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Then, There Goes God… As a 54-year-old woman, I have seen the changes in myself throughout my life. Whereas I used to obsess about my physical body, my behavior, and whether I was “ok” in my relationships, I do not worry about such things now. Rather, I focus my energies on how to best lead […]

Eating Disorder Recovery in the New Year

By Sam, Manna Alumni | Jan 1, 2023

Every new year there is renewed focus on change. Which brings up the common question; can people really change? In recovery, yes I believe people can change. I changed. One of my favorite things about pursuing recovery is that I got to start over. Once I went through treatment and my eating disorder wasn’t consuming […]

Opinion: Gymnast’s Death from Eating Disorder Still Resonates On WebMD

By Genie Burnett | Jun 3, 2022

WebMD published an article I wrote, below is a small portion of it, so be sure to go to WebMD to read the whole article! Your pain can be put into the past, and you can move forward and conquer whatever you want to do. There was my gymnastics coach, Al Fong, talking with the Barbara Walters […]

In the Silence

By Genie Burnett | Sep 30, 2021

Sometimes I go through seasons When I feel anxious as night draws near. As everything slows down around me My insecurities reappear. A kink in my armor Here and there. When silence comes I’m quite aware. Why is it hard to sit in silence? I feel it in my body When my thoughts start pouring […]

Inside a Gymnast’s Mind

By Genie Burnett | Jul 29, 2021

So, I’m no ordinary therapist. I was once a gymnast under the now famous coach, Al Fong. Al has had several women compete in the Olympics and was there, waiting out the COVID time with his gymnasts Kara Eaker and Leanne Wong, until recently. Gymnastics is an interesting sport. It’s focused on “perfection” but is […]

Join Our Angel Society

By Genie Burnett | Dec 7, 2020

Manna’s Angel Society Of Donors Manna’s Angel Society monthly donor program is the best way to help those who are in need of treatment. With every donation, we are able to provide scholarships and treatment to those struggling with eating disorders and trauma based issues. We work all year long to provide excellent treatment, but […]

Thanksgiving in Recovery

By Genie Burnett | Nov 21, 2020

Thanksgiving has been a pretty difficult holiday for me in the past. Once word got out that I was in treatment for an eating disorder, there was no hiding it anymore. No more sneaking away to dump my plate. All eyes are on me on Thanksgiving. I was in treatment for several years, from residential […]

My ED Recovery Mealtime Prayer

By Genie Burnett | Nov 13, 2020

Lord, thank you for this food in front of me. May it nourish my spirit, mind, and body. Relax my tummy and help me to breathe. Quiet my ED voice, I ask that it leave. My fullness is ok, my body can be. My feelings are safe, let them flow through me. I don’t need […]

Granting a Christmas Wish

By Genie Burnett | Dec 19, 2019

Dr. Genie Burnett Interviewed On The Fish Atlanta Today, Dec 19, 2019, Dr. Genie Burnett went to visit her friend Mike Blakemore at the local ChickfilA in Peachtree Corners. The Fish grants Christmas wishes – from Christmas toys to cars to services that families need. Dr. Burnett found a Christmas wish that fit just with […]