My bathing suit
I’m 53 years old, and I’ve never worn a two piece bathing suit until this year. What’s that about? Simply put….BODY SHAME! I remember in my teens, I had a cute one piece bathing suit that had a ruffle across the chest. I had chosen the suit...
Selfies as a Self-compassion practice
I feel so grateful to have spent some time with Vivienne McMaster this week. She is a phenomenal photographer whose work is devoted to helping women develop self-compassion through self-portraiture. Her work deeply resonated with me because I hear so many women...
The problem with a better body
I saw the sign at the gym. “BETTER BODY CHALLENGE” and suddenly, out came this rant: “Really? A BETTER body? What’s wrong with my body as it is?! I’m here at the gym because I want to care for myself! I want to be strong and agile and you...
I just want to eat like a normal person…
“Everyone else goes out and has nachos and margaritas and stays skinny. If I eat that, I blow up!” “My friends are able to have a bite of dessert and then not eat the whole thing…I can’t do that!” “The rest of my family...
