Without Getting Pulled into the Weightloss Trap If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling dismissed, shamed, or confused about what just happened—you’re not imagining things. Our healthcare system often prioritizes weight over well-being, pushing weight loss as a universal prescription regardless of the individual in front of them. But here’s the truth: your body…
Supervision is a structured, collaborative process where a more experienced professional supports and guides another in their clinical practice. I like to think of it as a mentor, support person, coach and colleague all rolled into one! While it’s a well-established requirement for therapists and counselors, clinical supervision is less commonly discussed, and typically not…
Summer brings with it longer days, warmer weather, and a seasonal shift in the foods we crave. Suddenly, your body might be asking for cold watermelon, fresh salads, smoothies, and meals that don’t require turning on the oven. It can feel refreshing—both physically and mentally—to lean into lighter meals. But for those in the process…
What Confidence Really Looks Like (Spoiler: It’s Not a Size) So let’s go back to that question: if confidence isn’t about being smaller, what is it? Confidence is a mindset. It’s about having your own back. It’s choosing, day after day, not to tear yourself down with self-criticism. It’s intentionally treating your body with respect,…
As the weather warms up, so does the noise about getting “summer ready.” You know the drill — fewer layers, more skin, and suddenly everyone’s talking about shaping up for the beach. Social media feeds are filled with workout plans, diet tips, and a whole lot of pressure to look a certain way. Add in…
Why Weight Loss Won’t Solve Food and Body Image Struggles Unless you’ve been completely offline, you’ve probably heard about GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s). Maybe you even know someone who has lost a significant amount of weight while taking them. Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have become incredibly popular, marketed as game-changers for diabetes management and,…
February is the month of love, a perfect time to reflect on relationships—romantic, platonic, and even the relationship we have with ourselves. When was the last time you considered the way you speak to yourself about your body and food? If your internal dialogue were a relationship, would you want to stay in it? Would…
January often brings an avalanche of diet talk—whether it’s coworkers comparing meal plans, family members sharing “weight loss goals,” or social media feeds filled with “New Year, New Me” slogans. While these conversations may seem harmless to some, they can be triggering, unhelpful, or even harmful, especially if you’re working on healing your relationship with…
The holidays… a time for laughter, food, and memories—but for some, holiday photos can really spoil all that joy. Group shots, candid moments, and family portraits flood our feeds and cameras. But for many, looking at photos or even the thought of someone requesting a group shot can bring up insecurities and negative body image…
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the messages that sugar is something you should avoid at all costs? Have you ever thought you were addicted to sugar? We can thank studies suggesting that sugar can be as addictive as cocaine for this confusion, and for causing anxiety around something our bodies naturally require. As we…
It’s that time of year, for many of us it is crisper air, vibrant foliage, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING and perhaps, the scariest thing of all – Halloween candy! If you are like many of my clients, you are worried about candy: having it around, eating too much of it and then feeling like crap! If…
Understanding and Combating Weight Stigma Weight stigma, also known as weight bias or fat shaming, is a form of discrimination that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be found in healthcare, schools, workplaces, social interactions and media portrayals as well. Since weight bias shows up in nearly every aspect of our lives, we have,…
