Inspired Recovery

Relationships

Heavy Hearts

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on October 5, 2017

How can we stand strong and support each other when tragedy strikes?

How can we stand strong and support each other when tragedy strikes?

Suicide

Suicide: A Senseless Tragedy

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on September 8, 2017

It's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Learn how to cope with suicidal thoughts and what can be done to help prevent suicide.

It's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Learn how to cope with suicidal thoughts and what can be done to help prevent suicide.

Depression

Reunite With Your Soul, Self and Sisterhood

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on August 30, 2017

Stuck in eating disorder recovery? Poetry can empower you to break free from what's holding you back.

Stuck in eating disorder recovery? Poetry can empower you to break free from what's holding you back.

Relationships

Ladies, Let's End Body Shaming, Starting With Your Own

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on August 21, 2017

Do you ever catch yourself in a downward spiral of negative self-talk about your body? This mindset shift will transform your relationship with your body.

Do you ever catch yourself in a downward spiral of negative self-talk about your body? This mindset shift will transform your relationship with your body.

Guilt

What Guilt Has to Do With Embracing Your Authentic Self

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on May 23, 2017

Guilt is part of having a conscience and of being a loving, caring person. Screwing up and then making peace with yourself is exactly what it means to be on a spiritual journey.

Guilt is part of having a conscience and of being a loving, caring person. Screwing up and then making peace with yourself is exactly what it means to be on a spiritual journey.

Self-Help

Danielle LaPorte’s White Hot Truth Soothes Self-Help Fatigue

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on May 19, 2017

Has your self-help turned into self-criticism?

Has your self-help turned into self-criticism?

Fear

Leaning Into Yourself: Abandoning Fear & Embracing Yourself

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on May 12, 2017

With graduation and Mother’s Day upon us, here's one hell of an oversimplified recipe for recovery.

With graduation and Mother’s Day upon us, here's one hell of an oversimplified recipe for recovery.

Eating Disorders

Surviving Spring Break While in Eating Disorder Recovery

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on March 9, 2017

If you are in eating disorder recovery, spring break can be challenging but with these tips you can not only survive this week, but also enjoy it!

If you are in eating disorder recovery, spring break can be challenging but with these tips you can not only survive this week, but also enjoy it!

Eating Disorders

10 Promises to My Children From Their Recovered Mother

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on February 6, 2017

What do you tell your kids if you have a history of an eating disorder? Here are 10 promises I've made to my children.

What do you tell your kids if you have a history of an eating disorder? Here are 10 promises I've made to my children.

Motivation

The Importance of Slowing Down

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on January 19, 2017

Are you neglecting this important aspect of self-care? Here are some reasons why you shouldn't.

Are you neglecting this important aspect of self-care? Here are some reasons why you shouldn't.

Motivation

Redefining Resolutions in Recovery

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on December 21, 2016

Why New Year’s resolutions don't work? Because we set ourselves up for failure.

Why New Year’s resolutions don't work? Because we set ourselves up for failure.

Forgiveness

#SorryNotSorry

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on December 9, 2016

Recently I was on social media and saw this gorgeous picture of a couple at the beach with the hashtag "sorrynotsorry." I felt bile rising in my throat...

Recently I was on social media and saw this gorgeous picture of a couple at the beach with the hashtag "sorrynotsorry." I felt bile rising in my throat...

Eating Disorders

How the Holidays Improved Without an Eating Disorder

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on November 22, 2016

The holidays are a lot to manage. Travel plans, coordinating family gatherings, and the never-ending list of gifts—I feel short of breath just thinking about it.

The holidays are a lot to manage. Travel plans, coordinating family gatherings, and the never-ending list of gifts—I feel short of breath just thinking about it.

Motivation

Stop Glorifying Excessive Exercise

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on November 12, 2016

“How do you do it? I wish I had the motivation to get up and crank out all of those miles.” Admiration fuels the person struggling with compulsive exercise.

“How do you do it? I wish I had the motivation to get up and crank out all of those miles.” Admiration fuels the person struggling with compulsive exercise.

Relationships

Longing

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on October 30, 2016

Longings are hushed and hidden. Along the way we're taught to tuck away our longing and ignore it.

Longings are hushed and hidden. Along the way we're taught to tuck away our longing and ignore it.

Eating Disorders

The Most Common & Least Talked About Eating Disorder

Angie Viets, LCP, CEDS on October 18, 2016

Eating disorders are not reserved for young, white females. Who's really struggling?

Eating disorders are not reserved for young, white females. Who's really struggling?