I went on a podcast!
Imagine how powerful we'd all be if we stopped wasting energy on body shame and turned it toward something that truly matters. Eada Gendelman, a therapist who helps those with disordered eating is here to talk about healing our relationship with food, body, and exercise. Drawing from her own experience with an eating disorder, Eada shares how shame, societal praise for disordered behaviors, and a lack of language prevent many from seeking help. She and Stephanie discuss how cultural shifts have changed (but not solved) body image struggles and why self-compassion is the key to true healing. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of self-criticism, this conversation will inspire you to break free, reclaim your energy, and see that healing is always possible.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women Who Have Shaped the Mental Health Field
In honor of women’s history month, this blog post delves into some of the diverse women who have shaped the mental health field to be what it is today.
Join Me for a Workshop with The Eating Disorder Foundation!
I am excited to present a workshop this Friday with the Eating Disorder Foundation about the intersection of OCD and eating disorders!
Why Do Eating Disorders Happen? Delving Into Leading Theories
This blog delves into the question: Why do eating disorders happen? We give a brief overview of some of the dominant theories right now.
Signs That You Are Struggling with Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can feel debilitating, but it extremely common. This post helps delve into some common signs of social anxiety.
5-Minute Morning Journal Prompt
Check out my quick and easy journaling prompt to begin your morning on a positive and mindful note. Based in positive psychology, this prompt is also great when you are feeling down or in a funk. Only takes 5 minutes!
4 Tips for Nourishing Your Body When You Feel Too Anxious to Eat
Anxiety and loss of appetite are often very closely linked. Read on to learn some tips for nourishing your body through anxiety, stress, and lack of appetite.
5 Things I Did For My Mental Health This Week
A peak into 5 things I do for my own mental health when I am struggling with anxiety and seasonal depression.
7 Things That Are Making Your Body Image Worse (And How to Change That) - Part 2
This is part 2 of an earlier blog post delving into all of the different factors that may be contributing to our negative body image, including some tips and ideas for beginning to dismantle those negative beliefs.
Should You Set New Year’s Resolutions?
Unsure about whether New Year’s Resolutions are right for you? Check out this blog post to explore whether they make sense for you, or whether they may just increase anxiety, shame, and perfectionism.
An Open Letter to Anybody Feeling Lonely This Holiday Season
Read this if you are struggling with loneliness this holiday season.
How to Know When You’re Ready to Start Therapy
This blog post delves into 9 signs that you are ready to delve into your journey with psychotherapy.
Looking for some mental health inspiration? A Peek Into My Pinterest Board
A peek into some of my favorite quotes (along with adorable art) from Pinterest. If you are in need of some motivation, inspiration, or a mental health pick-me-up, scroll through!
Mental Health Holiday Gift Guide! Ideas to Show You Care
The world feels particularly heavy lately, and for many of us, it’s taking a toll on our mental health. If you know somebody who is struggling, check out my mental health gift guide for ideas this holiday season!
5 Sneaky Signs That Somebody You Love is Struggling with Food This Holiday Season
Sometimes it’s obvious when our loved ones are struggling with food and body image, but sometimes it’s much more subtle. This post delves into 5 subtle signs that your loved one is struggling this holiday season.
Self Compassion 101
You may have heard the phrase “self compassion” before, but do you really know what it is? This blog post delves into the components of self compassion, the benefits of regularly practicing self compassion, and some tips for incorporating it into your day-to-day life.
7 Things That Are Making Your Body Image Worse (and how to change that)
A look into factors that may be making our body image worse, whether we realize it or not.
How to Manage Election Day Anxiety
Does the upcoming election have you feeling stressed, anxious, angry, or helpless? You are not alone. Here are some words and tips for getting through.
3 Ways to Decrease Binge Eating
After working in the eating disorder field for years, I have nailed down my top three tips for reducing binge eating. Read them here!
Feeling Anxious But Not Sure Why? Here’s How to Pinpoint What’s Going On
This is a checklist for nailing down what could be making you feel anxious. We will consider physical, psychological, and biological factors so that you can better understand your triggers.