Academy for Eating Disorders Eating Disorder Video Library – Educational Resources from the Academy for Eating Disorders
Educational Resources from the Academy for Eating Disorders View a curated collection of videos from the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) designed to educate the public about eating disorders. The library covers a range of topics organized by category, including videos about eating disorders themselves, treatment-related content, and recovery-related resources. Visit the Video Library
Body Dysmorphia Explained by Nikki Glantz – Short Video
Dysmorphia disorder is when someone sees their body differently than how other people see them. So they see themselves as much heavier or more obese than they are, and they are not.
Podcast Interview With Marty Lerner PhD, Founder of Milestones, An In Patient Eating Disorder Clinic in South Florida
Welcome to the Summit: Why This Conversation Matters The Food Junkies Food Addiction Summit exists for one reason: to bring real-world clarity and hope to people dealing with food addiction and disordered eating. Across four weeks of interviews, the summit highlights clinicians on the front lines, registered dietitians, nutritionists, and individuals in recovery — all […]
Understanding Food Addiction, A Podcast Interview With Nikki Glantz, Nutritionist And Cofounder of Milestones
Insights from Nikki Glantz, Nutritionist and Co-Founder of Milestones in Recovery (In Search Of More podcast) Food is everywhere—celebration, comfort, family, culture, holidays, and social life. And that’s part of the problem: it can become one of the most socially “acceptable” vices, even when it’s quietly taking someone’s life over. In a recent episode of […]
Food Addiction, Eating Disorders, and the “Freedom Plan”: Nikki Glantz on the Milestones Approach
In this informative conversation from the Food Junkies Food Addiction Summit, registered dietitian Nikki Glantz shares insights from more than two decades of hands-on experience treating individuals struggling with food addiction, eating disorders, and compulsive eating behaviors. As both the longtime nutritionist and now Chief Operating Officer at Milestones Treatment Center in Cooper City, Florida, […]
A Conversation About Food Addiction, Trauma, and the Moment Hope Turns Back On
In a recent episode of Food Addiction: The Problem and the Solution, podcast host Susan Branscam—a recovered food addict—welcomed Sakina Osborne for a wide-ranging conversation that moved far beyond food. Yes, the episode discusses eating disorders and food addiction, and yes, it introduces the treatment philosophy at Milestones in Recovery in South Florida. But what […]
Sugars and Sweet Taste: Addictive or Rewarding?
📄 Reprint Notice This article is reprinted from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 18, Issue 18, 2021. Originally published by MDPI on September 17, 2021.Citation: Greenberg, D.; St. Peter, J.V. Sugars and Sweet Taste: Addictive or Rewarding? Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 9791. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18189791 This is an […]
Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know
📄 Reprint NoticeThis article is reprinted from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 18, Issue 18, 2021. Originally published by MDPI on September 17, 2021.Citation: Greenberg, D.; St. Peter, J.V. Sugars and Sweet Taste: Addictive or Rewarding? Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 9791. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18189791This is an open access […]
Healing Hidden Struggles: Night Eating, Secrecy, and Work Stress
Quick Answer: Night eating, secret eating, and stress eating are rarely just about “willpower.” Recovery experts describe them as interconnected cycles fueled by daytime restriction, deep-seated shame, and emotional regulation. Healing often requires practical changes—like packing a lunch even when working from home—and shifting from self-judgment to curiosity. For many people, the relationship with food […]
Navigating Recovery: Nutritional Freedom and GLP-1’s in Disordered Eating Treatment
Effective treatment for disordered eating requires more than just willpower; it demands a fundamental shift in how we view nourishment, structure, and brain chemistry. Modern recovery programs, such as the Milestones Program, are pioneering approaches that blend the “Freedom Food Plan” with emerging medical tools like GLP-1 medications. By focusing on quieting the compulsion rather […]
