Helping Men Be More Needy
January 12, 2015 by Chris Kingman
Filed under Guys, Healthy Communication, Mental Health, Sharing Feelings, Substance Abuse
Yes, the title is provocative. Purposefully so. Here’s why. I recall as a kid being perplexed when my mom played her records and I heard Barbra Streisand singing “people who need people are the luuuckiest people in the woooorrrlldd.” Aside from finding mom’s music nauseating, the idea of “needing” other people seemed like weakness and […]
Media Literacy Minute: Condescending Clairol
January 8, 2015 by Amy Leigh Mercree
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Guys, Media Literacy, Mindfulness, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion
Do women need to change regularly to keep their man “guessing” and interested? Apparently, Clairol’s Nice ‘N Easy brand thinks so. In a thirty second spot that airs across multiple platforms, including cable and web, the viewer is in need of a change, regularly. (See the spot here.) The guy in the add tells us […]
Interview with horror filmmaker, James Cullen Bressack: Appreciate the ones that like what you do, Ignore the ones that fight against it
November 13, 2014 by mamaV
Filed under Body Image, Empowerment, Finding Your Voice, Guys, Self Esteem
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? My name is James Cullen Bressack and I am a Writer/Director/Producer. I have made quite a bit of horror films! Film has always been a passion of mine, so essentially this is the only thing I ever could see myself doing. Can you tell us a bit […]
Interview with Revenge actor, Henri Esteve: stand up for yourself, otherwise no one else will
November 10, 2014 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Bullying, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Guys, Role Models, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I grew up in Miami, Fl. Raised by a strong Cuban mother. Left when I was 17 to NYC to train in theatre and pursue a career in acting. I now act for a living, and that’s an awesome thing to be able to say that […]
Comic Book Writer, Pat Shand, Says Don’t Let Someone Else Tell Your Story
November 7, 2014 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Creative Art, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Guys, Role Models
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I’m a writer primarily known for my work in the comic book industry. I currently write Robyn Hood, Grimm Fairy Tales, and Charmed: Season Ten monthly. I also work as a playwright, producer, screenwriter, and college professor. I hope to add novelist to that list soon, […]
Body Image Myths and the Last Accepted Prejudice
October 24, 2014 by Amy Leigh Mercree
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Empowerment, Fat Acceptance, Fat Talk, Featured, Guys, HAES, LGBT, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Weight Stigma, Wellness
A lot of us spend a lot of time consuming media from all directions. Print, online, video, audio. We are bombarded with messages about how we are supposed to look. For women, the pressure to achieve the ideal female body image is powerful. All-around we are shown images of hyper-slim, either tall or petite, large […]
NBA Scout, Stephen Gertz, talks about being positive and listening to one another
October 7, 2014 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Guys, Healthy Communication, Healthy Coping, Healthy Eating, Livin in the Moment, Martial Arts, Mindfulness, Role Models, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings, Stress Management, Wellness
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? My name is Stephen Gertz. I am a regional NBA scout for E.V. Hoops (based in Philadelphia). Although, I should specify that I’ll be officially starting this fall when the 2014-2015 NCAA season begins. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming projects or events […]
Our Awesome Interview with Professional Biker Todd Wells
July 23, 2014 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Featured, Guys, Role Models
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? My name is Todd Wells and I am a professional Mountain Bike Racer. I was born in Kingston NY and moved to Durango, CO after High School to attend Fort Lewis College and race Mountain Bikes. I quit college after two years and focused solely on […]
Our Recent Interview with Olympic Hopeful David Plummer
July 2, 2014 by mamaV
Filed under Body Image, Featured, Fitness, Guys
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? My name is David Plummer. I am a husband, a father and a professional swimmer. My overall goal is to make the Olympic Team in 2016. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming projects that you are working on? This summer I will be […]
Am I an Instrument or an Ornament?
February 25, 2014 by Amy Leigh Mercree
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Empowerment, Exercise, Featured, Guys, Healthy Eating, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Moms & Sisters, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Wellness
I just read a wonderful article on The Huffington Post. In it, Jennifer Aniston interviewed Gloria Steinem about life and feminism in 2014. It’s full of tons of great information but one especially potent statement stuck with me. Steinem said that women are taught to think of our bodies as ornaments and men are taught […]
