Pregnancy is a miracle. It is simply amazing that a female body can grow an entire human being. However, perhaps due to shame, we rarely talk about the fact that pregnancy is also a traumatic experience for most women. The topic of pregnancy alone is often heartbreaking for people who Read more…
Our Needs Matter Part III: Eating Disorder Recovery Trigger warning: This post includes content related to eating disorders. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline. Call (800) 931-2237, or use the “Click to Chat” option. If you are experiencing Read more…
Diets Do NOT Work Part III: Sleep, Stress, Viruses, Bacteria, Toxins, and Socioeconomic Status Trigger warning: This post includes content related to weight and describes certain behaviors, conditions, environments, and foods that can lead to weight gain, which you may find triggering if you are suffering from an eating disorder. Read more…
Trigger warning: This post includes content related to eating disorders. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline: (800) 931-2237. Many people seem to relate to food and their bodies in a very “normal,” healthful, intuitive way. In fact, Read more…
Here are some of the resources that I have personally used during my journey. I will add to this list as I discover more resources. Many of the books, websites, and podcasts that I list offer more comprehensive lists of resources available beyond the ones that I can recommend from Read more…
Trigger warning: This post includes content related to eating disorders, racism, fat-phobia, physical ability, homophobia, and gender identity. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline: (800) 931-2237. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call 911 Read more…
Welcome to the Body Compassion Blog! Trigger warning: This post includes content related to eating disorders, self-harm, and sexual assault. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline: (800) 931-2237. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please Read more…
