The “Freshman 15” – A Harmful Myth Each fall, as new students settle into campus life, they often face one looming myth: the dreaded “Freshman 15.” But here’s the honest truth: it’s really just that—a myth. Let’s break it down, gently and thoughtfully, through the lens of health, eating disorder prevention and self-care. 1. The … Read more
Over the past few years, GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide and liraglutide) have captured public attention as game-changers in the treatment of type 2 diabetes—and more recently, for weight loss. Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are now household names, touted by celebrities and influencers alike. But while the medical world buzzes about their potential, … Read more
There’s a lot of conversation in diet culture around menopause weight gain. And someone who’s infamously been the victim of body shaming as her weight went up and down is Oprah—so when I first heard she was doing a prime-time special on menopause, I was intrigued but skeptical. Menopause is a topic long overdue for … Read more
Interoceptive Awareness and Body Image What is Interoceptive Awareness? Despite how it seems, we actually can influence where our mind goes. Mindfulness and meditation help us cultivate awareness of our internal landscape. When we draw more attention inward, we develop our interoceptive awareness. Interoceptive awareness (IA) is the subjective experience of internal bodily cues like temperature, … Read more
So here we are, solidly out of January and the pressure to change that comes along with the New Year, phew! Still, it’s hard to avoid diet culture messages that permeate our lives this time of year. Face it, we live in a diet obsessed civilization that normalizes a dieting cycle and is fixated on … Read more
It can be hard to find time for self-care. We get it! AND, as you may know (and still have a hard time translating to action), self care isn’t optional or “selfish”, it’s self-preservation. In fact, it’s the most important thing on your ‘to do’ list. Yet, it often the thing that gets pushed off … Read more
We Promise, Candy is the LEAST scary part of Halloween! Do you fret about having Halloween candy in the house? Plan ahead for how to get rid if it as soon as possible after? Let your kids pick out a certain number of candies and donate the rest? If you feel at a loss or conflicted … Read more
Because your weight is not all that matters. And in fact, doesn’t matter at all! Part of the excitement of a New Year is the idea of starting fresh, being able to look back at the year that has passed while looking forward to the year to come. The New Year is a common time … Read more