CALM Counseling Austin

Move over, attention economy. Here comes the attachment economy.

It seems the next battle, after scrambling for our attention, is for our sense of belonging.

Kathryn’s latest Substack explores how Big Food, wellness culture, AI, and emerging technologies are increasingly competing not just for our attention, but for our trust, comfort, and connection.

We’d love to hear what you think. Link in bio.

Pride is eating disorder prevention. 🏳️‍🌈

Not because LGBTQ+ identities cause eating disorders, but because belonging matters.

As clinicians, we often talk about food, body image, and eating behaviors. Yet beneath many forms of suffering lies a more fundamental human need: connection.

We are wired for relationships. We need places where we can be seen, accepted, and valued for who we are.

When people in the LGBTQ+ community experience rejection, stigma, discrimination, or pressure to hide parts of themselves, the effects don’t stop at identity. They ripple through our mental health, physical health, and relationships with food and our bodies.

Pride Month is a celebration of authenticity, community, and the belief that every person deserves the freedom to live openly and fully as themselves.

From an attachment perspective, belonging isn’t a luxury. It’s a basic human need and right.

And from an eating disorder prevention perspective, communities where people can experience safety, dignity, connection, and authentic self-expression are healthier communities for everyone.

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈