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Hello again friends! Sam and Megan here to check in with you. We made it through Thanksgiving, phew. And now we collect ourselves again as we approach Christmas and the New Year and all the holiday parties that come with it. If the holidays are stressful for you, it may be tempting to engage in […]
Hello friends! This is Megan writing to you alongside Sam. A psychotherapist and registered dietitian, both with a specialty and passion in eating disorders. This blog is for all of our clients and any of you who might also struggle with disordered eating and poor body image, so often made worse by the holiday season. […]
A self-healing journey can be daunting, and when you start on one, it might be tempting to gather all the self-help books you can find for consumption. Don’t get me wrong, a great self help book can be life changing, but sometimes this route can prevent healing work from even getting off the ground; especially […]
We have all fallen victim to diet culture, food rules, and fad diet buzzwords like “detox”, “clean eating,” and “metabolism boosting.” Diet culture has infiltrated the media, marketing, and our minds! I am here to tell you, you don’t have to continue down this guilt-ridden path. There is a way to heal your relationship with […]
“Oh, you look great! You must have lost weight.” “They really let themselves go, I wonder what happened…” “Wow, you bounced back quickly after that baby! Good for you.” What they really just said was: “I notice your body changes. I’ve noticed it before, I am noticing it now, and I will notice it in […]
As new age spiritualism continues to be on the rise, you may have heard the mysterious term: Shadow Work, and may be curious about what it means to get in touch with your shadows. In the therapeutic space, Shadow Work can be done using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) treatment modality. The beautiful thing about […]
By now we have all heard of diet culture and body positivity. Most people, through personal experience, understand the negative consequences of the societal pressures to be thin, muscular, or shaped like an hourglass. We feel some hope when we see more variety in body shapes and sizes in pop culture like Lizzo or the […]
At seven months pregnant, I have witnessed my body move through many stages of change that are happening without any thought involved. Some good, some not so good. A few nights ago, I was on the couch talking to my partner about some of the intrusive anxious thoughts I was having about the anticipation of […]
As I sit down to write, I can’t help but gaze outside at the gloomy weather. It’s a brutal day of 8 degrees with thick clouds and thick snow underfoot. Some people absolutely love this weather; more time snuggled up next to the fireplace under a warm blanket with those you love. However, this time […]
I recently decided to take an introductory class at a cult…I mean group fitness studio…and I want to share my experience as it is new years resolution season. First, it is important to note that I am a registered dietitian as well as a certified personal trainer. I have been in the industry for eight […]