Diet Culture
Embracing Mindful Movement: Moving in Ways that Feel Good to You
Last week I had a rich conversation with Marie-Pier Pitre-D’Iorio, Registered Dietician and founder of The Balanced Practice (a team of health care providers who take an anti-diet and weight inclusive approach to support people in having a better relationship with food, their bodies & themselves). Marie-Pier and I discussed what it means to move mindfully and…
Read MoreEating Disorders Awareness Week 2023
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: February 1 to 7, 2023 Eating Disorders affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, socioeconomic class, abilities, races, and ethnic backgrounds. That is why, from February 1st to 7th every year, Eating Disorder groups across Canada unite to commemorate Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) with a national week of action…
Read MoreArm flaps, back fat & my “family assets”
It was an extreme honour to be interviewed on Sophia Apostol’s fabulous podcast called “Fat Joy”. We celebrate what it feels like to centre happiness, authenticity and JOY instead of what our bodies look like. Here’s a taste of what we talked about. Listen to or watch the whole interview here.
Read MoreComments About My Weight and Internalized Fatphobia
I had an experience at the end of my online Nia class today that I can’t get off my mind. I was chatting with the students as I normally do when we’re done class. We’re talking about air travel when one woman makes a comment about my weight. I paused in shock. This type…
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