MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association)

MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) Providing clinical services for those struggling & their families, as well as education & awareness.

We’re so honored to cheer on Cindy Xue as she runs the 2026 Boston Marathon in support of MEDA.Cindy is fundraising to h...
03/13/2026

We’re so honored to cheer on Cindy Xue as she runs the 2026 Boston Marathon in support of MEDA.

Cindy is fundraising to help make eating disorder recovery, care, and hope more accessible for every body. Her commitment to mentorship, advocacy, and community reflects the heart of MEDA’s mission. Join us in supporting her journey with a donation of any size.

Support Cindy here: https://bit.ly/4utkpju

Since today is , there's no better time to remind you of our upcoming virtual event with Jessi Haggerty, RDN, whose wor...
03/11/2026

Since today is , there's no better time to remind you of our upcoming virtual event with Jessi Haggerty, RDN, whose work reflects the thoughtful, collaborative approach that recovery deserves.

Join us on March 27 from 12:00–1:00 pm for MEDA’s online event, When Eating Hurts: Navigating Disorders of the Gut Brain Interaction in Adolescent Eating Disorder Treatment.

This important session will explore the intersection of eating disorders and Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction in pediatric and adolescent care, offering insight into how GI symptoms can both mimic and reinforce restrictive eating patterns.

Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of this overlap and practical tools to support collaborative, developmentally attuned care that honors both physical and psychological healing. Register now: https://www.medainc.org/event/gut-brain-interaction/

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible registered dietitians in the MEDA community who show up every day to support hea...
03/11/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible registered dietitians in the MEDA community who show up every day to support healing, challenge diet culture, and help people rebuild trust with food and their bodies.

We’re so grateful to work alongside dietitians who are values-driven, weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, and deeply committed to access, equity, and compassionate care. Our community is stronger because of you.

Tag an RD who makes a difference!

We are thrilled to continue announcing all of our sessions and presenters -here’s what’s happening Day 2, Session 3!"Aff...
03/10/2026

We are thrilled to continue announcing all of our sessions and presenters -here’s what’s happening Day 2, Session 3!

"Affirming Support for Co-Occurring ARFID and Anorexia Nervosa in Adults" with Quinn Haisley, RD (she/they)

"Trad Wives and Alpha Bros: A Critical Introduction to Far-Right Propaganda and Diet Culture" with Elizabeth Hammond, LICSW (she/her)

"Demystifying PCOS: Reducing Diabetes & Disordered Eating Risks with Weight-Inclusive Care" with Diana Mesa, MS, RDN, CDCES (she/her)

"Systemic Harm and Privilege in Eating Disorder Treatment" with Sandi James, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (she/they)

This session invites us to zoom out and go deeper—exploring complex diagnoses, cultural messaging, and the systemic realities that shape access to care and experiences in treatment.

Come be part of a community grounded in compassion, connection, and recovery. Early bird registration is open now for the MEDA Conference 2026 in Framingham, April 30 + May 1.

Register today: https://www.medainc.org/.../meda-national-conference-2026/

Because of you, our community, we helped more individuals, trained more professionals, and expanded critical support for...
03/09/2026

Because of you, our community, we helped more individuals, trained more professionals, and expanded critical support for those impacted by eating disorders in New England and beyond. From prevention to treatment to recovery support, your partnership makes this work possible.

Take a look at what we accomplished together — and the lives changed along the way.

Read the full report on our website and consider a donation to MEDA: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E334883&id=120

Today on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of ALL women everywhere - incl...
03/08/2026

Today on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of ALL women everywhere - including those who are fighting, healing from, or supporting someone through an eating disorder.

Recovery is an act of courage. It is choosing compassion over criticism, nourishment over deprivation, and hope over shame. Every step toward healing - no matter how small - is a powerful reminder that women deserve care, respect, and the freedom to live fully in their bodies.

To every woman on the path of recovery: you are not alone, and your story matters. Your strength inspires change, challenges stigma, and helps build a world where all women can thrive.

Today, we honor your courage and celebrate healing. 💜

We are thrilled to continue announcing all of our sessions and presenters—here’s what’s happening Day 2, Session 2!"Sens...
03/05/2026

We are thrilled to continue announcing all of our sessions and presenters—here’s what’s happening Day 2, Session 2!

"Sensing Safety, Seeking Pleasure: Integrating Pleasure into Eating Disorder Recovery" with Maia Campbell, LCSW and Chelsea Levy, MS, RDN, CDN (she/her)

"Scarcity, Deprivation and Hunger: Understanding the Intersection of Food Insecurity and Eating Disorders for More Effective Treatment Outcomes" with Claire St John, MPH, RDN, CEDS-C (she/her)

"Bridging Paradigms: The Role of Eating Disorder Professionals in Post-Bariatric and GLP-1 Care" with Dr. Erin Knopf, MD, CEDS (she/her) and Kim Williams, MS, RD, CEDS (she/her)

"Unpacking Adonis: A Comprehensive Look at Men and Eating Disorders" with Roberto Olivardia

Day 2 keeps going with sessions that widen the lens of recovery - centering safety and pleasure, naming the realities of food insecurity, navigating evolving medical landscapes, and making space for men in eating disorder care.

Come be part of a community grounded in compassion, connection, and recovery. Early bird registration is open now for the MEDA Conference 2026 in Framingham, April 30 + May 1.

Register today: https://www.medainc.org/.../meda-national-conference-2026/

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In this new blog from MEDA intern Karina Diaz, readers learn what can happen when injury sidelines an athlete: how ident...
03/04/2026

In this new blog from MEDA intern Karina Diaz, readers learn what can happen when injury sidelines an athlete: how identity can shift, how isolation can creep in, and why the words we use truly matter.

With compassion and honesty, Karina reminds us that worth is never measured by performance and that support belongs in every step of recovery.

Read the full blog: https://www.medainc.org/when-injury-silences-the-athlete/

Moving on to Day 2 of our Annual Conference!! We are thrilled to continue announcing all of our sessions and presenters....
03/04/2026

Moving on to Day 2 of our Annual Conference!! We are thrilled to continue announcing all of our sessions and presenters. Here’s what’s happening Day 2, Session 1!

"Choosing Eating Disorder Treatment in the Age of Hybrid Care" with Jillian Lampert, PhD, RD, MPH, FAED (she/her) and Johanna Kandel, CEO (she/her)

"Grief and Eating Disorders: A Decolonial Perspective" with Shikha Advani, MS, MSW, LCSW/LSW, IEDS (she/her)

"From Awareness to Alliance: Strengthening Relationships Between Athletes and Providers" with Logan Stano, LPC (he/him) and Kayti Protos, DSW, LCSW (she/her)

"Assessment and Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Patients with Eating Disorders" with Nicole Garber, MD (she/her)



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Join us for thoughtful, practical conversations that meet recovery where life actually happens: across care settings, through grief, in sport culture, and alongside complex co-occurring needs.

Come be part of a community grounded in compassion, connection, and recovery.

Early bird registration is open now for the MEDA Conference 2026 in Framingham, April 30 + May 1. Register today: https://www.medainc.org/.../meda-national-conference-2026/

Join us on March 27 at 12 p.m. ET for a virtual training exploring the intersection of eating disorders and Disorders of...
03/02/2026

Join us on March 27 at 12 p.m. ET for a virtual training exploring the intersection of eating disorders and Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBIs) in pediatric and adolescent populations.

In this thoughtful session, Jessi Haggerty, RDN, will guide us through how symptoms like pain, nausea, early satiety, and altered motility can both mimic and reinforce restrictive eating patterns. Together, we’ll deepen our understanding of DGBIs, strengthen diagnostic clarity, and explore practical, collaborative strategies that support both physical and psychological healing.

This virtual event is an opportunity for clinicians and professionals to expand their knowledge and provide more compassionate, integrated care to young people and families who deserve to feel seen, understood, and supported.

We hope you’ll join us. Register here: https://www.medainc.org/event/gut-brain-interaction/

If “listen to your body” feels impossible, you’re definitely not alone. Recovery can scramble signals - hunger, fullness...
02/28/2026

If “listen to your body” feels impossible, you’re definitely not alone. Recovery can scramble signals - hunger, fullness, emotion, sensation - and rebuilding trust takes time.

So let’s make it smaller. Try this 30-second check-in:

Notice one place in your body (jaw, chest, belly, hands, feet).

Name one word for what’s there: tight, heavy, buzzy, tired, tender, okay.

That’s it.

No fixing. No judging. No meaning-making.

Noticing is not giving up control.

It’s a gentle way of gathering information, and it’s often the first step back into a relationship with yourself.

Want to try it now? Comment one body area + one word (ex: “chest, tight” or “feet - tired”).
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SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE TODAY!!TODAY is the last day to submit poster session proposals for our 31st National Conference, ta...
02/27/2026

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE TODAY!!

TODAY is the last day to submit poster session proposals for our 31st National Conference, taking place April 30–May 1, 2026.

Clinicians, researchers, educators, students, and advocates - this is your opportunity to share innovative work, research, connect with our inclusive community, and help shape the future of eating disorder care!

Questions? conference@medainc.org

Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/medainc/MEDA2026-postersession-RFP

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