by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Feb 11, 2026 | Disordered Eating
Every winter, predictable things happen. One of them is children standing behind folding tables. They are wearing sashes and have order forms. They are practicing bravery and basic math. And fully grown adults… lose perspective. Cookie season seems to flip a switch....
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Feb 8, 2026 | Disordered Eating
When most people think about eating disorders, they picture a specific demographic: young, white, affluent women. This narrow perception is inaccurate and dangerous. The reality? Eating disorders affect people across every age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 19, 2026 | Disordered Eating
Most people can name one or more people in their life who look noticeably thinner now than they did six months ago. On social media, before-and-after photos appear with no explanation. The responses are often careful and coded: comments about looking healthy, glowing,...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 13, 2026 | Anxiety & Depression
Why Chasing Happiness Can Make You Feel Worse (and What Actually Helps) Most of us assume happiness works as if it were a destination. As in if we try hard enough and think positively enough, we’ll eventually arrive and stay there. But psychological research suggests...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Dec 27, 2025 | Personal Growth
How do you open up when you don’t know what you’re feeling? It’s a common question. And a deeply human one. We hear it all the time: Talking about your feelings is good for you. Healing, even.But what if the issue isn’t whether you talk — it’s that you don’t actually...
