30+ resources that helped heal my disordered eating

The books, articles and podcasts that helped me develop a healthier relationship with food

Thank you for reading Life after Trauma. This month, we’re talking about the intersection between food and trauma. Last week, I shared a personal essay about my experience with disordered eating. Today, I’m sharing a list of the books, articles, podcasts and other resources that helped me heal my relationship with food. In the coming weeks, I’ll be launching the first episode of the Life after Trauma podcast (!), and responding to a thought-provoking reader question for my Ask Clare column. Make sure you’re subscribed so you get everything straight to your inbox:

These days, I love hosting meals with friends. This was our spread for Pride 🏳️‍🌈

Disordered eating is a sensitive topic, and I’m mindful about how I write about it. But I also believe that you know how to best take care of yourself. I invite you to make decisions that feel supportive to you, and encourage you to reach out for help if/when you need it.

What follows is a collection of resources that I’ve found personally useful as I worked to reframe how I think about food, bodies and diet culture. I hope you might find them useful too.

Books:

Whenever I have a problem in life, I read about it. I’ve read a lot of books about eating disorders and recovery. Here are some of my favourites: