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Eating Disorder Recovery During the Holidays: The Most Meaningful Gift You Can Give Yourself

If the holidays feel overwhelming, stressful, or triggering because of food, family dynamics, or body image, this conversation is for you. In this video, Dr. Jennifer Nardozzi sits down with therapist Morgan Herrick, LMHC, to explore what eating disorder recovery during the holidays really looks like—and how life begins to change when you’re no longer trapped in the binge–restrict cycle. Together, they reflect on Morgan’s personal experience navigating the holidays while struggling with an eating disorder, including: Fear of body comments Anxiety around sweets and desserts Feeling “out of control” with binge eating The emotional exhaustion of hiding the struggle How perfectionism and pressure intensify during holiday meals This honest and compassionate discussion highlights the powerful shifts that happen in recovery—from healing your relationship with food and body image to finding freedom, setting boundaries, and being present for the moments that truly matter. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or wondering if healing from eating disorders is possible, this video offers hope, insight, and evidence-based support. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Video 00:00 – Going live & embracing imperfection 01:30 – Morgan shares what holidays were like in her eating disorder 04:00 – The binge–restrict cycle around sweets 07:00 – The gifts of recovery & learning to enjoy the holidays again 10:00 – Setting boundaries with family (especially around body comments) 13:00 – Healing the relationship with food & breaking scarcity mindset 16:00 – The role of treatment: therapy, nutrition, psychiatry & group work 20:00 – How family can support recovery (and what doesn’t work) 25:00 – Why recovery isn’t linear & the mantra “lean into compassion.” 30:00 – Morgan’s daily recovery tools & honoring emotional needs