Exclusive Interview with Porky Pig Voice Actor Bob Bergen
December 8, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Featured, Guys, Role Models, Self Esteem, Voice, Volunteering
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? Well, I’m a voice actor probably best know as the voice of Porky Pig for WB for the past 25 plus years. But my career covers all aspects of voiceover, from commercials to cartoons, narration, promo, etc. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming […]
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 […]
Why the Biggest Loser Participants Are Now Big Gainers
June 1, 2016 by Karen R. Koenig
Filed under Binge Eating, Depression, Dieting, Disordered Eating, EDNOS, Empowerment, Healthy Eating, Intuitive Eating, Mental Health, Obesity, Recovery, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Treatment, Weight Stigma
I never watch “The Biggest Loser,” the hit TV show. It has always made me cringe and want to cry. Why? Because eating and weight is my field, I’ve known for decades that diets don’t work long term and can actually make you fatter. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that science knew […]
Media Illuminates
August 10, 2015 by Angela Mensah
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Bullying, Featured, Mental Health
Cait Jenner’s show seems to be a big success in that she is bringing light to a subject matter that can save lives. The Black Lives movement seem to being doing the same thing in that it is shinning a light on the continued abused toward people of color by those in power over them. […]
Caitlyn Jenner’s still Ideal Beauty Image
June 5, 2015 by Angela Mensah
Filed under Body Image
Before you tell me how to do it better, before you lay out your big plans for changing, fixing, and improving me, before you teach me how to pick myself up and dust myself off so that I can be shiny and successful—know this: I’ve heard it before. I’ve been graded, rated and ranked. Coached, […]
Socially Constructed
February 27, 2015 by Angela Mensah
Filed under Body Image
The late Stuart Hall explained how race is a “floating signifier” which means that it travels across time and space and is dependent upon the historical, geographical, political and cultural landscape that it rests itself upon. In this time, space and location; I still ponder on bell hooks and her lesson to me as a […]
Media Literacy Minute: Condescending Clairol
January 8, 2015 by Amy Leigh Mercree
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Guys, Media Literacy, Mindfulness, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion
Do women need to change regularly to keep their man “guessing” and interested? Apparently, Clairol’s Nice ‘N Easy brand thinks so. In a thirty second spot that airs across multiple platforms, including cable and web, the viewer is in need of a change, regularly. (See the spot here.) The guy in the add tells us […]
Comic Book Writer, Pat Shand, Says Don’t Let Someone Else Tell Your Story
November 7, 2014 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Creative Art, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Guys, Role Models
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I’m a writer primarily known for my work in the comic book industry. I currently write Robyn Hood, Grimm Fairy Tales, and Charmed: Season Ten monthly. I also work as a playwright, producer, screenwriter, and college professor. I hope to add novelist to that list soon, […]
Cityline host, Tracy Moore, talks about stress management techniques and being the change
October 6, 2014 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Empowerment, Exercise, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Fitness, Healthy Communication, Healthy Communication, Livin in the Moment, Loving Your Body, Mindfulness, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings, Talking To Kids, Volunteering
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I host Cityline, the longest running lifestyle show in Canada. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming projects or events that you are working on? I am very excited to be working on TIFF as a live reporter as well as a brand […]
Meet Actress, Dancer and Model Sam Aotaki
August 7, 2014 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Creative Art, Dance, Featured, Loving Your Body, Role Models, Self Esteem, Yoga and Meditation
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? Hi! i am Sam Aotaki, I am currently 20 years old and I’m an actress, model and dancer Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming projects that you are working on? i have a couple music videos coming, I am actually directing one myself, […]
