"One Stomach Flu Away From My Goal Weight" — The Dark Side of Weight Loss Praise
When people told me I looked great after being sick, part of me wanted to get sick again. A honest look at the hidden messages we receive about weight loss and what they do to us.
A Prayer for You — When Life Feels Intense and You Need to Feel Held
A prayer that came through in meditation for anyone carrying pain right now — in relationships, health, food struggles, or just the weight of being human. You are not alone.
My Period Disappeared for Years — What My Eating Disorder Stole and How I Got It Back
For years I didn't have a period because I wasn't eating enough. I thought I was lucky. Then one night at a women's circle I realized what I had lost — and asked my body to come back.
How Reiki Found Me — Marla's Reiki Story
Reiki found me at a support group for eating issues. A woman sitting in the corner with her hands on her heart changed everything. Here's how that moment led to a lifetime of healing work.
You Don't Have to Like Your Body to Love It — Here's the Difference
Loving your body and liking your body are not the same thing. You don't have to love what you see in the mirror to treat yourself with respect, kindness, and care. Here's what that looks like.
He Told Me I Gained Weight — And It Became One of My Greatest Healing Moments
When my husband touched my body and said he loved the softness, my brain couldn't compute it. A story about fear, flesh, and what it finally felt like to let someone love my body as it was.
How to Help a Friend Struggling with Negative Body Image
Signs your friend is struggling with body image and exactly how to support her — without making it worse. A guide for the woman who wants to show up for someone she loves.
How I Learned to Eat Cake Without Fear — A Food Freedom Story
I once believed I'd never eat dessert again without obsessing, bingeing, or purging. Here's how I healed my relationship with food and learned that the problem was never really about the cake.