Project HEAL

?? The 3rd Annual InformED Community Forum is here! ??? An annual day of education and conversation for eating disorder professionals, the InformED Community Forum brings together providers, advocates, and changemakers to push for a more accessible, inclusive future in eating disorder care. ?? Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 ? Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST ?? Earn 4 Continuing Education credits ?? Presented by: Project HEAL With expert-led sessions on ARFID, identity-affirming care, weight-neutral diabetes treatment, and collective action, this is a space for learning, collaboration, and impact. Don't miss it - find out more and register at the link in bio or https://lnkd.in/gn9yvT7n Thank you to our generous sponsors: Monte Nido, Alsana, Eating Recovery Center, SunCloud Health, and Galen Hope!

?? Marissa’s Legacy Drive: Turning Pain Into Purpose ?? Standing on the Santa Monica Pier, looking out over the Pacific, Marissa turned to her father and said, “Isn’t this beautiful, Dad? Life is wonderful.” She was fighting to believe it—fighting to hold on. But after seven years battling an eating disorder, the system failed her one final time. Marissa was intelligent, full of wit, and deeply loved. She wanted to help others get the care she struggled to access. “Reach them when they are young,” she said. “Educate them. Don’t let this disease take over.” We’re honoring that wish. Marissa’s Legacy Drive is dedicated to expanding access to life-saving treatment, breaking systemic barriers, and ensuring no one has to fight this battle alone. ?? Every dollar donated up to $50,000 will be generously matched by Marissa’s family, doubling your impact. Her story didn’t have to end this way. But together, we can change the story for someone else. ? Donate today to carry Marissa’s light forward. ?? https://lnkd.in/grwFs5yi

?? Welcome, Ryther, to the HEALers Circle! ?? We are beyond grateful to have Ryther join our growing network of providers dedicated to breaking down barriers to eating disorder treatment. Ryther’s commitment to trauma-informed, evidence-based care and their mission to support children, youth, and young adults in finding healing and hope align deeply with our vision for a more accessible, inclusive, and compassionate system of care. Thank you, Ryther, for your dedication to this work and for standing with us in ensuring that everyone—regardless of background or identity—has the opportunity to heal. We’re so excited to have you in our community! ??

?? Our 2024 Impact Report is here! 2024 was a defining year for Project HEAL—one that proved just how powerful community-driven change can be. We tripled our service delivery, providing over $6.3 million in care to those with the least access to healing resources. With insurance barriers mounting and applications for help increasing by over 50%, the need has never been greater—but neither has our collective impact. Together, we’re building a future where no one struggles alone. Thank you for showing up, for believing in this work, and for being part of this movement. ?? Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gsnErm6V

For 18 years, Agness Walewinder struggled with bulimia, binge eating, and compulsive food behaviors. She tried countless approaches — nutrition, then therapy, and even spirituality — but it wasn’t until she learned to integrate the body, mind, and heart that she finally found sustainable recovery. Read her blog at https://lnkd.in/gB7VWu7d

?? Looking for new podcasts to support your eating disorder healing journey? We've rounded up 13 Eating Disorder Podcasts Worth Tuning Into in 2025—from expert insights to personal stories, these shows offer encouragement, education, and empowerment. Start listening today and find your next favorite podcast! ????? ?? Read the full list on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gqTBhie6

“Hi! My name is?Taylor?Grasso, I'm currently a registered dietitian who works in the social media and content creation space, sharing about how to create balanced and nutritious meals in a positive way. Something that I say often is that my goal is to teach people how to eat in a world where all we've been taught is how to diet. I struggled with an eating disorder called orthorexia, or the obsession with clean eating, and mine was paired with overexercise. I struggled all throughout high school and college. I actually decided to become a dietitian because of my obsession with clean eating, but it morphed into a much more beautiful relationship with food the more I learned about how the body actually utilizes food and how to properly fuel my metabolism. I worked to get my master's degree in dietetics and became a practicing?dietitian in 2019. Now, 5 years later, I work with women every single day to help them heal their relationship with food and learn how to eat rather than how to diet. I've also worked extensively on healing my own relationship with food, got my period back, and am currently pregnant with my first baby and due in May!” - Taylor Grasso, RDN, LD, MPP-D #HumansofProjectHEAL

??? Join Project HEAL for a powerful and heartwarming evening on April 2 from 7–9 PM ET! We’re hosting a virtual watch party of SUGARCOATED— Jen Ponton's hilarious and deeply moving late-coming-of-age story. Through humor and vulnerability, SUGARCOATED explores identity, body image, self-love, queerness, and the power of finding life-saving community—deeply connected to Project HEAL’s mission. ?? Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gq5nSEP5 Stick around after the screening for a live Q&A with Jen Ponton! ?? Don’t miss this unforgettable night of storytelling and connection. #SUGARCOATEDxPH #ProjectHEAL

In collaboration with Clinician's Incubator, Project HEAL is proud to offer our Meal Support Program. This program offers free, virtual, drop-in group meals for those at the outpatient stage of eating disorder recovery. You can join live, facilitated meals led by nutrition practitioners working toward their CNS certification, offering support for food anxiety and mealtime struggles during eating disorder recovery. Apply for meal support by visiting https://lnkd.in/gtTiwNzr !

Join ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) and Project HEAL for Championing Change: Honoring Black Leadership in the Eating Disorder Field on March 17 at 12 PM ET. ??? This powerful conversation, moderated by Makailah (Mak) Dowell (she/her), will feature Dr. Tiffany Rush-Wilson, Dr. Kelli Rugless, PsyD, CEDS, Shandra Ashford, LMSW, and Angela Goens as they share their experiences, discuss cultural stigma, and advocate for more inclusive, culturally competent care in the eating disorder field. ?? March 17 | 12 PM ET ?? Virtual Event ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gfrfDiWT Let’s amplify Black voices, break barriers, and champion change together!