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 […]
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 […]
NEDAWalk in Spartanburg!
August 29, 2017 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Anorexia, Athletes, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, EDNOS, Featured, Guys, HAES, Males with Eating Disorders, Moms & Sisters, Politics, Prevention, Recovery, Treatment, What to Say, How to Say It
Join us for the first-ever National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) NEDA Walk in Spartanburg! Working in collaboration with Spartanburg County School District Six Spartanburg, South Carolina Spartanburg School District 7 YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, NEDAWalks educate affected individuals and their families, while raising vital funds in the fight against eating disorders. Register here: www.nedawalk.org/spartanburg2017
Is Energy Work the Solution?
April 13, 2017 by Angela Mensah
Filed under Advocacy, Body Dysmorphia, Body Image, Exercise, Fat Acceptance, Fat Talk, Healthy Communication, Mindfulness, Obesity, Weight Stigma, Yoga and Meditation
I have not written anything in a while and this will be very brief. Many of us have full lives, taking on many roles in society and never slow down, unless we are forced to. That happened to me on May 30th 2015 due to a car accident. I was not at fault and was […]
What Are We Really Afraid of in Becoming Fat?
December 7, 2016 by Karen R. Koenig
Filed under Advocacy, Body Dysmorphia, Body Image, Empowerment, Fat Acceptance, Fat Talk, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Loving Your Body, Obesity, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion
When clients talk about not wanting to be “fat” or become “fat,” I ask them what exactly that means to them. What images do they conjure up, what do those images say about them and the society we live in, and what is having a “fat” body all about for them, whatever their current weight? […]
