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 […]
It’s Okay to Have Conflicting Thoughts on How You Want to Eat
April 6, 2018 by Karen R. Koenig
Filed under Anxiety, Binge Eating, Dieting, Disordered Eating, Healthy Coping, Healthy Eating, Intuitive Eating, Mindfulness, Recovery, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care
It’s not uncommon to have mixed feelings or thoughts. I’ve written about this dynamic related to eating and body image in Starting Monday and in The Food and Feelings Workbook. How can we not have them? I lie in bed many mornings thinking about how I both do and don’t want to arise and begin […]
Conversations with Patricia Leavy Part 1: Ways of Knowing
January 22, 2018 by Tracy
Filed under Eating Disorders, Featured, Mindfulness, Writing and Poetry
Conversations with Patricia Leavy Part 1: Ways of Knowing 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 […]
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 […]
Making Meaning of Lack of Success
January 4, 2017 by Karen R. Koenig
Filed under Binge Eating, Depression, Disordered Eating, EDNOS, Empowerment, Healthy Coping, Intuitive Eating, Livin in the Moment, Mindfulness, Recovery, Self-Care, Wellness
Dysregulated eaters often feel like failures because they haven’t lost weight, kept it off, stopped bingeing/overeating/mindless eating, quit obsessing about the number on the scale, or have yet to establish “normal” eating patterns. They feel like failures and tell themselves that they’ll never succeed, and this focus reduces the likelihood of moving forward and increases […]
Hiking as a metaphor
August 31, 2015 by Caroline Vetter
Filed under Exercise, Livin in the Moment, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Wellness
“Stupid hiking sticks! Why do you keep breaking?!” I said frustrated while beginning a hike. I had attempted three times to find a hiking stick and peel the bark off. The first two attempts left me with a broken stick that was of no use. I was trying to get the bark off by whacking […]
Healthy and Happy: The Positive Role Team Sports Play on Adolescent Girls
July 29, 2015 by iaedp
Filed under Athletes, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Fitness, HAES, Healthy Communication, Livin in the Moment, Loving Your Body, Mindfulness, Over-Exercise, Over-Exercise, Prevention, Role Models, Self Esteem, Talking To Kids
Do you remember what middle school was like for you? If you’re like me, you probably try not to remember. Being a teenager is difficult.
What If You Were Friends with Ingrid Nilsen or Caitlyn Jenner?
June 18, 2015 by Amy Leigh Mercree
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Anxiety, Body Image, Depression, Empowerment, Featured, Freedom, Guys, Healthy Communication, Healthy Communication, Healthy Coping, LGBT, Livin in the Moment, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Moms & Sisters, Parents, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings, Stress Management, Wellness, Wellness, What to Say, How to Say It
This week I’m so inspired by Ingrid Nilsen. She shared a video about her coming out journey that is really sweet and beautiful. Nilsen courageously wore her heart on her sleeve talking about the inner struggle she experienced. When a friend or family member shares their inner being, let’s be there for them. How can […]
4 Tips to Feeding Your Inner Self with Self Care
May 8, 2015 by iaedp
Filed under Body Image, Eating Disorders, Exercise, Fat Acceptance, Featured, Food Revolution, HAES, Healthy Communication, Healthy Coping, Healthy Eating, Intuitive Eating, Loving Your Body, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Prevention, Self Esteem, Self-Care, Wellness
In order to survive and create balance, start connecting with your true self. In a world of external focus where a scale determines your worth and your salary defines your success, you need to turn inward to find wellness and well-being. In order to survive and create balance, start connecting with your inner core — […]
Does Comfort Food Really Provide Comfort?
May 6, 2015 by Karen R. Koenig
Filed under Mindfulness, Recovery
If “comfort” food didn’t really bring you comfort, would you be as likely to eat it or eat as much of it? We’ve come to believe that foods which are high in fat and sugar boost our mood by activating the brain’s reward system. But what if that’s not actually the case? According to recent […]
