Hi, I’m Johanna Scoglio (she/her), MBA, MEd—a lifelong educator turned mental health advocate, writer, and peer supporter.

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For more than twenty-five years, I have lived alongside an eating disorder. What once felt like endless waves of struggle has slowly become a journey of learning—to stay in the water, to soften toward myself, and to find glimmers of courage, hope, and freedom even in the undertow. Along the way, I've learned to let my values be my compass, guiding me toward a life rooted in authenticity, compassion, joy, and peace.

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Out of these experiences grew the vision for A Dragonfly’s Dream—a safe harbor for those walking the long road of eating disorders. A place to come as you are, find community and connection, and make room for more of what makes life meaningful. Rooted in harm reduction, mind-body-spirit connection, and creative expression, we honor each person's pace while creating space for compassion, joy, possibility, and a life aligned with one's values.

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Alongside creating A Dragonfly’s Dream, I work as a Care Partner at Within Health and have volunteered with several eating disorder nonprofits. I helped organize Raleigh's Rally for Recovery with The Alliance. I am certified in Intentional Peer Support, a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200), and am participating in the Center for Body Trust® Groundwork Training to deepen my understanding of weight-inclusive, compassionate approaches to care.

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My memoir, When the Water Still Holds Me: Letters Through the Tides of a Long-Term Eating Disorder, expands upon this work through story. Through honest, compassionate letters, it explores the lived experience of long-term eating disorders—offering insight, connection, and hope for anyone who has ever searched for light in the tides.

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I live in North Carolina with my husband, four bonus college-age children, and our puppy, Copa. I love nature, time with family and friends, reading, swimming, card games, jigsaw puzzles, live music, and exploring our area.

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A Dragonfly’s Dream is the haven I long searched for myself—and a tribute to my grandmother, who never stopped believing I'd find joy, love, and life beyond my eating disorder. My hope is that you find something of that here, too: a place to come as you are, feel less alone, and make room for more life.

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With compassion, connection, & courage,​

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Johanna

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Still healing, still dreaming, still becoming