Why Movement Matters: Rethinking Exercise Abstinence in Eating Disorder Recovery

Addiction, Body, Eating Disorders, Nervous System, Overexercise, RegulationLeave a comment

In the evolving landscape of eating disorder treatment, clinicians are increasingly challenged to look beyond traditional models and address the full complexity of recovery. While nutritional rehabilitation and psychological support remain foundational, the role of movement—particularly in cases involving compulsive exercise—has often been oversimplified or excluded entirely. J. Aronson LCSW P.C., a psychotherapy practice specializing…

When Exercise Becomes an Addiction: A Conversation Between a Nutritionist and a Therapist

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Featuring Jessica Aronson, LCSW-R and Maria Sorbara Mora MS, RD In a culture that celebrates “grind” and glorifies control, it’s easy to mistake obsession for discipline. But when movement becomes compulsion — when rest feels unsafe, and exercise feels like survival — the body pays a quiet price. In this candid conversation, registered dietitian and…

Healing Through Connection: A Conversation on Trauma, Eating Disorders, and Nervous System Regulation

Balance, Eating Disorders, Integrated and Holistic, Nervous System, RegulationLeave a comment

An interview with Jessica Aronson, LCSW-R | By Dr. Maggie Vaughan Maggie Vaughan: Jessica, thank you so much for joining me. You’re known in New York City as an integrative psychotherapist who specializes in eating disorder treatment, trauma therapy, and somatic work. You’re certified in EMDR, RO-DBT, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and trained in modalities…