Instagram Live with Jeff Jenkins, Chubby Diaries
Mar
30
7:00 PM19:00

Instagram Live with Jeff Jenkins, Chubby Diaries

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Join me for a special Instagram Live brought to you from a tropical paradise. I’ll be co-hosting with Jeff Jenkins, aka Chubby Diaries. He’s a plus size traveler and influencer. Scroll through some of his adventures and you’ll be inspired, too! He shares authentically what traveling the world is like as a plus size person of color. We’ll be answering questions about traveling as a plus-size person and how to add a lot of positivity into the world. 

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Move Mountains Mindset on Clubhouse with Megan Banker
Mar
16
1:00 PM13:00

Move Mountains Mindset on Clubhouse with Megan Banker

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My co-host this week is Megan Banker, a plus-size climber and mountaineer. She shares her story with honesty and vulnerability in a way that is both warm and uplifting on her instagram page. Join us to talk about overcoming obstacles and moving onward and upward in our lives.

In this weekly Clubhouse Drop-in Audio we talk about ways to move mountains emotionally, financially and spiritually, and the steps that we need to take to head in the direction of our dreams. Join me and my special guests every Tuesday at 1pm EST on Clubhouse!


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Shining a Light on Recovery: Anxiety, Intrusive Thoughts and Eating Disorder Behavior Flare-Ups
Mar
10
8:00 PM20:00

Shining a Light on Recovery: Anxiety, Intrusive Thoughts and Eating Disorder Behavior Flare-Ups

A Free Facebook Live Conversation: March 10th at 8PM EST

Join Robyn Cruze, Kara Richardson Whitely and special guest Lara Effland, LICSW, to discuss how they deal with anxiety, intrusive thoughts and eating disorder behavior flare-ups.

"Shining a Light on Recovery" is a monthly Facebook Live series hosted by authors Robyn Cruze and Kara Richardson Whitely. Robyn Cruze serves as Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center's Advocacy and Communications Consultant. Kara Richardson-Whitely is ERC's National Binge Eating Disorder Recovery Advocate.

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Move Mountains Mindset on Clubhouse
Mar
9
1:00 PM13:00

Move Mountains Mindset on Clubhouse

In this weekly Clubhouse Drop-in Audio we talk about ways to move mountains emotionally, financially and spiritually, and the steps that we need to take to head in the direction of our dreams. Join me and my special guests every Tuesday at 1pm EST on Clubhouse!

On this episode I’ll be talking with Mirna Valerio, aka The Mirnavator. Mirna is a plus size ultra runner, author, public speaker, and heads up the Fat Girl Running Facebook page. Join us for an inspiring and uplifting conversation!

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Move Mountains Mindset on Clubhouse
Feb
23
1:00 PM13:00

Move Mountains Mindset on Clubhouse

In this weekly Clubhouse Drop-in Audio we talk about ways to move mountains emotionally, financially and spiritually, and the steps that we need to take to head in the direction of our dreams. Join me and my special guests every Tuesday at 1pm EST on Clubhouse!

In this edition of the Move Mountains Mindset conversation I’ll introduce you to Gale Straub, creator of the amazing She Explores podcast to talk about why it matters so much to share your truth.


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Telling Your Story: Instagram Live Q&A About Writing a Book
Feb
22
7:00 PM19:00

Telling Your Story: Instagram Live Q&A About Writing a Book

Have you always wanted to get your story on paper, but don’t know how to start? I’ll be hosting an Instagram Live Q&A session to answer all your questions on Monday, February 22 at 7pm EST.

Want to know best practices for getting the writing done? Want to know how to get your book published? Interested in what it takes to dig deeper and write about the most painful moments? We’ll be talking about it all live!

If you want to submit your questions ahead of time, please feel free to send them to me!

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Shining a Light on Recovery: A Facebook Live Series: February
Feb
10
8:00 PM20:00

Shining a Light on Recovery: A Facebook Live Series: February

Join ERC for a brand-new Facebook Live series dedicated to recovery!

Authors Robyn Cruze and Kara Richardson Whitely will host this monthly virtual gathering for our eating disorder and mental health communities to discuss the challenges, goals, truth and triumphs that make up a life’s adventure that we call recovery.

November's "Shining a Light on Recovery" will introduce Robyn's journey touring around the country with her family, and Kara's journey climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and hiking the Long Trail. Each will discuss how their journeys contribute to their personal recovery.

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Shining a Light on Recovery: A Facebook Live Series: January
Jan
13
8:00 PM20:00

Shining a Light on Recovery: A Facebook Live Series: January

Join ERC for a brand-new Facebook Live series dedicated to recovery!

Authors Robyn Cruze and Kara Richardson Whitely will host this monthly virtual gathering for our eating disorder and mental health communities to discuss the challenges, goals, truth and triumphs that make up a life’s adventure that we call recovery.

November's "Shining a Light on Recovery" will introduce Robyn's journey touring around the country with her family, and Kara's journey climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and hiking the Long Trail. Each will discuss how their journeys contribute to their personal recovery.

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Shining a Light on Recovery: A Facebook Live Series: December
Dec
9
8:00 PM20:00

Shining a Light on Recovery: A Facebook Live Series: December

Join ERC for a brand-new Facebook Live series dedicated to recovery!

Authors Robyn Cruze and Kara Richardson Whitely will host this monthly virtual gathering for our eating disorder and mental health communities to discuss the challenges, goals, truth and triumphs that make up a life’s adventure that we call recovery.

November's "Shining a Light on Recovery" will introduce Robyn's journey touring around the country with her family, and Kara's journey climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and hiking the Long Trail. Each will discuss how their journeys contribute to their personal recovery.

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Strategies to Thrive Beyond Binging: A Workshop
Nov
29
1:00 PM13:00

Strategies to Thrive Beyond Binging: A Workshop

Have you been relying on food to get you through these uncertain and chaotic times? Do you find yourself finishing the box when you promised yourself you'd just have one?

What if there were tools you could use that would put you in control? What if you moved confidently through the ups and downs without relying on food for support?

I remember those feelings. I spent a large part of my life using food to help heal emotional wounds. I, too, felt out of control, shameful, and frustrated.

You'll learn strategies to live in the moment instead of pushing it away, discover your own worth and find the resilience you need now to create the future you want.

About Kara Richardson Whitely

Kara climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro three times, weighing as much as 300 lbs. Her memoir, Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds, is being made into a movie by Amazon Studios, starring Chrissy Metz from the hit series 'This Is Us.' Kara is an ambassador for Eating Recovery Center and an sought after motivational speaker.

Select the EarlyBird discount to receive $50 off and a signed copy of Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds. Offer valid until November 26, 2020.

Get your tickets now!

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Hiking In A Bigger Body Instagram Live Q&A
Nov
17
7:00 PM19:00

Hiking In A Bigger Body Instagram Live Q&A

Want to get started hiking, but feel like nothing fits? Feel like your balance isn’t good enough for the trail? Worried about slipping and wish you had boots you could trust?

I’ve got you. I’ve been hiking as a plus-sized adventurer for more than a decade. I have plenty of tips from what to look for in a day pack to which shower wipes are best to help you feel fresh before camping.

Join me for an interactive Instagram Live where I answer all your backpacking and hiking related questions. I can’t wait to connect with you and talk about what I love!

If you want to submit your questions ahead of time, please feel free to send them to me!

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Shining a Light on Recovery: A Facebook Live Series
Nov
11
8:00 PM20:00

Shining a Light on Recovery: A Facebook Live Series

Join ERC for a brand-new Facebook Live series dedicated to recovery!

Authors Robyn Cruze and Kara Richardson Whitely will host this monthly virtual gathering for our eating disorder and mental health communities to discuss the challenges, goals, truth and triumphs that make up a life’s adventure that we call recovery.

November's "Shining a Light on Recovery" will introduce Robyn's journey touring around the country with her family, and Kara's journey climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and hiking the Long Trail. Each will discuss how their journeys contribute to their personal recovery.

Register Here

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MEDA Virtual Breakfast 2020
Oct
29
9:00 AM09:00

MEDA Virtual Breakfast 2020

Chances are you know SOMEBODY who has an eating disorder or poor body confidence. So many in our society struggle with their body image and engage in unhealthy dieting behaviors that can lead to eating disorders. Eating disorders do not discriminate: young and old, all genders, economic classes and races are impacted. Over one-half of teenage girls and nearly one-third of teenage boys use unhealthy weight control behaviors AND eating disorders continue to have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness.

MEDA, the Multi-service Eating Disorders Association, is hosting a virtual breakfast. I am looking forward to sharing my story and inspiring others. I hope you can join me.

More information and to register.

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Grace Over Grit: Finding Self-Compassion In Times of Covid-19
Jun
25
8:00 PM20:00

Grace Over Grit: Finding Self-Compassion In Times of Covid-19


Social media has been flooded with what we should and shouldn't do in these months of the global pandemic. Meanwhile, many of us have been thrust into the isolation of quarantine, shaking us and our recovery to the very core. Join us for a Say It Brave Webinar on June 25! We’ll talk about how to tread with self-compassion and acceptance in these trying times.  

https://ercinsightevents.force.com/events/s/lt-event?id=a5o2I0000005C2lQAE

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Women United Rise and Shine Breakfast
Jun
19
8:30 AM08:30

Women United Rise and Shine Breakfast

Women United is thrilled to announce the #keynote for our Rise and Shine Breakfast on April 3 will be Kara Richardson Whitely, whose #memoir, “Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds” is being developed into a movie by Amazon Studios with “This is Us” star Chrissy Metz slated to produce and possibly star in the film. Register now to attend this must-see speaker and to #network with philanthropic#womenleaders in our communities. Event proceeds will help put #ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) on a path to #financialstability. http://secure@unitedwaynnj.org/newsevents/uwevents_template0.php?event_id=2045 #UnitedForALICE #WomenUnited #LiveUnited #fundraiser #networking #womenlead #amazonstudios #registernow

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