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At BE REAL, we’re always learning. We’ve gathered books, podcasts, articles, resources, and other tools that align with our mission of promoting the best body image and eating disorder prevention resources. We update this collection as we discover new resources and recommendations.
Deepening Body Appreciation & Self-Compassion
Build body confidence, self-compassion, and body appreciation
Books
- Body Kindness | Rebecca Stritchfield
- More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament | Lindsay Kite and Lexie Kite
Workbooks
- The Self-Compassion Workbooks | Karen Bluth
Videos & Exercises
- Mindful Self-Compassion Exercises | Karen Bluth
- “The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion” | Kristin Neff (TEDx Talk)
Food & Your Relationship with Eating
Learn about eating, body cues and developing a healthy relationship with food
Articles and Guides
- “10 Principles Of Intuitive Eating” | Intuitive Eating
- “Adapting Intuitive Eating For Neurodivergent People” | RDs For Neurodiversity
- “Healthy Eating Curriculum May Contribute To Eating Disorders In Kids” | The Washington Post
- “Myplate Myths Debunked” | Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics
- “Rethinking Food Addiction” | Center For Body Trust
- “What To Do When You Can’t Stop Thinking About Food” | International Food Information Council
- “Why There Aren’t ‘Good’ And ‘Bad’ Foods: Understanding The All-Foods-Fit Approach” | Equip
Books
- Christy Harrison Books
- Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach To Healthy Eating | Rachel Hartley
Podcasts
- Food Psych Podcast | Christy Harrison
- Keep Calm and Cook On | Julia Turshen
- Sunny Side Up Nutrition | Elizabeth Davenport, Anna Lutz, and Anna Mackay
- The Appetite | Opal
- The Full Plate Podcast | Abbie Attwood
Society, Culture & Representation
Explore how culture, history, media, and social systems shape body image, body diversity, and weight stigma.
Articles
- “#Womenonwalls” | Renee Engeln
- “Critics Say A Lack Of Diversity Among Nutrition Professionals Skews America’s Understanding Of Dietary Health” | FERN’s Ag Insider
- “Reclaiming The Word ‘Fat’ Is About Reclaiming Our Bodies—Starting With The Right To Name Them” | Aubrey Gordon
- “Diet Culture Is Everywhere. Here’s How To Fight It” | NPR
- “The ‘Thin Is In’ Narrative Is Especially Harmful To People Of Color” | Everyday Health
- The Burnt Toast Newsletter | Virginia Sole-Smith
Books
- Aubrey Gordon’s books
- Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture | Virginia Sole-Smith
- Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia | Dr. Sabrina Strings
- Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman | Lindy West
- The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love | Sonya Renee Taylor
Podcasts
- Burnt Toast | Virginia Sole-Smith
- Kindness Uprising | Amanda Potter, Lisa Sanphillippo and Mike Bradley
- Rethinking Wellness | Christy Harrison
- The Body Trust Podcast | Dana Sturtevant, Hilary Kinavey, and Sirius Bonner
- Weight For It | Ronald Young Jr.
Weight, Science & Healthcare
Explore weight-inclusive healthcare, current research, and patient advocacy resources.
Books
- Body Respect | Linda Bacon and Lucy Aphramor
Research & Articles
- “Everything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong” | Michael Hobbes
- “Experts Argue It’s Time For Obesity To Be Defined Beyond BMI” | Jamie Ducharme
- “Poodle Science: An Animated Video Exposing The Limitations Of Current Research On Weight And Health” | ASDAH
- Weight And Healthcare: The Research Post | Ragen Chastain
Healthcare Resources
- “What to Say at the Doctor’s Office” | Ragen Chastain (Helpful for anyone that doesn’t want to be weighed!)
Podcasts
- HAES® Pod | ASDAH
- Maintenance Phase | Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbs
Healing & Recovery
Resources to support healing from body dissatisfaction, chronic dieting, disordered eating, and eating disorders.
Books & Workbooks
- Reclaiming Body Trust | Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant
- Sick Enough | Dr. Jennifer L. Gaudiani
- The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating and Body Image Workbook | Judith Matz, Amy Pershing and Christy Harrison
- The Weight-Inclusive CBT Workbook for Eating Disorders | Lauren Muhlheim
Articles and Guides
- “Facing My Eating Disorder in College” | National Alliance for Eating Disorders
- “What is an Eating Disorder?” | National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Podcasts
- The Body Grievers Club | Bri Campos
For Kids & Teens
Age-appropriate resources to help children and teens build body confidence, self-compassion, and a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.
Books & Guides
- Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon | Patty Lovell (ages 4–8)
- The Confidence Code for Girls | Katty Kay and Claire Shipman (ages 8–12)
- The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless | Charlotte Markey (ages 12+)
- Adultish | Charlotte Markey (Young Adults)
Workbooks & Activities
- The Body Image Workbook for Teens | Julia V. Taylor
- The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens | Elyse Resch
- “Looking at Advertising: Brands and Mascots” | MediaSmarts