Deconstructing the Toxic Beauty Standard of the TikTok Almond Mom Trend
Why can’t we just be happy with our bodies? This seemingly simple question prompts some complex answers. While depression, dysmorphia, bullying, and unhealthy relationships with social media can contribute to low self-esteem or dissatisfaction with our bodies, the...
Overcoming Fear of Eating Certain Foods: The Day I Finally Got to Eat Beignets at Café du Monde in New Orleans
To varying degrees, nearly everyone has fears. Some fear heights, some fear the dark, others fear spiders; but for me, I fear eating certain foods. It’s really a scary thing, being afraid to eat certain foods. But, did you know that restricting the range of...
Healthy Eating Secrets From the French
If you have ever wondered how the French stay so slim, yet are constantly eating fatty foods, delicious pastries, and drinking wine, then you have thought about what is commonly known as the French Paradox. It is a stark contrast from the overly health-conscious...
How to Improve Self-Esteem in Your Bikini Body This Summer
As temperatures rise, self-esteem dips as people everywhere are trying on their bikinis for the first time in a year. If just reading the word bikini made you shudder or wince with a pang of self-doubt, you are not alone my friend! It is natural to compare yourself to...
Healthy Budget-Friendly Pantry Staples
In the world and diet culture that surrounds us every day, it has become increasingly difficult to decipher what ‘healthy’ foods should be purchased. On top of this, budgeting and saving money has become increasingly more difficult when trying to buy some of these...Recent Posts
Self-care Habits for Total Well-being
Self-care has become somewhat of a buzzword. The extensive lists on social media of exotic teas and oils have created …
Is My Child Having an Eating Disorder Relapse? What to Look Out For!
Recognizing warning signs of a potential relapse is an important step in recovery from the eating disorder you have worked …
How Do You Recover from PTSD Triggers?
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating because it penetrates every living moment. Even the most mundane daily …