We live in a world and society where we are CONSTANTLY exposed to narratives and visuals telling us that we need to change the way we look, that if we don’t match up to society’s curated vision of beauty then we aren’t good enough but, it is possible to learn how to drown out this noise and start to really not give a cr*p.
Read MoreWith calorie-tracking apps, sleep monitors, step counters, and a plethora of wearable devices, we can now monitor almost every aspect of our well-being and ironically, rather than improving our health, all this data might actually be increasing anxiety, disordered eating and body dissatisfaction.
Read MoreHere’s the truth: health is not a size, a weight, or a look. It is a collection of behaviours - not rules - that help you feel safe, nourished, whole and, support both mental and physical wellbeing.
Read MoreWhen you're trying to heal your relationship with food, being told that 30g of pasta is a “serving” (when you know that’s barely a mouthful) can create shame, confusion, and anxiety. So, why are serving sizes so small, why do we need them and who sets them?
Read MoreWe are human, we are unique, let’s stop trying to fight our genetics and instead respect and learn to accept them and our bodies because, really, our weight is the least interesting thing about us!
Read MoreMany eating disorder clients I see have grown up in households where food and experiences around food have not been positive. Fostering a positive relationship with food in children, at a young age, is key when it comes to them being able to make food choices for themselves later down the line.
Read MoreBox breathing can be an extremely useful tool if you are feeling stressed, anxious, panicked and you need to ground yourself.
Read MoreAnorexia nervosa is often associated with extreme thinness, but the reality is that this eating disorder can affect individuals of all body sizes, including those in larger bodies.
Read MoreMeditation and mindfulness can be really useful practices to help create some space between you and a distressing event or your eating disorder. This blog gives a really simple practice to help you if you need to calm food thoughts, eating distress or anxiety.
Read MoreLow blood glucose levels are a commonly experienced in those with eating disorders (of all types). Dizziness, weakness and being hangry doesn’t sound too bad but, ignored, can easily slip into something far more dangerous.
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