Courage to Nourish

04/17/2026

Wondering if your child’s weight is a concern? Focusing on weight loss has inherent risks:

🔹 Eating Disorders
🔹 Unlikely to be sustainable
🔹 Body Image Issues
🔹 Growth Concerns
🔹 Emotional Impact

Click the link to read the full blog post by Courage to Nourish's Haley Havighurst, RD and contact us today if you are looking for nutrition support for your child!

This blog post covers how children’s growth is measured, how to interpret this information, and safe approaches to weight loss for kids

04/16/2026

Meet Courage to Nourish Registered Dietitian Julia Fulk, RD, LD!

Click to learn more about Julia's approach and specialization in the area of eating disorders and co-occurring diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD and Autism.

Meet our newest addition to the Courage to Nourish team, Julia Fulk. Read to learn more about Julia and her passion for ceramics.

04/14/2026

Quasi recovery is when someone looks recovered outwardly but still struggles with disordered thoughts and behaviors inside. It’s a common phase during transitions like moving to lower levels of care or major life changes.

Learn more in our blog, written by Courage to Nourish staff dietitian, Haley Havighurst, RD.

📞 Need support? Call Courage to Nourish at (301) 202-4532 for a free discovery call. We’re here to help!

This blog post is for anyone curious about quasi eating disorder recovery and common signs to watch for in your recovery

04/13/2026

Do I have an eating disorder?

If you’re a Georgetown University student questioning your relationship with food, body, or exercise—you’re not alone. Learn the signs of disordered eating and how to get support.

Read more here!

Learn the signs of eating disorders, get support, and explore treatment options for college students at Georgetown University.

04/10/2026

Supporting a loved one with an eating disorder? Here are 6 simple, impactful ways to help 💛

✔️ Talk about non-food topics at meals
✔️ Validate emotions
✔️ Ask how you can support
✔️ Remember—you’re not to blame
✔️ Take care of yourself
✔️ Eat similar foods together

Small changes can make a big difference in recovery.

04/09/2026

Courage to Nourish offers virtual services in Pennsylvania. If you are looking for support for disordered eating contact us for a complimentary discovery call to learn how we can help.

Courage to Nourish is a team of HAES Eating Disorder Dietitians and Nutritionists helping individuals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania recover and overcome.

04/07/2026

Meet Leanne Smith, RD, LD! Leanne loves working with all clients, but especially enjoys working with adolescents and their families! To learn more about Leanne and her love of reality tv check out her “Meet the Dietitian” blog.

Meet Leanne Smith RD, LD, the newest addition to our team of Courage to Nourish anti-diet dietitians!

04/06/2026

Struggling with body image during pregnancy?

Body image concerns during pregnancy are common. Weight gain, body changes, and pressure to “bounce back” can increase anxiety and impact your relationship with food and your body.

In our latest blog, learn how to:
- Support body image during pregnancy
- Challenge diet culture and unrealistic expectations
- Practice body respect and self compassion
- Protect your mental health during pregnancy

At Courage to Nourish, we provide weight inclusive, HAES aligned nutrition counseling for pregnancy, eating disorders, and disordered eating.

Learn compassionate, practical ways to navigate body image concerns during pregnancy, challenge diet culture, and protect your peace.

04/03/2026

Why am I thinking about food all the time?

Constant thoughts about food, also called food noise, are common. This can include thinking about what to eat, replaying meals, or feeling distracted by cravings.

Food noise is not a lack of willpower. It is often a response to dieting, restriction, irregular eating, or stress. Your body is trying to get enough nourishment.

In our latest blog, learn:
✅ What food noise is
✅ Why it happens
✅ How to reduce constant food thoughts

If you struggle with food noise or disordered eating, support can help.

Learn what food noise is, why it happens, and how restriction, dieting, and stress can increase it—plus strategies to find relief.

04/02/2026

✨ New Podcast Episode Alert!

If you're a dietitian or healthcare provider looking to grow your practice in a way that actually feels aligned—this one is a must-listen 🎧

Check out Episode 111 of the Whitney Bateson podcast featuring Alex Raymond, RD, LD, CEDS-C, where she dives into the networking system that helps fill your practice with aligned referrals..

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to build authentic referral relationships
✔️ Why networking doesn’t have to feel awkward or salesy
✔️ Systems that support sustainable private practice growth

As the founder of Courage to Nourish, Alex brings real-world insight from building a values-aligned practice from the ground up—especially for those in the eating disorder and HAES space.

Save, share, and send to a colleague who’s growing their practice 💬

Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube If you’ve been told to “just network” but have no idea what that actually means in practice, this episode is for you. Whitney is joined by Alex Raymond, RD and founder of Courage to Nourish, who built a multi-state group practice almost entire...

03/31/2026

Although not a diagnostic tool, our "Do I Have an Eating Disorder" checklist can provide insights into the health of your relationship with food.

If you have questions or would like to explore support, reach out for complimentary discovery call today to see how Courage to Nourish can help.

03/30/2026

Meet Lauren Garcia, your local College Park, MD Dietitian specializing in Eating Disorder recovery.

Lauren supports clients in Maryland, DC, and Virginia who are struggling with disordered eating, ARFID, and navigating the complexities of GI health.

Book a discovery call with Lauren today.

Lauren Garcia RD, LD is a dietitian at Courage to Nourish in Maryland. She supports clients in recovery from an eating disorder.