Storytelling is a powerful way to examine how culture constructs beauty standards and upholds appearance privilege. In this episode, Kimberly Dark, author, yoga teacher, and retreat leader performs a reading of her poem about Marilyn Monroe and her mom teaching her how to smile like a woman down to the exact degree angle of the… [Read More]

ALDI is my one-stop shop for high-quality, nutritious foods that don’t break the bank. Shopping at ALDI helps make my life easier, too. If you’re looking for creative ideas for your Lent table, I’ve got you covered with delicious fish dishes, mouth-watering vegetable sides, and sweet endings to your meal with a few of my… [Read More]

Dr. Jennifer Webb is back on the podcast to share outcomes of our Body Kindness research study examining mindful self-care and depressive symptoms in pregnancy and 5 years postpartum. Tune in to learn about the novel outcomes and get some advice you can use — really, it’s good advice for anyone — pregnant or not…. [Read More]

When it comes to your kid’s health and well-being, a paycheck shouldn’t be the barrier to balanced meals. However, research has documented that income level is related to eating patterns, with folks of a lower socioeconomic status having a poorer quality diet. That’s why the story of how Revolution Foods is impacting kids’ health while… [Read More]

Don’t miss this important episode in the Learn & Grow Series. We talk about one of the longest studies on weight cycling and dieting — a study that followed the Biggest Loser contestants from Season 8 for six years. I help Bernie understand the outcomes of the journal article and how he can make peace… [Read More]

I was interviewed by Kate Scarlata RDN, FODMAP and IBS expert, for her post Intuitive Eating and Body Kindness for Gut Health + Beyond: The purpose of today’s post is to introduce the role of Intuitive Eating (IE) for gut health, IBS symptom management and overall well-being. I also introduce some of Rebecca Scritchfield’s messaging via… [Read More]

I was recently quoted in this US News article, How to Teach Children to Love Their Bodies. MOST WOMEN ARE UNHAPPY with their bodies, according to research. But it’s not just adults who take issue with the size or shape of their bodies. Increasingly, studies indicate that kids, too, struggle with body dissatisfaction, or having negative… [Read More]

I’m loving today’s show – it’s all about anxiety and girls, with bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour. Her new book has just been released: Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls. We discuss what’s normal and actually beneficial for teen girls when it comes to stress and anxiety, when you should… [Read More]

With a new year in full swing, I’ve been busy talking with clients about their goals to make their families happier and healthier this year. There is a common thread to my advice that I think all parents should embrace: strengthen your child’s well-being by establishing positive connections between the family, their school, and the community. In… [Read More]