Whole Self Nutrition, LLC

01/02/2026

When thinking about your New Year’s resolutions for the year, how can we incorporate our values into who we want to be this year?

12/31/2025

Let’s leave these in 2025! Hope everyone has a safe and happy new year 🫶🏼🎇 What are some of your ins and outs for 2026?

12/23/2025

My latest for Equip is here just in time for the holidays.

Thanks Ana Pruteanu, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, LDN, Paige Aberasturi, RDN, CPT & Jessica Villalvir https://equip.health/articles/food-and-fitness/holiday-meals-eating-disorder-recovery

"The holiday season can be a time of joy and celebration, but it can also bring with it a significant amount of stress—and that stress seems to be at an all-time high. According to a poll of more than 2,000 people from the American Psychiatric Association, folks are experiencing more anxiety than last year this holiday season. The poll also reveals that a quarter of Americans say the holidays have a negative impact on their mental health, with grief, financial stress, loneliness, and hard family dynamics being the top contributing factors. Yet holiday feasts can be something that people look forward to all year—in fact, the same poll shows that more than half of the participants are looking forward to holiday eating.

However, if you’re in eating disorder recovery or supporting a loved one who is, holiday meals can feel like giant undertakings, adding an additional layer of stress to your plate. Today, let’s see why holiday meals can be difficult in eating disorder recovery, and discover dietitian-endorsed ways to navigate big holiday meals (for both those in recovery and those with loved ones who are). ..."

If you’re recovering from an eating disorder, or supporting someone who is, holiday meals can be particularly challenging. Learn strategies from eating disorder experts on how to manage everything that comes up.

12/18/2025

Is It Okay to Eat Vegan or Vegetarian in Eating Disorder Recovery?

“Being vegan or vegetarian is not a disordered choice on its own. What matters is the “why” behind the decision. If it is driven by weight concerns, it is associated with eating disorders.”

Caroline wrote this article for . Swipe through this post to read the highlights and head to the link in our bio to read more about:
- What’s the relationship between veganism and eating disorders?
- When being vegan or vegetarian masks eating disorder behaviors
- The differences between disordered eating and healthy veganism or vegetarianism
- Can you stick to a vegan or vegetarian diet while recovering from an eating disorder?
- How to ensure a plant-based diet doesn’t become disordered

12/17/2025

A gentle reminder for anyone who needs it today 🫶🏼

12/16/2025

Check out a recent article I wrote for Equip - Thanks to Amanda Marks, LPC at Resilient Counseling & Ana Pruteanu, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, LDN for your expert insight!

"It’s safe to say that going on a diet can be a slippery slope into an eating disorder or relapse—but does the same go for veganism and vegetarianism? Eating a vegan or vegetarian diet is often a valid and important choice rooted deeply in someone's values and identity. However, vegetarianism and veganism can sometimes complicate eating disorder recovery, because it can be difficult to know who’s truly calling the shots: the person and their authentic values or the eating disorder. ... Read on to learn more and navigate the complexities of veganism and vegetarianism in eating disorder recovery."

Eating disorder recovery often involves getting rid of any food “rules,” but what if someone is a vegan or vegetarian? Learn what the experts have to say about following a plant-based diet during recovery.

12/11/2025

“The holidays can feel intense. There’s so much to manage, from balancing work or school with travel and celebrations, to navigating complex family dynamics, to attending social obligations, sending cards, buying gifts, and more—all while trying to take care of yourself and others. Amidst all this, you might start to notice more negative thoughts about your body, especially if you’ve struggled with body image or an eating disorder (or both).”

Swipe through this post to read about more about navigating body image this holiday season and head to the link in our bio for the full article Caroline wrote for .

12/10/2025

Read my latest article for Equip to better understand why the holidays can cause body image distress, and learn expert-backed ways to help you avoid spending the season preoccupied by how you look.

Thanks to Amanda Marks, LPC at Resilient Counseling, Ana Pruteanu, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, LDN, Jessica Villalvir, & Paige Aberasturi, RDN, CPT, for your expert insight!

Body image issues can come to a head around the holidays. Learn why, exactly, this time of year is so tough, and advice from dietitians and mental health professionals on managing any body image challenges in a healthy, supportive way.

12/10/2025

Holiday reminder🫶🏼

12/05/2025

Can Exercise Be a Healthy Part of Eating Disorder Recovery?

Caroline wrote this article for on exercise and eating disorder recovery. Swipe through to read the highlights and head to the link in bio to read more about:
- What are the benefits of incorporating exercise into eating disorder recovery?
- What are the risks of incorporating exercise into eating disorder recovery?
- How can I know if it’s okay to resume exercise?
- Best practices for incorporating exercise into recovery

12/04/2025

This article topic is near and dear to me! Thanks Ana Pruteanu, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, LDN, Jalia H., & Korrinna Kelly, RDN,CPT for your expert insight. Written for Equip.

"...is it possible to incorporate exercise into eating disorder recovery, even when it’s so closely intertwined with the eating disorder’s rules and values? The answer isn’t black-and-white and carries a significant amount of nuance (like most matters in the eating disorder world). Today, we’ll look at the benefits and risks of incorporating exercise into recovery, some ways to know whether you or your loved one is ready for movement, and how to reintroduce exercise in a safe way."

Eating disorders treatment often involves stopping harmful exercise behaviors, but can healthy movement be a part of recovery? Learn the risks and benefits of exercise during treatment, and expert advice on reincorporating it safely.

11/26/2025

Today we’re sharing a poem Caroline wrote that combines a therapeutic approach we integrate into our work with clients (internal family systems, or inner parenting) and a powerful emotional coping tool – poetry! 

I’ve been reading and writing poetry on and off since I was a kid, and found myself writing quite a bit while on maternity leave last fall. It’s a way for me to help express my feelings, my curiosities, and to make sense of my inner world and then try and share it (I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a new coping tool and haven’t tried it yet!). Most of the poetry I write is from my walks in nature, where I am most inspired and moved on a soul level. It’s not often that I share it with people other than my inner circle, but felt compelled to share a short one I wrote about this time of year.