Why I Passed Up 15 Seconds of Fame
I had the unexpected and very cool experience of being invited to participate in a national marketing campaign. Although the mission of the campaign is admirable, I passed up the 15 seconds of fame. In this blog post, I share why I turned it down to remain true to myself, my recovery, and my work as a yoga therapist in the eating disorder community.
Taking A Moment to Exhale: Journaling Prompts for Eating Disorder Recovery
Journaling can be a valuable tool for keeping us connected to our values and goals for recovery. Guest contributor Natalie A. Asayag, MSW, LSW, shares journaling prompts to guide introspection and inspiration for eating disorder recovery.
What Rock Climbing Taught Me About Giving Back To My Body
Rock climbing is teaching me a deeper appreciation of what it means to fully nourish and care for my body. Here I share about my newfound passion for climbing and the lessons I've already learned to bring into my life and recovery.
6 Ways to Build Trust and Heal the Trauma of Hating Your Body
Rebuilding trust with our bodies is essential to strengthening our body image. It’s only through establishing trust that we can begin to feel safe in our bodies again and experience a sense of peace and wholeness. Sharing 6 ways you can begin to build trust with your body.
Calling All Moms in Eating Disorder Recovery: You Are Not Alone
Motherhood and eating disorder recovery is a topic near and dear to my heart. Here I open up about my story and introduce the Motherhood & Eating Disorder video series I created with Melainie Rogers of Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center.
Permission to Detach From Your Diagnosis Identity
Who am I without my eating disorder? This is a question I asked myself for years until I was ready to find out the answers. Here I share how I came to give myself permission to let go of my diagnosis identity and I offer encouragement to help you do the same.
Lessons From The Mat: Taking My Seat
I recently learned some new and surprising lessons in Chair pose about what it feels like to embody calm and steadiness. I share why “Take your seat” has become my mantra on and off my mat.
Project Stop The Stigma Takes Eating Disorder Stereotypes Head On
Check out my interview with Amanda Nedzwecky, founder of Project Stop The Stigma, an organization passionate about educating the public about eating disorders. Amanda shares about the Project's first mission, which is focused on debunking the stereotypes and stigmas in society around eating disorders.
How Yoga Helps Us Return to Our Bodies As We Recover From An Eating Disorder
Yoga reteaches us how to name, feel, and experience sensations in our bodies. It helps us to ease back into vibrancy as we let go of a numb existence.