Why are we so afraid to show who we really are? That genuine, real, full-bodied person we fear will be rejected if shown in all our glory? I remember watching a series that was set in the 1960s. The central character was a young woman married for a few years with a baby and a… Continue reading Showing Our Inner Self
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Change It Up
Too often we can’t see beyond the image in the mirror. Sure that’s all we can be. No matter how hard we work, no matter what we do, nothing will change- our weight, looks, confidence, health, chronic pain, or relationships. Too often that perception of who we are keeps us from becoming who we can… Continue reading Change It Up
Body Positivity; What It Is, and How To Embrace It
Most people have likely heard the term "body positivity," a term that has become more well-known due largely in part to social media. But, the concept of body positivity and acceptance is not new. In fact, it can be traced back as far as 1969. That year, the term "body positive" emerged when a psychotherapist… Continue reading Body Positivity; What It Is, and How To Embrace It