Courage to Nourish

08/21/2025

Eating disorders often go unnoticed in primary care settings—but early recognition can make all the difference.

In our latest blog, we share 5 key signs providers should be screening for to better support patients on their path to healing.

This blog is for providers of primary care and their patients to call attention to the importance of screening for eating disorders

08/20/2025

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!

08/19/2025

Curious how Eating Disorders and diet culture are linked? Check out Kathryn Karukas, RD's blog post to learn more and how to to escape the diet cycle.

Restriction of any kind, can be incredibly harmful to a person’s mental and physical health. Read to learn 10 shocking facts about dieting.

08/15/2025

Looking for specialized eating disorder dietitians in Washington, DC? Courage to Nourish is a team of eating disorder specialized nutritionists who have dedicated their careers to working with eating disorders. Contact us for more information or to set up a discovery call! https://couragetonourish.com/contactus/

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

08/14/2025

We’re so excited to welcome Camille Horton to the Courage to Nourish team! Camille is a Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist with nearly a decade of experience in clinical care, public health, and community-based nutrition.

She’s passionate about intuitive eating, HAES®, and creating a safe, affirming space for clients of all backgrounds. Camille offers care in English and Spanish and has expertise in disordered eating, ARFID, GI conditions, and chronic illness.

Learn more about Camille and her approach here: https://couragetonourish.com/camille-horton/

08/13/2025

College can be overwhelming — classes, social life, and managing your own health, all at once. If you're navigating recovery from an eating disorder during this time, you're not alone.

This powerful blog post from Courage to Nourish shares 7 supportive, realistic ways to recover from an eating disorder in college — from building a treatment team to setting boundaries around diet talk.

Whether you’re in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this is a must-read 👉 Click below.

Recovering from an eating disorder is challenging, but being at college can make it even harder. Read to learn several recovery strategies.

08/11/2025

As healthcare providers, being informed about eating disorders is key to improving care and reducing stigma.

Check out our newest blog to learn:
➡ Why eating disorders don’t have a “look”
➡ Why it’s not a choice to have an eating disorder
➡ Why being underweight isn’t the only sign of anorexia
➡ Why weight loss doesn’t fix body image issues

Read more by clicking the link below and empower yourself to best support those struggling with eating disorders.

This blog post is designed for providers to learn about eating disorder myths to reduce impacts of such myths on client care

08/08/2025

Our office location in Alexandria, VA offers both in-person and virtual eating disorder dietitian services. This office serves Fairfax County. Reach out today to learn more or schedule an appointment with us - https://couragetonourish.com/contactus/

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

08/06/2025

Courage to Nourish Registered Dietitian Julia Fulk, RD, LD has openings in her schedule for new clients! 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.

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

08/05/2025

Meet Our New Support Group Host!

We’re thrilled to announce that Haley Havighurst, RD, LD is the new host of our Eating Disorder Support Group! Haley brings compassion, expertise, and a recovery-focused approach to every session.

🗓 Wednesdays at 6:30pm EST
✅ Held virtually via Zoom
✅ Open to anyone seeking support in eating disorder recovery

Contact us today to sign up! https://couragetonourish.com/contactus/

07/31/2025

Athletic performance isn’t just about training—it’s also about how you nourish your body. Check out the link below to learn how balanced nutrition can support energy, focus, and long-term success.

This blog post is for anyone interested in how nutrition impacts athletic performance with 6 examples of how they are linked

07/30/2025

Curious about signs and characteristics of Binge Eating Disorder (BED)? Check this and other informative, downloadable handouts on our webpage: https://couragetonourish.com/resources/