AN INSPIRATIONAL EVENING OF MUSIC AND COMMUNITY – Let’s celebrate recovery and support our programs and services that HEAL those with eating disorders. The evening will include a social hour with connection, lite bites and beverages. Our program with include musical guests sharing their inspirational stories of recovery.
Thursday April 3rd @ 7 PM | WBUR CitySpace 890 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA.
We offer a variety of clinical and therapeutic services to support individuals and loved ones through the various stages of their journeys. We provide education about eating disorders and their underlying causes to develop a compassionate community that promotes hopefulness and supports healing.
MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) is honored to have Lauren Planas run the 2025 Boston Marathon for MEDA this year. All proceeds raised by Lauren’s run will be donated to […]
Join us for our Instagram LIVE event that’s all about resilience, recovery, and the power of hope. 💖
✨ Event: Hope & Inspiration
✨ Speaker: Cristina Dudziak
✨ When: Monday March 31 at 7 pm EST
Cristina will be sharing their powerful story of recovery—an inspiring journey of strength and healing. This is a space and conversation to feel connected, uplifted, and reminded that hope is always within reach. 🌷
Whether you’re on your own journey, supporting someone you love, or simply looking to hear someone’s story, this LIVE is for you.
📍 DM us for more details!
#HopeAndInspiration #RecoveryJourney #HealingTogether #Inspiration #edrecovering #edrecovery #edrecoveryjourney #Recovery #StrengthInStories #InstagramLIVE
Mar 18
We’re so excited for you to get to know our third and final performer, Niu Rza, for our 30th Music Event!
❓Do you have a couple go-to songs you listen to when you need inspiration?
🔉A: It depends on my mood really: I love listening to Thriving by Mary J Blidge, I will survive by Gloria Gaynor, I’m that girl by Beyonce.
❓ Tell us one or two of your favorite things to do in Boston, and we would love to hear why!
🔉 So many things: I love dancing at the Dance Complex, I love the community there, I love the parks especially in the summer with Live Music Events across town when I am not performing, I love going out to the Museums to watch new Exhibitions. Why? These are all sources of joy and peace for me.
❓Do you have a favorite playlist?
🔉 I love listening to Afrobeat playlists and my current favorite artist at the moment is Tems.
To learn more about and follow Niu: IG: @niuraza , FB: @niurazamusic, TikTok: @niurazamusic, Youtube: @niurazaofficiel
🗓️ Thursday April 3rd | 7pm
🌆 WBUR’s CitySpace | 890 Commonwealth Ave
🍴 Light Bites & Beverages
🎸 Performers
🎫 Tickets available now!
🔗 link in bio
#Medas30th #musicandrecovery #inspiration #community #recoverycommunity #edrecovering #edrecovery #recovery #bostonevent #eventboston #eatingdisorderrecovery
#niuraza #niurazamusic
Mar 17
Three Weeks Away!
This is your sign to be part of something bigger.
In 3 weeks, MEDA is celebrating 30 YEARS with an unforgettable night of music, connection, and stories of recovery that will leave you changed.
✨ Inspiring vibes.✨ Soul-shaking music.✨ A powerful reminder that hope is real.
Why would you want to miss THIS? 🤔
Grab your crew and let’s make memories that matter. 💫
🗓️ Mark the date: April 3 at 7pm
📍 Where it’s all happening: WBUR’s CitySpace, Boston
🔥 Tickets Available in our bio
#RecoveryThroughMusic #30YearsStrong #InspirationAwaits #JoinUs
Mar 13
We are thrilled to announce that the application process is now open for the 2025 MEDA Memorial Scholarship Fund for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
Please note the deadline to submit for this year’s scholarship is May 1, 2025. Notification of awards will be made by May 27, 2025.
To find out more information and apply for this scholarship opportunity, visit the Linktree in our bio.
Mar 12
👋🏻 We’re so excited to welcome Nick Hamdi, PhD, RD, LDN (they/he) to the MEDA team!
Nick enjoys working with clients across the lifespan to redefine and understand health, connect with their bodies, and find enjoyment and balance in the ways that they eat and live. They use a trauma-informed approach to counseling and integrate harm reduction principles into practice. Nick specializes in ARFID, binge eating, body image, and intuitive eating.
Welcome, Nick! 👋🏻
Mar 11
We’re so excited for you to get to know Kate Yeager, one of the performers for our 30th Music Event!
❓Do you have a couple go-to songs you listen to when you need inspiration?
🔉A: To My Bones - Wallis Bird, I Miss Those Days - Bleachers, I’m On Fire - Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift always
❓ Tell us one or two of your favorite things to do in Boston, and we would love to hear why!
🔉When I’m in Boston, I really love seeing old friends. Catching up with pals at a good coffee shop or bookstore is just the best.
❓Do you have a favorite playlist, artist, or song?
🔉The artists I’m obsessed with these days are Kelsea Ballerini, Role Model, Sabrina Carpenter, and Doechii
To learn more about and follow Kate: @kateyeagermusic
🗓️ Thursday April 3rd | 7pm
🌆 WBUR’s CitySpace | 890 Commonwealth Ave
🍴 Light Bites & Beverages
🎸 Performers
🎫 Tickets available now!
🔗 link in Linktree in bio
#Medas30th #musicandrecovery #inspiration #community #recoverycommunity #edrecovering #edrecovery #recovery #bostonevent #eventboston #eatingdisorderrecovery
#kateyeagermusic #singersongwriter #fat #fatphobia #dietculture #antidiet #healing
Mar 10
Join us THIS MONTH for our Hope & Inspiration Instagram Live event with Cristina Dudziak (she/they) on March 31st as they share their story.
We hope to see you there! ❤️
#edrecovering #edrecovery #edrecoveryjourney #hopeandinspiration
Mar 5
We’re so excited for you to get to know Leahy Ardon, one of the performers for our 30th Music Event!
❓Do you have a couple go-to songs you listen to when you need inspiration?
🔉A: Sarah McLachlan’s “In Your Shoes” was my recovery song. On tough days, I used to listen to it on a loop, and it would give me a boost of inspiration and a reminder of what I am fighting for. A highlight of my recovery was getting to play that song with her. I’m also a big Sara Bareilles fan. I think her writing and delivery are just fantastic. For me, “King of Anything” is another raging feminist song that gives me energy on tough days.
❓ Where did you go to school?
🔉Berklee College of Music. I loved my time at Berklee and fell in love with Boston while studying there.
❓ Tell us one or two of your favorite things to do in Boston, and we would love to hear why!
🔉I really enjoy walking around the esplanade and watching the rowers on the Charles River! I find it so peaceful and muse-full.
❓Do you have a favorite playlist?
🔉I like the pop-rock radio playlist on Spotify. It has some great oldies but goodies.
To learn more about and follow Leahy: @leahyardon
🗓️ Thursday April 3rd | 7pm
🌆 WBUR’s CitySpace | 890 Commonwealth Ave
🍴 Light Bites & Beverages
🎸 Performers
🎫 Tickets available now!
🔗 link in Linktree in bio
#Medas30th #musicandrecovery #inspiration #community #recoverycommunity #edrecovering #edrecovery #recovery #bostonevent #eventboston #eatingdisorderrecovery
#cellist #berklee #singersongwriter #leahyardon
Mar 4
We’re honored to add Niu as our third performer for our inspirational evening of music and community in honor of MEDA’s 30th!
Niu is a Malagasy award winner and Boston based singer-songwriter known for her unique sound, the perfect blend between her traditional heritage and modern music. She has been using her craft as a catalyst for change whether through women empowerment on social media, teaching and helping the next generation of musicians or advocating for children’s rights with nonprofit organizations like Unicef Madagascar.
Check her out here: @niuraza
Come join us in community, share in the power of hope, resilience, and connection! Every step in recovery is a victory, and together we rise above challenges. Details:
🗓️ Thursday April 3rd | 7pm
🌆 WBUR’s CitySpace | 890 Commonwealth Ave
🍴 Light Bites & Beverages
🎸 Performers
🎫 Get your tickets today! Don’t miss out!
🔗 link in linktree page in bio
#Medas30th #musicandrecovery #inspiration #community #recoverycommunity #edrecovering #edrecovery #recovery #bostonevent #eventboston #eatingdisorderrecovery
Mar 3
We’re thrilled to announce our keynote speakers for this year’s MEDA Conference 2025 on May 1 and 2! Join us in learning from Sand Chang, PhD (they/them) and Chevese Turner (she/her). We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
➡️Early Bird pricing is available now!
🔗 in bio for registration & details or at medainc.org
📧 inquiries > conference@medainc.org
#medaconference #medaconference2025 #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisordercommunity #healing #eatingdisorderecovery #eatingdisorderprofessionals #ceu #edawareness #eatingdisorderrecovery #antidiet #haes #allfoodsfit #nondietdietitian #eatingdisorders #edrecovery
Feb 26
In honor of #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek 2025 and with the theme “Unifying Through Community and Connection,” the Collaborative of Eating Disorders Organizations (CEDO) wanted to share information about our free and accessible services that we each provide throughout the nation. Make sure to check out all the programming that our organizations offer.
For more information about CEDO, please visit eatingdisorderscollaborative.org.
#EDAW #CEDO
Feb 25
We are excited to share more with you about Lauren, MEDA’s 2025 Boston Marathon runner! 🏃🏻♀️
We are grateful for Lauren’s passion to not only her training during these cold months, but also to MEDA’s mission.
All proceeds raised by Lauren’s run will be donated to MEDA and will support our services for those struggling with eating disorders and their families and provide critical programs to increase access to treatment and services.
To support Lauren’s run, click on the Linktree in our bio.
Feb 20
Healing Together: Community and Eating Disorder Recovery is just about one week away! Join us on February 27th for a powerful panel discussion with clinical experts and eating disorder advocates that celebrates the power of community in recovery.
✨ Meet Our Panelists! ✨
💜 Kristyn Soto, MS – Rock Recovery
💜 Liz Barrows, MS – Rock Recovery
💜 Sharon Maxwell – MEDA Board Member
💜 Kayti Protos, DSW, LCSW –MEDA Board Chair
🔹 What to Expect:
✔️ Personal stories of resilience & healing
✔️ Expert insights on the vital role that community plays in the journey of recovery
✔️Connection, listening, and learning as we address the barriers that often stand in the way of accessing treatment
This discussion is open to clinicians, community members, and anyone passionate about community and eating disorders recovery. Join us as we work toward a future where all individuals receive the care they deserve.
Register today at the link in our bio! 💜
Feb 19
Are you interested in presenting a poster session at the 2025 National MEDA Conference? The request for proposals is out now and the deadline is EXTENDED to Feb 28th 🎤
This year’s conference will be held on May 1 and 2, 2025 at Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center.
We are looking forward to reviewing all of the submissions!
See the RFP at the link in our bio.
If you have any questions, contact conference@medainc.org.
Feb 18
Join us to Celebrate MEDA’s 30th and share in the power of hope, resilience, and connection! Every step in recovery is a victory, and together we rise above challenges. Let’s uplift one another on this journey and celebrate during an inspirational evening of music and community.
🗓️ Thursday April 3rd | 7pm
🌆 WBUR’s CitySpace | 890 Commonwealth Ave
🍴 Light Bites & Beverages
🎸 Performers
🎫 Tickets available now!
🔗 link in bio
#Medas30th #musicandrecovery #inspiration #community #recoverycommunity #edrecovering #edrecovery #recovery #bostonevent #eventboston #eatingdisorderrecovery
Feb 13
Celebrate hope, resilience, and the power of connection! Every step in recovery is a victory, and together we rise above challenges. Let’s uplift one another on this journey and celebrate during an inspirational evening of music and community.
🗓️ Thursday April 3rd | 7pm
🌆 WBUR’s CitySpace | 890 Commonwealth Ave
🍴 Light Bites & Beverages
🎸 Performers
🎫 Tickets available now!
🔗 link in bio
#Medas30th #musicandrecovery #inspiration #community #recoverycommunity #edrecovering #edrecovery #recovery #bostonevent #eventboston #eatingdisorderrecovery
Feb 6
Check out our video to learn more about eating disorders and the programs and services offered by MEDA.
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