Posted by
Megan Brockman on
December 23rd, 202412/23/24 |
How is everyone doing so far? Sam and Megan are here again to check in. Those who struggle with disordered eating and body image have heightened stress around food, so it’s understandable that at the holidays, these worries increase. From uncertainty over what foods are available, how food from others have been prepared, lack of […]
Posted by
Megan Brockman on
December 9th, 202412/9/24 |
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 […]
Posted by
Sam Totsky on
November 27th, 202411/27/24 |
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. […]
Posted by
Leah Hovel on
September 14th, 20249/14/24 |
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 […]
Posted by
Leah Hovel on
April 9th, 20244/9/24 |
“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 […]
Posted by
Leah Hovel on
February 22nd, 20242/22/24 |
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 […]
Posted by
Leah Hovel on
March 9th, 20233/9/23 |
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 […]
Posted by
Leah Hovel on
February 3rd, 20232/3/23 |
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 […]
Posted by
Elisa Salvat on
January 9th, 20231/9/23 |
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 […]
Posted by
Elisa Salvat on
December 26th, 202212/26/22 |
Wait. Is it dietician or dietitian? It’s dietitian. Although I think spelling it with a “c” makes more sense. I’ve been called many things: nutritionist, dietary, and an 11-year-old once called me a mortician. So let me clarify, my name is Elisa, and I’m a Registered Dietitian. I get it, no one really knows what […]
