Anita Hill — How Much Have Things Improved?
August 7, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Empowerment, Finding Your Voice, Media Literacy, Politics, Role Models
Last week, John Oliver did a fabulous look-back reflection on sexual harassment — through the lens (and voice) of Anita Hill. This impactful interview will get you thinking … at least it should. Our question here at the #RealDeal is this … After watching this piece, do you think we are on the trajectory […]
Exclusive Interview with Patricia Leavy about her 25th Book Release and Feminism Today
August 7, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Expressive Arts, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Media Literacy, Politics, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Social Justice, What to Say, How to Say It, Writing and Poetry
Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published twenty-five books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, a rare accomplishment. Her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for seven book series with Oxford University Press and Brill-Sense, the co-founder […]
Authentic Body Love in the Media
July 25, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Fat Talk, Featured, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Politics, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance
Republishing this inspiring gem from 2016 … This week Lane Bryant released an ad campaign that we at #RealDeal are proud to get behind. A giant leap forward in ending weight stigma and fueling body acceptance. Brava! Robyn Hussa Farrell Editor, #RealDeal
Staying Sane #RealDeal Style
June 30, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Advocacy, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Communication, LGBT, Livin in the Moment, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Recovery, Role Models, Self-Acceptance, Sharing Feelings, Social Justice, Wellness
With all that is happening around us politically, socially and environmentally, we need some serious strategies for staying sane, #RealDeal style. Below is a Top 5 list … but we’d love you to add your additions in the comments. In solidarity, Robyn Hussa Farrell, Editor #RealDeal Top 5 Pics for Staying Sane this Summer #1. […]
Know What You Are Reading Before You Read It!
June 9, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Finances, Finding Your Voice, Freedom, Media Literacy, Politics, Role Models
#RealDeal is bringing back this post from 6/9/12 in the interest of media literacy. In last week’s post “Why Voting Matters for Girls…”, I discussed the importance of girls understanding the power of their voice in politics and mentioned that I would compile a list of resources that offer a selection of liberal (“left” or […]
Phenomenal Women: A Portrait Gallery of Role Models by Robyn Hussa Farrell
May 28, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Art Therapy, Body Image, Creative Art, Empowerment, Expressive Arts, Expressive Arts Therapies, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Communication, Healthy Communication, Healthy Coping, Livin in the Moment, Media Literacy, Mindfulness, Moms & Sisters, Politics, Prevention, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings, Social Justice, Spirituality, Stress Management, Treatment, Wellness, Wellness, Writing and Poetry
In celebration of the 10th year of this empowerment blog site, #RealDeal Editor, Robyn Hussa Farrell, shares this “gallery of role models” and fierce women leaders. Each of the below paintings were created while reflecting on the abundance of women role models in my life. In honor and celebration of each of them, I wanted […]
It’s Okay to Have Conflicting Thoughts on How You Want to Eat
April 6, 2018 by Karen R. Koenig
Filed under Anxiety, Binge Eating, Dieting, Disordered Eating, Healthy Coping, Healthy Eating, Intuitive Eating, Mindfulness, Recovery, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care
It’s not uncommon to have mixed feelings or thoughts. I’ve written about this dynamic related to eating and body image in Starting Monday and in The Food and Feelings Workbook. How can we not have them? I lie in bed many mornings thinking about how I both do and don’t want to arise and begin […]
Conversations with Patricia Leavy Part 3: Social Justice
March 2, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Featured, LGBT, Media Literacy, Prevention, Recovery, Social Justice, Treatment
Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published twenty-four books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, a rare feat by any author. Her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for seven book series with Oxford University Press and […]
Conversations with Patricia Leavy Part 2: Fiction
February 8, 2018 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Featured, Politics, Prevention
Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published twenty-four books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, a rare feat by any author. Her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for seven book series with Oxford University Press and […]
What If You Never Lose the Weight?
February 4, 2018 by Karen R. Koenig
Filed under Binge Eating, Body Image, Disordered Eating, Fat Acceptance, Loving Your Body, Obesity, Recovery, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Weight Stigma
A topic that has cropped up with clients recently is the question of what to do if they keep trying to eat more healthfully, exercise and take better care of their bodies and still don’t lose weight. Clients dance around this question and I suspect I do too at times. They want reassurance that if […]
