Healing begins
with understanding.
Trauma-informed, research-based recovery resources for people healing from eating disorders — and for the people who care about them.
Our Mission
Who We're Here For
Welcome to Healing at the Core. This website seeks to help people better understand eating disorders and mental health.
Eating disorders (ED’s) are complicated mental illnesses that affect people of any age, gender, or background. Every person deserves to find healing, and true healing includes understanding what caused the eating disorder to develop in the first place.
This website contains recovery resources, education and research on ED’s and its connection to trauma and mental health. Another valuable addition on this site is personal testimonies about what it’s like to live with and heal from an ED. For loved ones, there are resources available to support you in your journey of caring for someone with an ED, along with testimonies from loved ones and mental health professionals.
About the Author
My Background & Why I Created This Site
Hi! I’m Lindsey, the author of Healing at the Core. I am a psychology student at the University of Washington, researching trauma and eating disorders. I am also a certified trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness teacher and bring these grounded, compassionate principles with me to this space. I plan to pursue a PhD in Child Clinical Psychology to help advance research on eating disorders, and work as a clinical psychologist supporting children and adolescents who have been exposed to trauma.
I experienced childhood trauma that impacted me developing Anorexia Nervosa in my early teen years. I am grateful for my support system and I acknowledge the privilege I had by being able to access treatment.
I have been recovered from my eating disorder for four years and I want to take what I’ve learned to help others find healing in their own lives. I created this website with the hope that it will help others feel less alone and supported in their healing journey.
Note: This site is not a replacement for professional medical or therapeutic care.
Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to respectful, inclusive, and accessible education and resources for all people.
Trauma-Informed
We prioritize safety, compassion, and understanding in how we discuss eating disorders and healing.
Research-Based
We share information grounded in credible research and current best practices.
Recovery-Centered
We emphasize hope, support, and healing-oriented guidance that honors each person’s recovery process.
Get Support
Recovery Resources
Trauma-informed, research-based recovery resources for people healing from eating disorders — and for the people who care about them.
ANAD
ANAD has a free helpline to provide emotional support and treatment referrals. They also offer free peer support groups and one-on-one peer mentorship to those in recovery.
Project HEAL
Project HEAL provides free clinical assessments, insurance navigation, and free and sliding scale treatment support to highly-motivated individuals whocannot afford care in the United States.
NEDA
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) provides a searchable treatment directory for those in the United States.
The Eating Disorder Foundation
The Eating Disorders Foundation is dedicated to preventing and eliminating eating disorders through education, support, and advocacy, providing resources for individuals and families affected by these conditions.
Eat Breathe Thrive
Eat Breathe Thrive is an international nonprofit that helps people recover from eating disorders through yoga, mindfulness, and community support.
Education
Learn about Eating Disorders
Breaking down complex research and concepts around eating disorders, trauma, and mental health into easy-to-understand summaries and insights.
Lived Experience
Real Talk on Eating Disorder Recovery
First-person accounts from those in recovery, including the loved ones and practitioners who supported them along the way.
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