<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDCI is a non-profit founded in 2010 with a focus on shifting cultural mindsets regarding food, bodies, weight and health.]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.com/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:28:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.edciowa.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Johann Hari’s Magic Pill Gets Wrong (and Right) About Weight, Health, and Healing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hari opens with a statistic from Great Britain: within ten years, up to 30% of their population may be on a weight-loss drug. The global market for these medications could reach $200 billion by 2030.
That’s staggering; and deeply unsettling.]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/what-johann-hari-s-magic-pill-gets-wrong-and-right-about-weight-health-and-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6949cc82c37cef16f1e63387</guid><category><![CDATA[Support Resources]]></category><category><![CDATA[Book Review]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:04:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93ebaa_acbd6bfafdff411ba5d5e3caa5dca894~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sabrina Rogers, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get ready to be inspired!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iowa is proudly hosting an illuminating event with the distinguished Ragen Chastain. The arrival of Ragen Chastain—a paragon of the...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/get-ready-to-be-inspired</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b67e0e60d047b82246</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:59:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95577d_582e23fe68b14213a9ca29ecbd084a66~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Roeder, LIMHP, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Discomfort in Eating Disorder Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I have been reflecting on what to write for this month, I have returned over and over to the topic of discomfort. I am both a survivor...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/embracing-discomfort-in-eating-disorder-recovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b47e0e60d047b821c3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:42:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95577d_bf0e570f66544749b754b417b0c3399a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Sloan, LCPC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Scars of Weight Stigma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hidden Scars of Weight Stigma: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health By: Alicia Roeder, LIMHP, LHMC In today's fast-paced hustle...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/the-hidden-scars-of-weight-stigma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b47e0e60d047b821ca</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:06:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95577d_5b2053423b9b4fe48261046e4645df3b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>edci46</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Compassion in the Face of Weight Stigma: A Personal Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Alicia Roeder LMHC, LIMHP, therapist in Iowa and Nebraska In our rapidly changing world, society's relationship with body image and...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/embracing-compassion-in-the-face-of-weight-stigma-a-personal-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b47e0e60d047b821c8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95577d_7346f6ccf4b34e7ea6e50b973df512ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>edci46</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hi! My name is Alicia Roeder, and I identify as a fat woman.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi! My name is Alicia Roeder, and I identify as a fat woman. For many, the word "fat" may carry a negative connotation, a measure of...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/hi-my-name-is-alicia-roeder-and-i-identify-as-a-fat-woman</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b67e0e60d047b82245</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:12:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95577d_406241c191bb48d89c7793371734e22e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Roeder, LIMHP, LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What 7 Years in Recovery Feels Like]]></title><description><![CDATA[First of all, I don't know how on earth it’s 2023, let alone how it has been seven years since I entered into eating disorder recovery. I...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/what-7-years-in-recovery-feels-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b47e0e60d047b821c2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:37:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95577d_e2ee0284587740b5a7ca474976b3b39b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Sloan, LCPC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Wish More Medical Provider Knew When Providing Care to Patients with Eating Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pay Attention to the ‘Small’ Details in the Patient’s Chart Throughout levels of care, I have had many phenomenal interactions with...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/what-i-wish-more-medical-provider-knew-when-providing-care-to-patients-with-eating-disorders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b77e0e60d047b8224c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:44:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95577d_415a2a7cb5d8424da35ba7819a5d8fa6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Em R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for NEW BOARD MEMBERS 2023-2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn more about joining the EDCI Board!]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/2023boardapplications</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b67e0e60d047b82229</guid><category><![CDATA[Board]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:03:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93ebaa_22b54f86cc5047d9b393d1cff0c2dc21~mv2.gif/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sara Schwatken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embodying Mindfulness In Recovery - An Eating Disorder Awareness Week Message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore and break down the idea of mindfulness and embodiment in recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/embodying-mindfulness-in-recovery-an-eating-disorder-awareness-week-message</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b77e0e60d047b8225c</guid><category><![CDATA[Stories of Recovery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Treatment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Journaling]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Worth]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93ebaa_2801988053d74944be858e1946aec189~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Em R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RESPONSE: To the Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of CEDO, we strongly oppose the new clinical guidelines introduced by the American Academy of Pediatrics.]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/aapresponse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b57e0e60d047b82205</guid><category><![CDATA[Treatment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:13:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93ebaa_8a73762213574d849f62c203a3e73be2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EDCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Wish Medical Providers Knew: Word Choice Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Usually when I see a physician I want the most straightforward, factual information regarding my physical health and treatment needs. I...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/what-i-wish-medical-providers-knew-word-choice-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b77e0e60d047b82253</guid><category><![CDATA[Stories of Recovery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Support Resources]]></category><category><![CDATA[Training]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:48:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93ebaa_110a06a938b0449089526bad698a2c2e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Em R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Wish More Medical Providers Knew about Eating Disorder Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[No individual diagnosed with an eating disorder presents for medical care in the same way.  Some individuals may be open about their...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/what-i-wish-more-medical-providers-knew-about-eating-disorder-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b77e0e60d047b82252</guid><category><![CDATA[Stories of Recovery]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:48:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93ebaa_683df4a179524fac933198fb18106510~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Em R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EDCI’s Response to the Closing of the Inpatient Eating Disorder Program at UIHC]]></title><description><![CDATA[At EDCI, we are devastated to hear the news that the UIHC EDO program will be discontinuing the inpatient treatment program. Although...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/edci-s-response-to-the-closing-of-the-inpatient-eating-disorder-program-at-uihc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b47e0e60d047b821c9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 22:52:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>edci46</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Impact of Change Throughout Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Change is an unknown expectation in life. Life is about expecting the unexpected.  The only thing that is certain is change.  Whatever...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/the-impact-of-change-throughout-recovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b77e0e60d047b8225b</guid><category><![CDATA[Stories of Recovery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Worth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Treatment]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:17:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93ebaa_f9758eef7d294fc480bcdf3988097aa8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Em R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Letter to Myself: As I Stabilize in Outpatient Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Em for the fifth installment of her writing series as she moves through a higher level of care for ED treatment. ]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/a-letter-to-myself-as-i-stabilize-in-outpatient-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b77e0e60d047b82258</guid><category><![CDATA[Stories of Recovery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Treatment]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 16:21:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93ebaa_5a44da8181d848d894bf1de788715ee4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Em R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Safety in Stagnation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join our guest writer, Em, as she discusses her experience in ED recovery. ]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/finding-safety-in-stagnation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b77e0e60d047b82251</guid><category><![CDATA[Stories of Recovery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Treatment]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 15:48:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93ebaa_4d7f01b2928b42c58a8ef0cef3f5d0fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Em R</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reminder: Renew your Professional Membership by June 30th! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you for your professional membership with EDCI. We hope you've enjoyed access to our exclusive Provider listserv, discounts on...]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/membership-renewals-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b57e0e60d047b82204</guid><category><![CDATA[Membership]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:29:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_cb16d5274e684694966c13c34964c345~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EDCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[APPLY NOW: Professional Membership Offer!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join between now and July 1st to receive an extra two months of membership benefits! ]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/apply-now-professional-membership-offer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b57e0e60d047b8220d</guid><category><![CDATA[Board]]></category><category><![CDATA[Membership]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:25:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_23038e254b914d11b792ca46e48b637f~mv2_d_5000_3333_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EDCI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Thank You to Those I Met Along the Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Em for the fourth installment of her writing series as she moves through a higher level of care for ED treatment. ]]></description><link>https://www.edciowa.org/post/a-thank-you-to-those-i-met-along-the-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f1e5b77e0e60d047b8225a</guid><category><![CDATA[Stories of Recovery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Treatment]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:55:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93ebaa_6c8db3c4acbb4e0099eb73d54e572270~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Em R</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>