Early winter of 2005, I attended a “Red Tent” event in NYC, where women gather to rest, renew and share powerful stories about their lives. I also, happened upon one of the most prolific books written on being female in our society and the prevalent struggle of disordered eating via storytelling. Anita Johnston Ph.D. is the acclaimed author of Eating in the Light of the Moon and my next episode’s special guest. Over 30 years ago, I reached out to my doctor, “I’m bulimic and need your help in finding a good therapist!” I’ll never forget his words, “Meg, you just took the first step towards
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