Same Me, New Reflection: How I Made Peace With the Mirror
Is that anyway to live, in disgust at the sight of your body? I asked myself this question for years before I was ready to say NO. Here, I share about the surprisingly healing moment I faced my reflection in the yoga room mirror and experienced belonging versus self-alienation.
Making Friends With Our Demons
"To all my friends on a recovery path, you too have an opportunity to understand your life through a healing and empowering lens. What if instead of calling your inner struggles “demons,” you called them teachers, healers, or even friends?" Here I share why befriending my demon was the key to my eating disorder recovery.
The Profoundly Courageous One Degree Shift
"Degree by degree, we change our endings. With time and patience and an unending fight, we build our new harbors and tether ourselves and our ships to a life we have never before known." These are the words of guest contributor Faye Bird, who shares a profoundly inspiring post about the small but life-saving shifts we create on our recovery journeys.
To Treat, To Heal, To Recover From An Eating Disorder
What does it mean to "treat" an eating disorder? What does it mean to "heal" from one? Inspired by conversations with my yoga therapy clients, here I explore the difference between "treating" and "healing" and why we need both in our recovery journeys.
"Mommy, What's Your Favorite Part of Your Body?"
I dedicate this blog post to sharing a really sweet conversation I recently had with my 6-year-old daughter about appreciating our bodies.
Embracing Strength & Vulnerability In Eating Disorder Recovery
Guest contributor Sarah Kinsel shares what it means to embrace strength and vulnerability in her recovery from an eating disorder.
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.