Learning to Stand Tall & Speak From the Heart
January 18, 2013 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Communication, Healthy Communication, Healthy Coping, Loving Your Body, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings, Voice, Wellness, Wellness, Writing and Poetry
The journey to stand taller started with a purchase. A few years ago, I bought the prettiest pair of high heels. The best part about them is they are four-inch heels. Now I know, you are probably thinking, “Arianna, WHY are you sharing your purchase with us?!” Well, the reason is not the product itself [...]
The Value of a Mentor
September 29, 2012 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Featured, Mental Health, Role Models, Sharing Feelings, Voice, Wellness
Imagine this scenario: you have the talent, the drive, and the passion; yet you are still stuck with no where to go. How can you advance to the next level? You can’t do it all by yourself; you need the help of a coach, a teacher, or a mentor to help you get there. I [...]
Finding more of my voice through song
April 20, 2012 by Doris Smeltzer
Filed under Body Image, Expressive Arts, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Music, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings, Spirituality, Voice
Graciously re-posted from Gurze Publications: Returned a few weeks ago from the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) conference in South Carolina where I had the honor of presenting with Robyn Hussa and Jenni Schaefer. It was truly a “mountain-top” experience for me. One of our goals was to be sure to give the [...]
4 Keys To Improving Your Body Image
April 18, 2012 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Body Image, Cooking and Culinary Arts, Creative Art, Dance, Expressive Arts, Featured, Film, Healthy Coping, Livin in the Moment, Martial Arts, Mindfulness, Movement, Music, Sharing Feelings, Spirituality, Stress Management, Theatre, Voice, Volunteering, Writing and Poetry, Yoga, Yoga and Meditation
Graciously re-posted from Gurze Publications Whether we are in grade school, high school, college — or beyond — we can benefit from increasing our body esteem. We know that negative body image contributes directly to an array of issues, to overall dissatisfaction and unhappiness, but also it is important to see that our bodies also [...]
Role Models Help Us Shape Identity
February 23, 2012 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Body Image, Finding Your Voice, Loving Your Body, Music, Role Models, Self Esteem, Voice, Wellness
Dedicated in loving memory to Mizzar, I thought I’d share a post about an important role model in my life. An 80-something voice teacher with whom I had the privilege of studying for 7 years. The way in which this mentor appeared in my life, is as important as her role … Blog this!Bookmark on [...]
