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Diet Culture Teaches Us To Fear Eating: Reclaim Your Birthright
Diet culture taught us to mistrust our bodies. But what if we chose reverence and grace over control and guilt?.
Beyond the Mirror: A Symbolic Look at Food and Body Angst
What if food and body struggles aren’t really about food or your body? They’re often symbols, pointing to deeper emotional hungers beneath the surface.
Are You Being Followed by the Body Police? A Not-So-Serious Look at a Serious Issue
The Body Police Quiz is a playful take on body image—and a nudge toward silencing your inner critics and seeing yourself differently.
Kids, Eating and Weight: What the Research Is Telling Us
Discover what the research says about your child’s weight, and health—and why our current approaches may be doing more harm than good.
Reflection Addiction: Break Free from the Grip of Body Checking
If you're tired of the mirror holding power over your mood, this compassionate read unpacks the hidden reasons we obsess over our reflection—and offers a path toward freedom.
Aquaman and Abs: Hollywood's Unrealistic Body Standards Now Focused on Male Actors
Male body shaping is becoming increasingly prevalent. And as we consume more polished media, the line between reality and Hollywood becomes more blurred. This article aims to unpack how even a hero like Aquaman can be body shamed and how male actors now have to shape their bodies to become Hollywood superheroes.
What is Intuitive Eating? (And Why It’s Not a Free-For-All)
If you're tired of food rules and still feel lost, intuitive eating offers a different path — one that helps you reconnect with your body’s natural cues and find peace with food.
Recovery is Not a Destination
Recovery from eating and weight issues is not a destination. It is not a place where you arrive one day and finally “get it.” If you see your healing as a destination, not only will you be disappointed, but you will also miss your recovery.
Release Body Checking and Reclaim Your Body Image
Tired of obsessing over your reflection? Letting go of body checking can bring peace, healing, and freedom.
How to Rebuild Body Trust (After Diets Have Torn It Down)
Body trust isn’t lost—it’s just buried. This blog offers a gentle path back to yourself.