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Q&A On Eating Disorder Recovery & Relationships
Today, I’m pleased to present an interview with mom and daughter Cathy and Julia. I think this is a special opportunity to share with you both perspectives of an eating disorder told by two amazing...
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Q&A On Eating Disorders: A Mother’s Perspective, Part 2
{Julia now} Here’s part two of my interview with mother and daughter Cathy and Julia. Yesterday, Julia shared her struggles with an eating disorder and how this affected her relationship with her...
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Q&A On Eating Disorder Recovery: Lessons For Others, Part 3
{image credit} Here’s part three of my interview with Cathy and Julia, a mom and daughter who’ve talked candidly and thoughtfully about the effect an eating disorder has had on their relationship. (If...
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Body Image & Social Support
{My parents, Brian and I at Savannah, GA, taken almost three years ago} While it’s important to build self-acceptance from the inside out, it’s also important to surround yourself with loving and...
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Supporting Someone Who’s Consumed By Their Eating Disorder
{image credit} Social support is so important in helping someone who’s struggling with an eating disorder. But how do you support someone if all they can focus on is the ED? That’s the excellent and...
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Busting Through The Myths Negative Body Image Creates
Mondays can be rough for many of us, and this doesn’t create the ideal environment for building a better body image. To help you turn that around, every Monday features a tip, activity, inspiring quote...
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How To Build Healthy Relationships Despite A Harsh Inner Critic
Yesterday, Katie wrote a fantastic post (as always!) about being yourself. Basically, she blurted out a curse word in front of strangers at a networking event. The big deal? Well, Katie never curses....
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How To Nourish Yourself At Mealtime
{via pinterest; originally from here} I lived alone for several years in my early 20s, and I often felt very alone, especially when it came to dinnertime. I loved the solitude, space, peace and quiet....
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How Writing Can Help Us Heal: Q&A With Mara Glatzel & A Giveaway
Today, I’m super excited to share my interview with the wise and awesome Mara Glatzel, a self-love coach who writes the blog Medicinal Marzipan and holds a masters in clinical social work. I love...
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6 Ways To Support Someone With An Eating Disorder During The Holidays
{via etsy by Elle Moss} As a partner, family member or friend, you might be unsure about how to help your loved one during the holidays. You want to support them through this potentially tough time....
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Body Image Booster: Host A Gathering Of Friends
{via etsy by Lupen Grainne} Every Monday features a tip, activity, inspiring quote or some other tidbit that helps boost your body image, whether directly or indirectly — and hopefully kick-starts...
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This Weekend Meet At The Table
{via etsy by Lupen Grainne} “This is what I want you to do: I want you to tell someone you love them, and dinner’s at six,” writes bestselling author Shauna Niequist in her new book Bread & Wine:...
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Building A Friendship With Yourself
Last week I shared a questionnaire to help us explore what kind of friends we are to ourselves. Because it’s important to start with yourself. It’s important to build a positive, meaningful...
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Body Image Booster: Rethink Your Shoulds
Every Monday features a tip, activity, inspiring quote or some other tidbit that helps boost your body image, whether directly or indirectly — and hopefully kick-starts the week on a positive note!...
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Body Image Boosters From The Blogosphere 11.17.13
A positive body image goes beyond liking your looks. It encompasses taking good care of yourself and leading a fulfilling life. In this weekly series, I share some of my favorite posts from some of my...
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What Bad Body Image Days Can Teach Us
This week I mentioned that those bad body image days — the days we hate our bodies, the days we forget to listen to ourselves, the days we’re this close to starting another diet — have something to...
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Every Monday features a tip, activity, inspiring quote or some other tidbit that helps boost your body image, whether directly or indirectly — and hopefully kick-starts the week on a positive note! Got...
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Weightless Holiday Gift Guide 2013
Here’s a list of beautiful body positive gifts to give this holiday season. At the bottom, you’ll also find some freebies, which make powerful gifts, too. By the way, you’ll probably want most of...
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9 Reasons Practicing Self-Care Is Vital
Many of us worry that practicing self-care is selfish. Or we assume we don’t have the time or resources to devote to self-care. Or we worry that others will judge us for not being martyrs to our...
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A Key Question To Ask Yourself Every Day
Last month I interviewed therapist Darlene Lancer, MFT, on how to be more independent. (Here’s the published piece.) One of her suggestions, in particular, stuck with me, and I jotted it down in my...
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