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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

Lisa Whalen
Dec 22, 20203 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

Lisa Whalen
Nov 2, 20193 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

Lisa Whalen
Sep 20, 20194 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.

Lisa Whalen
Aug 29, 20184 min read


More Evidence That Horses Help Heal PTSD
Horses can help with recovery from PTSD.

Lisa Whalen
Feb 12, 20181 min read


Acknowledgement as Empowerment
Look to shapes in nature for creativity and overcoming flaws.

Lisa Whalen
Jan 12, 20174 min read


Moments of Gratitude: Love That Alters When It Alteration Finds
We find inspiration and appreciate imperfection when spending time in nature.

Lisa Whalen
Nov 21, 20162 min read
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