Nourished Research Foundation - NRFi

05/24/2026

Discover how NourishED Research Foundation, Inc. (NRFi) is empowering hope through vital research and personalized nutrition support. Our mission is to make a lasting impact on individuals affected by eating disorders. Visit our website to learn more about our programs, resources, and how you can get involved today.

Explore how we can support your journey: nourishedrfi.org

09/12/2025

Join us TONIGHT (Fri, Sept 12, 4-7p MDT) at the VIRTUAL NourishED Summit "Changing the Conversation on Mental Health" 🙌

Register FREE: https://nourishedrfi.org/nrfi-summit-free

08/28/2025

Brenna Bray WELL SAID!! 🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️

Boulder is proud to name the NourishED Research Foundation as its 2025 Nonprofit Pick of the Year. This local organization is leading a global movement to change how we understand, treat, and talk about eating disorders. Nourishing Knowledge, Empowering Hope Founded by Dr. Brenna Bray, NourishED is....

08/28/2025

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Big thanks to AboutBoulder for recognizing NourishED as the Nonprofit Pick of 2025! 🙏https://nourishedrfi.org/donate
Alliance for Eating DisordersNational Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institute of Mental HealthNational Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)The National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDANational Institute on Minority Health and Health DisparitiesAcademy for Eating DisordersNational University of Natural MedicineNaropa Alliance for Psychedelic Studies Brenna Bray

Boulder is proud to name the NourishED Research Foundation as its 2025 Nonprofit Pick of the Year. This local organization is leading a global movement to change how we understand, treat, and talk about eating disorders. Nourishing Knowledge, Empowering Hope Founded by Dr. Brenna Bray, NourishED is....

08/26/2025

is proud to celebrate Dr. Brenna Bray, PhD in earning AboutBoulder's presitgious 2025 Health Coach of the Year AND Health Advocate 2025. We were proud to see Rishi Lamichhane and Barbara Kalu celebrated as well! ❤️👏Word on the street is there are a few more of these to come. 🤗🙏Brenna Bray National University of Natural Medicine Naropa Alliance for Psychedelic Studies National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) National Institute of Mental HealthNational Institutes of Health (NIH)The National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDANational Institute on Minority Health and Health DisparitiesOvereaters AnonymousNational Alliance for Eating DisordersAcademy for Eating DisordersEating Disorder Awareness

08/12/2025

🧠💭 Is Binge Eating Disorder (BED) really one single thing—or is it more complex than that?

Some experts suggest we may need to think beyond the idea of BED as a homogeneous condition. Instead, what if we considered the different ways it can show up?
🔍 For example: over-obsessionality, over-control, impulsiveness, and under-control.

These differences matter. They can influence why someone binges, how their symptoms develop, and which treatments are most effective.

Understanding the nuances of BED could help us move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach—and toward more personalized, compassionate care. 💬💙

Want to learn more? Access NRFi Founder Dr. Brenna Bray's 2023 publication 'Clinical aspects of binge eating disorder: A cross-sectional mixed-methods study of binge eating disorder experts' perspectives' here: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1087165
Join us at NourishED here: https://lnkd.in/gTqXxVZD
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08/10/2025

📣 The NourishED Research Summit is Changing the Conversation around Eating Disorders | Live, Online, Sept 13-14 (9a-7p MDT). We hope you'll join us! 🌟

🌈 Two-day online weekend event Sept 13-14 (9a-7p MDT) shares cutting edge research and perspectives on mental health, nutrition, functional medicine, and eating disorders from- & for researchers, clinicians, policy makers, innovators, advocates, & YOU!

🌟 https://nourishedrfi.org/nrfi-summit 🌟

The NourishED Research Summit is a 2-day event held virtually (online) Sept 13-14, 2025 (with Professional Development supplement sessions held afternoons/evenings on Sept 11 & 12). The summit offers frontline research & perspectives on eating disorders, nutrition, mental health,& functional health,...

08/10/2025

Transform your understanding of eating disorders and take the first step towards healing by visiting nourishedrfi.org today. Empower yourself with vital resources and support that can make a meaningful difference in your journey.

08/05/2025

💬 Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is more than the act of binge eating.
According to the DSM‑5, it is defined by:
1️⃣ Recurrent binge eating episodes
2️⃣ Diagnostic specifiers such as frequency and duration
3️⃣ Marked distress about binge eating

That distress is often emotional. It can include guilt, shame, anxiety, or feeling completely overwhelmed.

Research shows that it is not just impulsivity or just negative emotions that lead to a binge. It is often the combination of feeling distressed and not having the tools to tolerate that distress that makes acting on the urge more likely.

This is why effective treatment for BED focuses on more than eating behaviors. It also helps build emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills so that binges no longer feel like the only option.

Want to learn more? Access NRFi Founder Dr. Brenna Bray's 2023 publication 'Clinical aspects of binge eating disorder: A cross-sectional mixed-methods study of binge eating disorder experts' perspectives' here: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1087165
Join us at NourishED here: https://lnkd.in/gTqXxVZD
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