Courage to Nourish

10/17/2025

Meet Kathryn! She is a weight inclusive, Health at Every Size-aligned registered dietitian. Learn more about her practice by visiting her bio on our webpage! Interested in scheduling an appointment with Kathryn or one of our other RDs?
✅ Contact us today for a complimentary discovery call https://couragetonourish.com/contactus/.

10/15/2025

Courage to Nourish's Family Support Group meets virtually the first Tuesday of every month! This free event is hosted by Karthryn Karukas, RD and is a place to share and connect with others who are navigating supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. Check out our handout for details or visit our support groups page https://couragetonourish.com/groups/

10/13/2025

Could it be ARFID?

If picky eating is affecting your health, social life, or work, it might be Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). ARFID makes it hard to eat a variety of foods due to sensory issues, fear of choking, or lack of interest in food.

Check out our blog post from Courage to Nourish founder Alex Raymond to learn more!

ARFID is treatable! With therapy and support, you can improve your relationship with food.

💬 Take our ARFID quiz to learn more.

This blog is for anyone wanting to learn more about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and recovery

10/10/2025

Dietitians — Have you ever wondered if a client might be struggling with an eating disorder?

You might be the first person they open up to. That’s why it’s so important to screen every client — regardless of age, size, or background.

This blog breaks down 7 essential questions to help you spot red flags early — even if eating disorders aren’t your specialty.

Eating disorder screening questions for dietitians are critical to help a client with an eating disorder. Let's be prepared with the right questions!

10/08/2025

What is the story with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic as a treatment for Binge Eating Disorder? It’s a growing conversation—Courage to Nourish's Haley Havighurst, RD breaks down 5 things you should know about this class of drugs and how they relate to disordered eating.

In this resource, we explore the question “can Ozempic be used to treat Binge Eating Disorder” with 5 key things to know

10/07/2025

Attention physicians! We’ve gathered 6 screening questions that can help you diagnose eating disorders in your patients. Help save a life with early eating disorder detection!

10/06/2025

College life can make nourishing yourself feel extra hard — especially in recovery.

Our new blog shares quick, gentle meal ideas designed to support students navigating anorexia recovery. These suggestions focus on ease, flexibility, and compassion — not perfection.

Click the link below to access the post.

This blog is for college students or anyone with anorexia looking for quick and easy meals for any day of the week

10/03/2025

At Courage to Nourish, our specialized eating disorder nutrition practice is rooted in the Health at Every Size (HAES) philosophy and intuitive eating principles. We provide compassionate, weight-inclusive care to help you heal your relationship with food—without judgment or pressure. What sets us apart? Our small caseloads allow for individualized attention and long-term, trusting relationships, along with our commitment to ongoing education in eating disorder treatment. Located in Columbia, MD, College Park, MD, and Alexandria, VA, we offer a safe, inclusive space to guide your recovery journey. Visit couragetonourish.com for a free consultation and start your path to healing today."

At Courage to Nourish, our specialized eating disorder nutrition practice is rooted in the Health at Every Size (HAES) philosophy and intuitive eating princi...

10/01/2025

Courage to Nourish offers in-person and virtual eating disorder nutrition services at our Columbia, MD location. This office serves the Baltimore, MD area. Visit our website for more information!

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

09/30/2025

Sydney Richards, RD, LD, is a HAES-aligned Courage to Nourish dietitian. Check out her blog to learn more about her!

In this interview we got the chance to speak with registered dietitian, Sydney Richards. She is a Health at Every Size © aligned practitioner.

09/29/2025

Struggling to create a safe, balanced meal plan during anorexia recovery? Our guide, “Anorexia Recovery Meal Plan: Everything You Need to Know,” lays out foundational steps—how often to eat, what types of foods to include, and how to transition toward intuitive eating. Click below to learn more.

Meal planning can be hard, which is why we've compiled a list of strategies to help plan meals for Anorexia recovery.

09/25/2025

This shoot started the way a lot of them do. Someone saw some photos, told a colleague, and a couple emails later I was penciling in a date. That someone was Lauren, one of the dietitians at Courage to Nourish, whose wedding I’d recently photographed. The colleague was Alex Raymond, who co-founded...