References

This page highlights the science and support behind the recovery journey shared here. These sources include research studies, books, expert advice, and real-life stories that help us better understand eating disorders, body image, and the healing process.

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020)

Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd Edition). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson Education.

Dulloo, A. G. (2021).

Physiology of weight regain: Lessons from the classic Minnesota Starvation Experiment on human body composition regulation. Obesity Reviews, 22(S2): e13189. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13189

Duffy, F., Willmott, E., Nimbley, E., et al. (2024).

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)—Looking beyond the eating disorder lens? European Eating Disorders Review, 32(4), 824–827. https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.3093

Frederick, D. A., et al. (2022).

 Demographic predictors of objectification theory and tripartite influence model constructs: The U.S. Body Project I. Body Image, 40, 182-199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2021.12.012

Glasser, C. L., Robnett, B., & Feliciano, C. (2009).

Internet Daters’ Body Type Preferences: Race-Ethnic and Gender Differences. Sex Roles, 61(1–2): 14–33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-009-9604-x

Wilkinson, J. L., Herrman, L., Palmatier, M. I., & Bevins, R. A. (2006).

Rats’ novel object interaction as a measure of environmental familiarity. Learning and Motivation, 37(2), 131–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lmot.2005.04.001

Petersen, Vikki & Petersen, Rick. (2022).
Hiatal Hernia Syndrome: Many Symptoms One Cause. HealthNOW Medical Center.

Rangé, H., et al. (2021).

Eating disorders through the periodontal lens. Periodontology 2000, 87, 17–31. https://doi.org/10.1111/prd.12391

Schilder, Paul. (1978).
The Image and Appearance of the Human Body. Intl Universities Press.

Recommended Resources

These are real voices, tools, and platforms that supported and inspired recovery. Some offer professional insights, while others bring relatability, community, and hope.

Podcasts

  • Free Method Podcast-from a dietician’s perspective
  • Call Her Holy-from a Biblical perspective
  • Andrew Huberman Podcast-from a neuroscientist’s perspective

Books

  • Sick Enough – Dr. Jennifer L. Gaudiani
  • The Image and Appearance of the Human Body – Paul Schilder
  • 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder – Carolyn Costin & Gwen Schubert Grabb
  • Intuitive Eating – Elyse Resch & Evelyn Tribole

Treatment Centers

  • Center for Discovery – Eating Disorder Treatment Center, California
  • Courtney D. Toya Nutrition – Nutritional support and recovery coaching