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Tag Archives: Body Image
I have a confession. I have been in a dysfunctional relationship for the past three and a half years. It started one afternoon with my heart beating out of control and it has been a love/hate relationship ever since. When things are in sync life seems bright and possibilities endless. However, when there are long wrestling matches, I wind up jaded and broken, tired and hurt. While tackling this relationship
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Tagged a beautiful mess, Body Image, health, perfection, Self-Care
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“What gives you hope?” It was the question that started it all. Last Thursday I spoke at a venue to women and men who had a passion for working with young adults. I talked about the retreats and workshops I lead, but mainly about creating safe spaces for women to heal from a culture of unrealistic expectations of perfection. By introducing different self-care and contemplative tools, women have awakened to
Bathing suit season is almost over. Women everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief. They are letting their stomaches out again while stuffing their latest 2 piece in a drawer until next year. The crock pots, slow cookers, and stews are about to make their annual appearance next to the pumpkin spice latte. There is a feeling of change in the air: New year of school, new season, new you.