10 Things I Loved in September 2014
At the end of each month, I take stock of the previous month. What went well? What did I learn? What brought me a simple joy? These monthly reports are […]
You are arriving.
Stop. Right now and get off the ride. Get off the ride that self-hate and defeat and apathy have taken you on. Walk away. You are not quitting. You are […]
Friday Reflections
Every Friday, I reflect on the week that has just passed by doing a little sensory exercise. This practice is a gentle, easy way to tune into how we are […]
The Soundtrack of Heartache and Hope
A couple weekends ago, I came across a cache of mix tapes from the 1990s and early 2000s while I was cleaning out our attic. Much to my amusement, one […]
Minding Your Mind
She said it without even realizing it, “my sister got the good genes.” I stopped her. “Don’t say that.” “Say what?” She asked; she hadn’t even noticed that she had […]
Friday Reflections
Every Friday, I reflect on the week that has just passed by doing a little sensory exercise. This practice is a gentle, easy way to tune into how we […]
It’s time to love you.
Are you ready to fall in love with life because you have finally fallen in love with yourself? Are you ready to be energized by who you are and what […]
Show Your Support
There are so many misconceptions about eating disorders: they are a rich, young white girl’s disease, that you can diagnose them just by looking at someone, that guys don’t have […]
Redefining Good
“Being good hurts so much,” one of my Body Image class student shares and around the room she is met with nods. We are discussing a chapter from Courtney Martin’s […]
Friday Reflections
Every Friday, I reflect on the week that has just passed by doing a little sensory exercise. This practice is a gentle, easy way to tune into how we are […]