Rachael Rose Steil's Blog, page 10
June 21, 2017
Video: How Dad Responded to my Eating Disorder
For Mother’s Day I shared videos from my YouTube channel about how my mom responded to my eating disorder, and I figured it was good timing to interview my dad for this past Father’s Day. Both of my parents offer … Continue reading →
May 20, 2017
Dear High School Rachael (Response to Lauren Fleshman)
This is very clearly a spin-off of Lauren Fleshman’s most recent article/letter to her high school self that went viral in the running community. I HIGHLY encourage all of you to read it here (Dear Younger Me: Lauren Fleshman). I’ve … Continue reading →
May 14, 2017
Eating Disorder Recovery with my Mom: A Video Interview
From the first few chapters of Running in Silence my mom doesn’t suspect anything is wrong as I embark on a raw food diet. She doesn’t question my intense obsession with food and running fast, mostly because I kept the worst of … Continue reading →
May 8, 2017
Interviews, Book #2, Journal Entries Revealed
With snippets of information here and there, I figured it was high time to give more details about what’s been going on in the realm of Running in Silence and future writing/speaking endeavors. Quite honestly, I’ve just been way too busy, so … Continue reading →
April 25, 2017
Guest Post Sara Brekke Part II: Increasing Awareness
In the last Running in Silence guest post, Sara Brekke spoke openly and courageously about her eating disorder journey. In her original post (sarabrekke.blogspot.com) she made additional points about eating disorders that I felt were extremely important to share here in … Continue reading →
April 12, 2017
Guest Post Sara Brekke: Breaking Through Fear
Running in Silence reader and eating disorder survivor Sara Brekke made the bold move to share her story with the hope that it would encourage more of us to find ways to stop running in silence. She says, “I am thankful … Continue reading →
March 16, 2017
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: An Update
I can’t believe how easily time gets away from me–it’s already been nearly two weeks since National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW), and I’m able to update on the craziness at last. A few days before the NEDAW officially began, Karen Saukas … Continue reading →
February 20, 2017
Visiting Suzy Favor Hamilton: California Part II
Half the time in California was spent with Suzy, including a gorgeous bike ride along the coast to Venice beach, and two hot yoga classes (“This is my community!” Suzy said). The other half of my time was spent walking by … Continue reading →
February 2, 2017
Visiting 3-Time Olympian & Mental Health Advocate Suzy Favor Hamilton: California Part I
Having read Suzy Favor Hamilton’s book Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running From Madness, I was not only intrigued with her bipolar disorder experience (and her “secret” escort job that soon followed), but also the eating disorder she discusses at the … Continue reading →
January 12, 2017
Facing the Stigma: Living with an Eating Disorder as a Man
I am proud to introduce Steve Sanders for the newest guest post on Running in Silence. Steve is a recovering alcoholic , writer, and blogger at Haven House Addiction Treatment. He lives in Los Angeles, California and enjoys spending time … Continue reading →
