Choosing Love in Politics and Life
October 22, 2013 by Amy Leigh Mercree
Filed under Activism, Advocacy, Empowerment, Finding Your Voice, Freedom, Healthy Communication, LGBT, Loving Your Body, Politics, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Spirituality, Volunteering, Wellness, Wellness
Well, I thought my first post for We Are the Real Deal, one of my favorite sites, would be about healthy relationships or self-empowerment but it turns out something kind of amazing has happened: someone has announced a political campaign based on love and dignity and I want to celebrate that with you today. Marianne […]
BODY EMPOWERMENT – “Remaining Intuitive”
August 7, 2013 by Caroline Rothstein
Filed under Body Image, Featured, Intuitive Eating, Mindfulness, Recovery, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Wellness
As part of the weekly Wednesday posting of my ongoing YouTube series “Body Empowerment,” here’s “Remaining Intuitive (Body Empowerment 79)” originally posted April 1, 2013, on YouTube.com by Caroline Rothstein. This video responds to a viewer’s question about maintaining self-care during recovery when experiencing self-harming or self-destructive thoughts. About BODY EMPOWERMENT: Founded in 2008, “Body Empowerment” is hosted […]
BODY EMPOWERMENT – “‘Live Well. Sleep Well.’ with Nancy Rothstein”
July 17, 2013 by Caroline Rothstein
Filed under Body Image, Featured, Mental Health, Self-Compassion, Stress Management, Wellness, Wellness
As part of the weekly Wednesday posting of my ongoing YouTube series “Body Empowerment,” here’s “‘Live Well. Sleep Well’ with Nancy Rothstein (Body Empowerment 76)” originally posted February 18, 2013, on YouTube.com by Caroline Rothstein. Guest Nancy Rothstein, the Sleep Ambassador, talks about the importance of sleep for our body’s well-being. About BODY EMPOWERMENT: Founded in 2008, “Body […]
Promoting a Healthy Body Image in Your Home
July 10, 2013 by ANAD
Filed under Body Image, Disordered Eating, Empowerment, Exercise, Featured, Fitness, HAES, Healthy Communication, Loving Your Body, Mindfulness, Moms & Sisters, Parents, Prevention, Role Models, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Sharing Feelings, Talking To Kids, Weight Stigma, Wellness, Wellness, What to Say, How to Say It
As a child, I grew up in a very traditional, Italian home where dinner each night was by far the best part of my day. It was a time when my family of five would gather around the table, talking, laughing and sharing delicious fare together. Food was always a part of our lives and […]
High School Reunion: Friend or Foe?
July 1, 2013 by Debra Hennesy
Filed under Anxiety, Body Image, Depression, Empowerment, Expressive Arts, Fat Acceptance, Fat Talk, Featured, Guys, Loving Your Body, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Obesity, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Stress Management, Weight Stigma, Wellness, Wellness, Yoga, Yoga and Meditation
About a year ago, I was approached by my high school class president about heading up a committee for our class reunion (okay, I actually brought the subject up to him, so technically I volunteered…WHY do I bring these things on myself?!). Fast-forward 6 months, and things were shaping up well, including my creating a […]
Free Online Eating Psychology Conference, August 5-9. Sign up Information
June 27, 2013 by Joanna Poppink
Filed under Anorexia, Athletes, Binge Eating, Body Image, Bulimia, Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, Fitness, Males with Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Obesity, Recovery, Weight Stigma, Wellness, What to Say, How to Say It
First Global Online Eating Psychology Conference August 5-9, 2013. I’m excited to announce that I’m one of the featured experts in the 1st Global Online Eating Psychology Conference. This conference certainly includes information related to eating disorders, and covers so much more. Men and women are concerned about weight and body image. How to eat, […]
BODY EMPOWERMENT – “Drop In & Grow It with Ayo Cummings”
June 19, 2013 by Caroline Rothstein
Filed under Body Image, Featured, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Theatre, Wellness
As part of the weekly Wednesday posting of my ongoing YouTube series “Body Empowerment,” here’s “Drop In & Grow It with Ayo Cummings (Body Empowerment 72)” originally posted December 17, 2012, on YouTube.com by Caroline Rothstein. In this video, guest Ayo Cummings talks about her experience growing up in a predominantly white community, attending a historically black […]
Misinterpretations That Drive Unwanted Eating
June 6, 2013 by Karen R. Koenig
Filed under Body Image, Eating Disorders, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Wellness
Too many disregulated eaters have low regard for themselves and, therefore, don’t take care of themselves as if they’re deserving of high-quality self care. For those of you who think you’re defective and aren’t worth eating healthfully, here’s another take on the subject and how you might have mistakenly come to think about things incorrectly. […]
Befriending Anxiety
June 5, 2013 by Chris Kingman
Filed under Anxiety, Mental Health, Wellness
It is crucial for psychiatrists and therapists in NYC to educate clients that anxiety is not to be avoided, feared or simply doused with psychiatric medication. In fact, it needs to be pursued, befriended and mastered. different types of anxiety All competent mental health professionals agree that living well requires that we regularly take emotional […]
Lessons Learned From Zach Sobiech
May 24, 2013 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Body Image, Featured, Guys, Healthy Coping, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Music, Role Models, Self Esteem, Sharing Feelings, Voice, Wellness
As you know, I love sharing stories of people who have impacted my journey. I was saddened to find out that a beautiful soul, Zach Sobiech, lost his battle to cancer earlier this week. Zach was only 18 years old when he died but in his short time he embraced life to the fullest. His […]
