The Monarch Blog

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Chronic Illness | Mind-Body Wellness Carissa Hannum Chronic Illness | Mind-Body Wellness Carissa Hannum

Living with Chronic Pain and an Eating Disorder

Living with chronic pain and an eating disorder can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This blog explores the connection between invisible illness, emotional coping, and disordered eating, offering insight, support, and treatment options that honor both your body and mind. If you're struggling, help is possible. Read the full post at Monarch Wellness to learn more and take the next step toward healing.

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Is It Really Depression? 10 Commonly Overlooked Alternatives

Feeling low but not sure it’s really depression? You’re not alone. From anxiety and ADHD to trauma and chronic illness, many conditions mimic depression but need different kinds of care. In this blog, we break down 10 often-misdiagnosed culprits and how to tell the difference. Read more to learn why a proper diagnosis matters.

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Mental Health | Education | Advocacy Anna Allshouse Mental Health | Education | Advocacy Anna Allshouse

How to Survive Summer Vacations: Tips for Mental Well-Being

Summer vacations aren’t always stress-free, especially if you’re navigating anxiety, family dynamics, or body image struggles. This blog shares practical mental health tips to help you stay grounded and take care of yourself while traveling. Ready for a more mindful getaway? Let’s make space for rest and resilience.

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Understanding Anxiety as a Nervous System Response

Anxiety isn’t just in your head, it’s your body’s way of saying something feels off. In this blog, we explore how trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system overload can show up as anxiety, overthinking, or perfectionism. Learn how trauma-informed therapy can help you reconnect with your body, feel safer from the inside out, and finally unwind that constant bracing.

Read the full post to better understand what your anxiety might really be telling you.

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What Is Orthorexia? Understanding the Obsession with Healthy Eating

Struggling with food rules or obsessed with eating “clean”? Orthorexia Nervosa is a lesser-known eating disorder that can seriously impact your health, happiness, and relationships. Learn the signs, how it’s treated, and why getting support matters. Ready to understand your relationship with food? Start here.

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Therapy and Coaching for Executive Dysfunction: What to Know

Struggling with focus, follow-through, or staying organized? Learn how therapy and executive function coaching can help you manage executive dysfunction, especially if you're navigating ADHD, depression, trauma, or burnout. Discover what to expect from each approach and how to find the support that works best for you. Read the full blog to explore your options and take the next step toward feeling more grounded and capable.

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The Importance of Community in Eating Disorder Recovery

Recovery doesn’t have to be lonely. Whether you’re navigating anorexia, bulimia, BED, or another eating disorder, community support can be a powerful part of healing. Learn how shared connection, group support, and encouragement from others in recovery can help you feel seen and keep moving forward. Read the blog to discover how to build or find your recovery community.

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When Eating Feels Hard: Eating Disorders, Sensory Issues, ARFID, and Body Image

Struggling with food textures, eating in public, or being called a “picky eater”? You’re not alone. This blog explores the connection between sensory issues, ARFID, eating disorders, and body image and why eating can feel so hard sometimes. Learn practical tips, feel seen, and take the next step toward a more peaceful relationship with food.

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