Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Patterns

More goodness from the Women's Health 365 Collective

Today’s Women’s Health 365 Collective Directory “call for publications” topic is Women’s Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating.

Substack writers, check out the section below for how to submit your work. I’m looking forward to your amazing contributions to this week’s topic!

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The remainder of this newsletter is divided into two sections: one for readers (aka all subscribers) and one for Substack writers. Read the section(s) that interest you.

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Each week features special articles on women’s health by our talented and knowledgeable writers. At the same time, writers are also adding our outstanding work to the Directory by topic. The Directory is the place to find great women’s health writing on Substack.

So far, our Directory contains articles on mental health, autoimmune issues, menstrual cycles, and neurodivergence. We’re lucky to have some incredible writers who genuinely invest their heart and soul into their work! I invite you to check out these wonderful articles in the Directory.

Today’s Featured Articles From Our Collective Members

Dee Burrell wrote a powerful piece recently on her Substack of the same name, Dee Burrell, explaining why being a “good girl” holds us back from our potential in her article Good Girls Don’t Change the World.

In that luxurious space between Christmas and New Year’s, I watched episodes of the popular 1950s show Father Knows Best. For those unfamiliar with it, it’s quite funny and about a traditional 1950s family. I’m amazed how some things haven’t changed about raising children. I was also surprised to see how much influence the mother had during this time period. Although she’s a “trad wife,” she runs the show, so to speak.

However, my issue with the show is how the youngest daughter, Kathy, is treated. She is patted on the head and told to “be a good girl” whenever she wants something or wants to do something. She’s constantly dismissed and told to run off and play. This highlights the broader issue of how young girls are often treated in family dynamics. As an outsider, it’s easy to see why we could have developed the thought that being “good” was important.

Good Girls Don’t Change the World

Vibe: Let’s not let history repeat itself

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Alex Coupe writes her Substack, Thrive from 45, where subscribers can “find practical insights and empowering stories on health, wellness, and resilience for women in midlife.”

If you’ve seen a difference between what you receive for pain medicine versus your male counterparts, you’re not making it up. There are differences between us, and I’ve seen them firsthand between my husband and me during the 24 years we’ve been married.

So often, women are underprescribed pain medicine. The United States made one advancement recently by developing new guidelines around pain management during IUD insertion, suggesting that doctors now counsel women on pain management during the procedure.

Read Alex’s article to learn more about this gender bias.

“Women’s Pain Ignored: New Findings Expose Bias”

Vibe: No pain, we all gain

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Writers: Would you like to have an article featured here? Introduce yourself in the Guest Book on the C’mon In and Get Involved page. It’s free.

“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” - Billie Jean King, U.S. tennis player, social activist, and advocate for gender equality.

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This week’s topic for building the Directory is women’s eating disorders and disordered eating patterns.

Does your Substack publication focus on a women’s eating disorders, food relationship, or disordered eating patterns? Have you written one or more articles that shed light on this important topic?

I’m looking for healthcare professionals, individuals with lived experiences, and others who have written about this topic and can share their work in the comments section of this post.

🔆 It’s free to include your work in the Directory as a free subscriber!

To have your work included in the Directory, post your work in the comments section following the suggested format below. If you have multiple articles to post, you can post them in the same comment or separate ones.

Suggested Format for Women’s Health Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating focused *Publications*:

1. PUBLICATION NAME

2. Publication Link

3. Description of your publication. Feel free to include more about yourself, too!

Suggested Format for Women’s Health Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating focused *Substack Articles, Podcasts, etc…*:

1. PUBLICATION NAME

2. Article/Podcast Name

3. Article/Podcast Link

4. Description of the article/podcast and anything else you’d like to include.

Prior Topics: Mental Health | Autoimmune Issues | Menstrual Cycle Education and Issues | Neurodivergence - If you’re new, you can still add your articles and publications to these topics!

Recommended Next Steps for Writers:

📢 If you haven’t yet introduced yourself in the Guest Book, please do so when you have a chance. This is how we’ll know you’re a Substack writer member. Poke around and check out other writers you may want to get to know better. It’s free to participate in the Directory project and be a part of the community.

I’m truly excited about all the wonderful things we can achieve together in the coming months! One of the most enjoyable aspects of being on Substack is the chance to connect with everyone. If you’re new here and finding it a bit lonely, the Women’s Health 365 Collective is a lovely place to begin meeting new friends. Don’t hesitate to dive right in!

If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this email. I have a pretty quick turnaround time, but allow up to 48 hours for a reply.

In health,