5 Ways to Strengthen Social Wellness
July is Social Wellness Month, a perfect reminder of the importance of fostering strong, meaningful relationships and creating a supportive community. Social wellness isn't just about having a large circle of friends; it's about building a network of positive...
Why Emotions are Important
Why are emotions important to feel? Do I really have to feel the “bad” emotions? Throughout my time as a therapist I have had the opportunity to sit with my clients through all types of emotions. We have been able to laugh, cheer, and cry together. A pattern that I...
Your Relationship with Social Media
In 2024, the average daily time spent on social media in the U.S. was two hours and 16 minutes (Statista, 2024). So much of our time and energy is dedicated to online platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or Snapchat. Higher social media use can lead to...
Tips For an “Awe-some” Summer
I am a summer lover. I try to convince myself I love all seasons but summer is the most intuitive season for me to love. Summer calls me outside, and Mother Earth invites me to play. There isn’t much that makes me happier than exploring and hiking the Wasatch...
Body Image and Your Sexual Health
If you’re struggling with body image concerns, it makes sense that you may also have struggles with sex. Sexual intimacy brings many of the ultimate forms of vulnerability together, and if you don’t feel comfortable with your body, you might find it difficult to...
Embracing Mental Health on “Let It Go Day”
Mental health is such an important part of our overall well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and handle life's ups and downs. One powerful way to take care of our mental health is by learning to let go of things that weigh us down. That's where "Let It Go Day,"...
Food Is More Than Just Fuel for the Body
Food is more than just fuel for our bodies. It’s an essential ingredient in the recipe of a meaningful and enriched human experience. Beyond its nutritional value, food plays a major role in our ability to connect, explore, and find comfort. Throughout our lives, we...
How to Find Wonder in Your Body
Last summer, I had the opportunity to visit Banff National Park. The scenery was breathtaking. I marveled at the turquoise lakes, which get their gorgeous emerald hue from glacial rocks. As glaciers grind against the rocks, it creates fine particles of “glacier...
A New Way to Think About Body Acceptance
I am passionate about body acceptance work. I teach it, practice it, and continue to learn and evolve my understanding of how to do this work. The body acceptance journey is often described using the metaphor of a ladder. In fact, when I lecture about body acceptance,...
Can I Ever Stop Obsessing About Food?
I feel like I’m thinking about food all the time. From the second I wake up, I’m stressed about what I ate yesterday, feeling guilty for how much I ate and the foods I chose. Food is always on my mind. If I’m not worrying about what I just ate, or what’s on my plate...
Harnessing the Healing Power of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Stress Relief
It’s National Stress Awareness Month, and I know I am well too aware of stress and the impact it has and can have. Stress has become an all-too-common companion, from demanding work schedules to personal responsibilities, impacting both our mental and physical...
A Letter to My Body
Throughout the past year, my body has carried me through many life-changing experiences. She has carried me through grief, joy, connection, and has provided me the opportunity to grow in ways that I previously doubted possible. As I reflect on the ways that my body...