world where parenting for the first time can be so difficult. She has made me more confident as a mom and truly helped to transform my husband and my’s parenting approach for the better. I would recommend her to anyone!”
Normalizing conversations about eating disorders is crucial to me
I help my clients uncover the root causes of their eating disorder. We explore the biological, psychological, environmental, and social factors that contribute to their thoughts and behaviors. This deeper understanding reduces stigma and self-blame, fostering the healing mindset necessary to overcome this complex and debilitating illness.
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