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The Sketch of a 20-Something
Body image is something that we truly dread dealing with at one point or another in our lives. We call ourselves fat, we point out our flaws and sometimes look for validation from others that we are in...
View ArticleLearning to Love Exercise
Since morphing into a fitness fanatic quite a number of years ago, I think the most common question I get on the subject is “do you actually like working out?” When I come back with a quick “yes”, it...
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What is Normal Eating? Demystifying Dinner for Busy Families
It’s 9:30am at a school in York Region and I’ve just finished talking to a hundred eleven year olds about developing healthy relationships with their bodies. First shy, then clamoring for attention, a...
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Mothers and Daughters: Parenting Healthy Body Image
In facilitating discussion with parents on children’s body image, I often introduce the “how to talk to your daughter about her body” debate. A blog of the same name instructs parents: “Don’t talk to...
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The Confidence Gap: When Success and Body Confidence Collide
The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know is one of many books that examines the differences between men and women as presented in the corporate workforce –...
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Dance, Sports and Eating Disorders
The relationship between body image pressure and eating disorders is complex. As a former competitive dancer, I experienced the most harmful and impactful messages through subtle means, rather than...
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Not a Question of if, but Rather of How
A few years ago, after Nancy Vonk and I gave a speech at an event, Kate Cassaday, an editor from HarperCollins came up to us and said, “You’ve broken every rule of business to achieve success, and I...
View ArticleInsurance: The Greatest Barrier to Recovery (Part 1)
One reason why eating disorders are so difficult to treat is because, in addition to addressing symptoms, you must first convince the patient that he or she is actually sick.She might deny that she has...
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THE POWER OF HOPE: A Loving Message from the Heart
Image Source: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/543528248753492324/“Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.” Martin LutherHope is the driving force in our lives- it allows us to shine through...
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Do No Harm: ED Prevention Strategies in Schools
From my own school experiences, I have found that there is much emphasis placed on healthy eating and weight control. I am sure you can think back to your own or your children's school experiences and...
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