Fad Diets 101- What You Need To Know
Fad Diets 101- What You Need To Know: It’s a conversation you can probably relate to: - “I’m doing [insert fad diet here], have you heard of it?” - “I can’t have that, I’m on [some wonky food plan an influencer shared] Haven’t you heard? [Completely normal food...
Mute Notifications From Your ED
I’ve recently been trying to be more intentional about how much time I spend on my phone. I don’t think I’m alone in feeling like I find myself wasting time on social media, online shopping, or reading the news on my phone when I could be doing things that feel more...
Third Options
Let’s call her “Amy.” Amy had come a long way in reclaiming a healthy relationship with her body. In this place, Amy actively sought for balance with healthy movement and living her life values. She navigated this space well. Until she signed up for a race. If you...
Challenging The Narrative About Your Body
As women, we are taught not to trust in our bodies. We are taught that there is more value in the way that we show up physically than anything that we could ever contribute otherwise. We are taught that taking up space in a room full of people should be vulnerable...
Social Media and Body Image: A Quick Checkup
In today’s world, social media is a big part of connecting and communicating with others. While it can be a helpful tool for those purposes, when left unchecked, social media can become problematic to our well-being. Here are a few areas to quickly check-in and...
How to Love Your Body
You've probably heard the phrase, "Love is a verb." In other words, if you love someone, you show that love through your actions. Your love is more than just a feeling; it’s a set of choices and behaviors that helps your relationship grow. Here’s a hot take: your...
We’re All Trying to Figure Life Out
I honestly believe it’s one of the bravest acts to pursue therapy and confront ways in which you want to grow and change. In the therapeutic space, I hope to offer my clients a safe place to feel seen, learn about themselves, and navigate growth. I honestly love my...
Finding the Balance Between Rigidity and Flexibility
Throughout my life, many people have described me as a “go-getter” type of person. Although that may sound like a positive personality trait, I realized that my “go-getter” personality was infused with other, less helpful, habits such as being overbooked,...
Eating Disorders in Older Populations
Surprising research shared by Harvard Medical School is highlighting the risk for eating disorders over a lifespan. While eating concerns were once considered something impacting a more youthful demographic, research continues to shine a light on the impact of eating...
Listening To The Nudge Inside You
Have you ever felt stuck in an old box? A box that once felt safe, but is no longer creating peace in your life. It is okay to be curious and brave to step outside and create a new space that serves the awareness that feels true to the person you want to show up as. I...
Body Dynamics
This week a client shared her distress and self-judgment around body image concerns rearing their head after years of solid eating recovery and body peace. First, I tried to reassure her that body image concerns does not negate her progress and stability in eating...
Growth Can Feel Unfamiliar
The quote “there is no shame in admitting that you were previously speaking from a less informed place” really got me thinking about recovery and the mindset changes needed to embody a space that feels both foreign and full of uncertainty when working towards a place...