Courage to Nourish

05/29/2026

Meet Rebecca! She is a weight inclusive, anti-diet dietitian with over 910years of experience in the eating disorder field. She is passionate about helping her clients create a healthy relationship with food. Read on to discover Rebecca’s favorite hobbies, foods, and her dream vacation destination!

Meet Rebecca Hart, RD, LDN! She is one of our newest additions at Courage to Nourish!

05/28/2026

Food Intake Disorder, travel can bring food anxiety, sensory overwhelm, disrupted routines, and stress around finding safe foods. ✈️💙

Our newest blog shares 5 practical ARFID travel tips to help make eating away from home feel more manageable — including planning ahead, packing safe foods, navigating restaurants, and reducing pressure around food.

For more help or one-on-one support reach out today!

Courage to Nourish, health at every size, eating disorder dietitians in College Park, Columbia, Maryland and Alexandria, VA. We specialize in nutrition for anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder recovery through an intuitive eating and anti-diet approach.

05/26/2026

Your body image conversations matter more than you think. 💬✨

As dietitians, therapists, and healthcare professionals, the language we use around weight, food, and bodies can either support healing or reinforce fear and shame. Creating a weight-inclusive, compassionate space starts with curiosity, self-awareness, and ongoing learning.

Supporting eating disorder recovery and body image healing requires more than nutrition advice — it requires empathy, reflection, and trauma-informed care. 🤍

05/25/2026

Our newest blog shares 9 easy dinner ideas for athletes that can be made in 30 minutes or less. These meals are simple, satisfying, and designed to support energy, recovery, and real-life busy schedules — no “clean eating” or complicated meal prep required.

From ramen with eggs and veggies to frozen pizza, quesadillas, ravioli, and snack-style dinners, these ideas make sports nutrition feel more realistic and accessible.

Perfect for athletes, college students, busy professionals, and anyone looking for quick high-protein meal ideas.

Courage to Nourish, health at every size, eating disorder dietitians in College Park, Columbia, Maryland and Alexandria, VA. We specialize in nutrition for anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder recovery through an intuitive eating and anti-diet approach.

05/22/2026

Atypical anorexia and anorexia nervosa are technically different diagnoses, but have shared behaviors. Weight stigma is the only reason why clinicians classify them as different. Download our free atypical anorexia handout to learn more!

05/21/2026

Recovery is a journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone. At Courage to Nourish, our Washington, DC team is dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for you to heal your relationship with food and your body.

Whether you're navigating an eating disorder, breaking free from chronic dieting, or looking for intuitive eating support, our specialized dietitians are here to guide you toward long-term food peace.

💻 Virtual sessions available for DC residents!

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

05/19/2026

Meet Courage to Nourish dietitian, Haley Havighurst, RD, LD!

Haley’s typical clients include:
✅Those with disordered eating, anorexia, binge eating disorder, bulimia
✅College students or young adults
✅Teens (13+) and their families
✅Clients with ARFID, atypical anorexia, or OSFED
✅You! If you're struggling with any eating disorder

Contact us today to schedule your complimentary discovery call with Haley - https://couragetonourish.com/contactus/

Haley Havighurst is an eating disorder dietitian, supporting those in recovery from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and body image. Haley servicing in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and Pennsylvania.

05/18/2026

Working with a client with an eating disorder? Not sure how to start the conversation?

Check out these simple tips to build trust with a client struggling with an eating disorder.

Find and other informative, downloadable handouts in our resources page.

Check out some of Courage to Nourish's favorite eating disorder recovery resources like podcasts, social media and more!

05/15/2026

Navigating dating while working on recovery can feel complicated—but it is possible to maintain your healing and build healthy relationships. We’re sharing 5 tips to help you feel more confident, communicate your needs, and stay grounded during the dating process.

✨ Boundaries
✨ Self-awareness
✨ Open communication
✨ And more...

📖 Read the full blog here

Looking for more personalized support?

Schedule a FREE discovery call with one of our compassionate dietitians—we’re here to walk alongside you.

📅 Book here: https://couragetonourish.intakeq.com/booking

This blog post provides guidance for navigating dating for those who are in recovery or working toward eating disorder recovery.

05/14/2026

Pregnancy is a time of exciting changes and if you’ve struggled with an eating disorder, it can present unique challenges. Our blog covers how eating disorders can affect pregnancy and offers tips for managing both physical and emotional health.

This blog post contains information about how eating disorders can affect pregnancy causing issues with nutrition for mom and baby