Last week, our owner, Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C, had the privilege of leading a Lunch and Learn at Mindful Health’s Georgetown location. Mindful Health is a dedicated team of compassionate and skilled clinicians, including therapists, psychiatrists, a Doctor of Naturopathy, and nurse practitioners. Their team provides comprehensive treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

When it comes to lunch, many of my clients share that they feel stuck in a rut with the same go-to options such as sandwiches or frozen meals. It can be challenging to find new ideas that add variety and enjoyment without requiring extra prep time. Today, I’m sharing a few simple, balanced options to help refresh your lunch routine. Remember, when putting together a balanced meal, it’s important to include a source of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and fiber to help you stay full and energized throughout the day and avoid that afternoon slump.

 Life can feel chaotic, and meal planning often adds to that feeling. Between work, school, relationships, and all our other responsibilities, figuring out what to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks while also trying to please everyone in the family can feel like one more impossible task. And even once you have a plan is in place, the next challenge is finding the time to prep it all. Here are a few tips to manage the chaos and help you plan ahead successfully for the week!

ARFID was officially added to the DSM-5 in 2013, making it a relatively new diagnosis. Because of this, many parents and caregivers struggle to find reliable resources on how to best support their loved ones. At ATX Nutritional Counseling, we know how important it is for families to feel equipped and empowered to best support their loved ones. To help, we have created a resource list!

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions, and for parents and caregivers, the journey toward recovery can feel overwhelming and frightening. Finding the right resources to guide and support your child isn’t always easy. At ATX Nutritional Counseling, we are passionate about walking alongside parents and caregivers as they navigate the process of recovery, offering education and support in sessions to help them feel more confident in supporting their loved one.

For most of us, mornings can be a hectic time trying to get yourself and your family out the door! It can be difficult to prioritize having a complete breakfast, so to help with that, here are 3 breakfast ideas that you can make ahead of time to minimize the stress of fueling yourself for the day. When putting together breakfast, we want to make sure to include a carbohydrate, protein, fat, and a fruit or veggie for fiber.

Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C was recently featured on the Breaking the Cycle Radio podcast with Dr. Alan Heide for a powerful conversation about the connection between nutrition and eating disorder recovery. In this episode, Maggie shared her perspective as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, offering thoughtful insight into the emotional and psychological components that often underlie struggles with food.

This past month, ATX Nutritional Counseling hit the road and headed down to Houston, Texas to connect with some incredible outpatient providers doing meaningful work in the eating disorder and mental health space. While we proudly offer in-person sessions in both Georgetown and Austin, we also serve clients virtually across Texas and in several other states. Making connections with other providers who are equally passionate about high-quality care helps us offer stronger, more informed referrals to our clients—no matter where they’re located.

We’re excited to share that our owner, Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C, had the honor of speaking with the Christian Coaches Connect group on Tuesday, May 27th. It was a great opportunity to highlight the powerful role Recovery Coaches play in eating disorder treatment especially in supporting clients with ARFID. Recovery Coaches are a vital part of the treatment team as they work closely with clients to facilitate growth and behavior change in their recovery journey.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news, our owner, Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C, was recently featured in Voyage Austin magazine! Voyage Austin is a local virtual publication with a mission to uplift and spotlight the voices of small business owners, independent creatives, and the changemakers who make Austin such a vibrant, dynamic place to live. Through their Inspiring Stories series, they give everyday people the opportunity to tell their stories in a way that feels authentic and empowering.