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trying hard to relax in front of the camera

getting camera comfortable

The other night, a friend had us over for a casual pizza dinner.  It is no big deal, I thought and wore my super casual mom clothes and went with […]

The Kids are Alright Fall 2012

The Kids are Alright Fall 2012

At the end of each semester, my body image students write a process paper where they synthesize their learning- both personal and academic- for the semester. These papers are always […]

An empowering, inspiring gift guide for the women in your life

An empowering, inspiring gift guide for the women in your life

Today, I am over at Mamiverse.com sharing empowering and inspiring gift ideas for the women in your life.  Hope something in this guide is just the right thing for someone […]

The Weekly Spark:  Winter Wonder

The Weekly Spark: Winter Wonder

In just days, the calendar will flip to winter.  And because there is so much goodness to be squeezed out of the season, I just can’t help but want to […]

The Happy Sheet:  passion

The Happy Sheet: passion

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this moment

this moment

Friday Reflections

Friday Reflections

  Friday Reflections is all about reflecting on the week by observing our senses.  My hope is that this will be a gentle, easy way to tune into how we […]

The Passion. Purpose. Plunge retreats introductory special is drawing to a close...

The Passion. Purpose. Plunge retreats introductory special is drawing to a close…

The Passion. Purpose. Plunge retreats have kicked off, and I am already loving them.  It is so exciting to sit and focus on one person and the feeling and possibility […]

steps for starting your own book club

There is very little that can compel me to leave my family during dinner and bath time, but one evening commitment that is a never miss is book club.  I […]

if we are obsessed, we are oppressed.

if we are obsessed, we are oppressed.

“Here is the thing,” I tell my students as we ponder marketing and body image. The only thing we probably really need for our bodies is soap and, who knows, […]