Resources
Deciding how to approach Halloween candy is an opportunity to think about how we approach what we say around our children for all the foods we think of as “bad” or “unhealthy” during this season, and beyond. WithAll’s What to Say Initiative is dedicated to preventing...
https://vimeo.com/647846053 Recorded November 28, 2021 "I had way too many cookies this Christmas. I'm going to need to go on a diet in the new year to get things back on track." "I can't eat those potatoes. They're full of fat and butter, it's so bad for you!" "I'm...
As you're living out the pledge to stop diet and weight talk, you may notice other adults your child looks up to do not know the importance of their words about food, body, and exercise. You may notice some of them do not and might be inadvertently saying harmful...
“NUTRITION MATTERS TO ME. But, you know what else matters to me? Not giving my kids a weird complex about food. I want to teach my kids that moderation is key and that even junk food has a place in our lives. Also I have a wicked sweet tooth and I want to have access...
As a trusted adult in their life, you have a powerful voice, and eating disorders are deadly. In fact, every fifty-two minutes someone in the United States dies of an eating disorder. This is serious stuff. Decades of research repeatedly point to the incredible...
https://vimeo.com/610113227 In this video: It makes sense that as a parent, you’d be concerned about this. People who have reason to pay special attention to their diet are at an elevated risk of developing an eating disorder. Normalizing the things you need to do to...
https://vimeo.com/537797399/3d5f0aa9e1 What to ask your doctor if they recommend weight loss or gain (1:11) Changes in weight during childhood are normal (1:30) Tips for encouraging movement without focusing on weight (2:03) Tips for encouraging eating habits...
https://vimeo.com/521582098/e661307252 In This Video: As adults, our role is to choose what foods are offered and when and where they are provided. As children, their role (which we can trust them to do) is to decide how much to eat, whether they will eat it,...
POSSIBLE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF AN EATING DISORDER WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT AN EATING DISORDER IN YOUR ATHLETE Take warning signs seriously. Early detection reduces the risks. Trust your gut and seek help for how best to proceed with your athlete. Seek advice on how...
THE PLEDGE: I believe that words matter. I want to make a positive impact on the kids in my life by stopping harmful diet and weight talk. I am committed to making sure that every child gets a chance to develop healthy relationships with food and body.
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Shannon assists with the logistics of development and operations and making every day run as smoothly as possible. Her day-to-day focuses on our Recovery Support Program, budget management, events, and administrative support. She enjoys being part of the nonprofit world and finding ways to help enhance the organization. She has a heart for serving others and helping people succeed.
Shannon has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health & Exercise Science from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from Walden University.
Outside of work, you can find Shannon chasing her two girls around, attending sporting events and finding the next brewery or winery to explore.
Lindsay leads our operations, programming, fundraising, and communications to better fulfill our mission. She enjoys engaging with our supporters and stakeholders to build stronger connections to our work. Outside the office, you can find her planning her next trip, exploring the Twin Cities, or reading her book club’s latest pick.
With ten years of experience in nonprofit and foundation administration, Lindsay is a creative project manager working to strengthen all our operations. She loves being a part of a team deeply dedicated to discovering innovative and effective strategies to end eating disorders and is excited to invite others into this important work. Efficient and collaborative, she executes activity across all operations, including fundraising, events, communications, and programming. Lindsay has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, and a fundraising certificate from the University of St. Thomas. She and her family live in Richfield, MN.
As Executive Director, Lisa leads WithAll’s strategic growth as a sustainable social enterprise dedicated to the prevention of and healing from eating disorders.
Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, community relations, and law, and nearly 15 years of experience in non-profit leadership, most recently at Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media. She is a graduate of Mitchell Hamline School of Law, a member of the Minnesota Bar, and a Minnesota Supreme Court appointee to Minnesota’s Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board. She volunteers with her daughter’s school and with youth sports.
Lisa does this work because she knows eating disorders are not a choice; they are deadly, and they are everywhere. She also knows kids are not born with harmful thoughts and actions around food or their body—and it’s our job as adults to keep it this way so they can focus their precious brains and time on things that matter.
Lisa finds laughter, all children, and the numerous variations of sparkling water to be delightful.