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Lisa Whalen
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Free Educator Resources available here
This post provides information about a wealth of freely available resources to teach critical thinking, bias, and media literacy.
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Lisa Whalen
Apr 10, 20221 min read
Interview: Laura's Books and Blogs
Author Lisa Whalen’s memoir, Stable Weight: A Memoir of Hunger, Horses, and Hope, illustrates this extreme version of controlling, harmful b
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Lisa Whalen
Mar 13, 20213 min read
My Eating Disorder Is a Character
If my story had a villain, who would it be? The answer was obvious: An eating disorder had been my foe at every turn.
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Lisa Whalen
Feb 22, 20211 min read
Video Trailer for Stable Weight: A Memoir of Hunger, Horses, and Hope
video trailer for the new book, Stable Weight: A Memoir of Hunger, Horses, and Hope from Hopewell Publications
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Lisa Whalen
Feb 22, 20214 min read
The Language of Eating Disorder Recovery
Whether we know it or not, language shapes our perception.
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Lisa Whalen
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Sneak Peek at My New Book!
story of resilience, empowerment, and the transformative power of human-animal bonds, Stable Weight illustrates that what matters isn’t whe
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Lisa Whalen
Jan 18, 20212 min read
Restoring a Masterpiece: Myself
Much later and with hindsight’s clarity, I’m grateful for what my eating disorder has taught me. If I hadn’t needed treatment, I wouldn’t ha
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Lisa Whalen
Dec 22, 20203 min read
Nurture Yourself Through Nature
If COVID has disrupted your recovery, find an excuse to nurture something small or delicate. That habit might lead to nurturing yourself, t
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Lisa Whalen
Dec 14, 20202 min read
Book Review: Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
Book Review of Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam, Ecco, 2020, 256 pages, ISBN: 9780062667631.
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Lisa Whalen
Dec 17, 20193 min read
Finding Support When You Need It Most, Part II: Yin and Yang
Yin and Yang are opposing energies that, when present in equal amounts, complement each other to create wholeness and balance. The same is t
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Lisa Whalen
Nov 29, 20193 min read
Finding Key Sources of Support, Part I
I’ve also been lucky to discover another source of support, one that should have been obvious but that I didn’t expect: books. Two have been
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Lisa Whalen
Nov 2, 20193 min read
Surfacing from an Eating Disorder's Depths
Becoming whole has made me more comfortable in my skin when I’m alone and more authentic when I’m with others. Most importantly, being open
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Lisa Whalen
Nov 1, 20191 min read
The Simpsons in College Classes? Yes!
Check out my essay, "Homer as Homework: The Simpsons in the College Classroom" in the new book, The Simpsons' Beloved Springfield.
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Lisa Whalen
Oct 24, 20192 min read
Table of Contents for a Syllabus College Students Will Actually Read: Buzzfeed Edition
• Submitting Assignments On Time Is the Latest Trend, and I’m Here for It
• 23 Things Your Professor Expects That Are Legal But Annoying AF
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Lisa Whalen
Sep 20, 20194 min read
The Sticks and Stones of Eating Disorder Recovery
Before I completed treatment at The Emily Program, Jane’s comment would have boomed in my head and created an echo that followed me
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Lisa Whalen
Aug 16, 20193 min read
Writing as . . . Composting?
Initially, I sighed with irritation. Then I giggled, amused. But when I stopped to think about the phrase, I fell in love with it.
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Lisa Whalen
Dec 18, 20183 min read
My Journey Processing Loss as an INFJ
Processing loss as an INFJ on the Meyers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator
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Lisa Whalen
Aug 29, 20184 min read
Write Like a Charlie Horse, Not a Charley Horse
How learning to ride horses can aid learning to trust the creative process for writing.
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Lisa Whalen
Jul 17, 20184 min read
Animals Can Aid Eating Disorder Recovery
Animals' calm presence and focus on each moment can help humans maintain their mental health.
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