Why Movement Matters: Rethinking Exercise Abstinence in Eating Disorder Recovery

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

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…