Actress Writer Laura Wilcox Thinks You Are Lovable ‘As Is’
December 30, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Bullying, Featured, Loving Your Body, Role Models, Self Esteem
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I am a comedian, which is kind of a broad term. But in my case that means I am a writer and actress. I also do improv, sketch comedy, and some storytelling/stand up at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in both New York and LA. I […]
Van Helsing Star Laura Mennell Interview “Feel Good About You”
December 2, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Bullying, Featured, Role Models, Self Esteem
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I’m Laura Mennell and I’m lucky enough to be able to do what I love for a living – I’ve been a professional actor for over a decade. I’ve been persistent in following my dreams, worked hard to get where I am, and I’m grateful to be working where […]
Our Interview with OITNB Actress Julia Lake
November 18, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Anxiety, Body Image, Bullying, Empowerment, Featured, Mental Health, Role Models, Self Esteem
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I’m an actress! I play the goofy meth-head, Angie Rice, on Orange is the New Black. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming projects or events that you are working on? I’m currently filming season 5 of OITNB, which has been absolutely crazy and […]
Our Interview with Matthew Moy of the TV Show “Two Broke Girls”
October 31, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Bullying, Featured, Guys, Role Models, Theatre
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? My name is Matthew Moy and I’m an actor. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming projects or events that you are working on? Currently I work on a show on CBS called 2 Broke Girls. I also play the voice of Lars on […]
Responding to Fat Shaming
June 3, 2015 by Karen R. Koenig
Filed under Body Image, Loving Your Body, Self-Acceptance
The subject of being bullied, teased or shamed in childhood for being fat comes up often on my Food and Feelings message board and in talking with clients. If you have let these experiences from long ago shape how you feel about your body and self today, it’s time for a new take on the […]
Interview with voice actress, Maddy Peters: Standing up for others
April 3, 2015 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Loving Your Body, Role Models
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? Hey, I’m Maddy. I’m a voice actress on TV shows like Martha Speaks and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, and I’m also an art student studying illustration at Maryland Institute College of Art. I love drawing and animation and when I graduate I want to […]
Miss District of Columbia USA 2010, MacKenzie Green, opens up about online bullying
January 29, 2015 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Bullying, Empowerment, Exercise, Fat Talk, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Fitness, Healthy Communication, Loving Your Body, Mindfulness, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness, Wellness
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? My name is MacKenzie Green. I guess most people may know me as former Miss District of Columbia USA 2010. I was not a pageant girl growing up; I was a jock, former Junior Olympian and D1 athlete, so entering in to the world of pageantry […]
Interview with ESPN anchor, Bram Weinstein: True happiness is seeing my kids smile
January 28, 2015 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Bullying, Featured, Fitness, Guys, Role Models, Wellness
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I am a native Washington transplanted to central Connecticut working at the Worldwide leader in Sports ESPN as a studio anchor and reporter. My main role is anchoring Sportscenter. I’m married with two children, aged 5 and 2. Do you find the pressures of working in your […]
Interview with author, Kelly Rossi: Let’s change the world
December 19, 2014 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Bullying, Empowerment, Featured, HAES, Healthy Communication, Loving Your Body, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? My name is Kelly Rossi and I am the author of Dating the Wrong Men. I also work as the Online Marketing Director for the Maloof family. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming projects or events that you are working on? My […]
Interview with AfterBuzz Host, Kristyn Burtt: Unplugging During Holiday Weekends
November 14, 2014 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Bullying, Dance, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Coping, Self-Care, Stress Management
Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming projects or events that you are working on? I’m in the middle of the season for the “Dancing With the Stars” after show on AfterBuzz TV. The fans are passionate about their favorite dancers and celebs, so I have to keep on top of all of […]
