DISOBEY:
Finding Freedom From Your Eating Disorder.
DISOBEY: Finding Freedom From Your Eating Disorder.
When you're struggling with an eating disorder, it may be hard to believe that recovery is possible. But it is, and Disobey can help you get there.
Written for teens and young adults, this book guides you through a scientifically supported framework for changing eating-disordered thoughts and behaviors, with journal and art prompts to encourage reflection, and inspiring stories from individuals who have fought their eating disorder and found their freedom.
Disobey will be published by Balance on September 8, 2026.
Pages: 208
Price: $19.99
ISBN: 978-1538772324
Melissa and her co-authors are currently represented by Amanda Bernardi with Europa Content.
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Reviews & Media
"Disobey is the most wonderfully creative and practical workbook to support young persons on their journey toward recovery from an eating disorder. Based in science but also tapping into the journeys of those with lived experience, the authors have put together a sensible and pragmatic easy-to-use guide to assist those who are trying to heal from their eating disorder. I highly recommend this inspirational text to those who struggle with an eating disorder, their loved ones/carers, as well as eating disorder professionals."
- Daniel Le Grange, PhD, Benioff UCSF Professor in Children's Health and Director, Eating Disorders Program, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California.
"I've never found a book I felt confident recommending directly to teens with eating disorders. This book changes that. Written by three expert clinicians, it delivers evidence-based strategies in a format that's accessible, respectful, and teen friendly. It fills a long-standing gap in the field, and I'm thrilled to be able to recommend it to families."
-Lauren Muhlheim, PsyD, FAED, CEDS-C, Author of When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder
"Disobey is the perfect book for an adolescent struggling to recover from an eating disorder. The book brings evidence-based strategies from cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to brilliant life by sharing poignant first-person narratives and stunning artwork. Powerful prompts invite the adolescent to create their own writing and art pieces to solidify their skills."
- Jennifer J. Thomas, Ph.D., Co-Director, Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital; Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
"These authors are to be trusted; the eating disorder is not! Disobey is a workbook created to help teens fight against (or disobey) their ED. The authors combine evidence-based interventions with their extensive clinical experience to develop creative and unique ways that teach effective strategies to those who are struggling. Loaded with artwork, exercises and activities, this book will be an excellent supplement to any recovery journey."
-Lucene Wisniewski, PhD, FAED. Founder, Center for Evidence-Based Treatment, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, Author of Treating Eating Disorders with DBT: The MED-DBT Protocol.
"Disobey is a first of its kind, inspiring self-help book that combines science-based strategies with authentic stories of recovery. Built around the "Seven Ds" - Distinguish, Disobey, Disagree, Dialectics, Dig Deep, Disconnect, and Discover, it offers practical tools for real change. Disobey is a vital guide for adolescents and young adults ready to challenge their eating disorder and rediscover freedom, connection, and self-compassion."
-Dr. Mima Simic, MSc, MD, MRCPsych, Joint Head of the Maudsley Centre for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
"Disobey is a compassionate, practical guide for anyone navigating the challenges of an eating disorder. Drawing upon evidence-based strategies, personal stories, and the healing power of creativity, the book offers insight and inspiration to support individuals throughout the recovery process. This treasure of a book will benefit so many. It's exactly the type of resource I wish I'd had in the early stages of my own eating disorder recovery."
-Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Author of SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery