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Guest blog: Simple phrases for body liberation
Guest blog from author Ambika Kamath: "There is nothing simple about shifting our thoughts, feelings, and actions around our bodies and our relationships to food...."

Talia Cooper
Nov 183 min read


The negative thoughts are not your fault
You didn’t want this. It was the only option available at the time.

Talia Cooper
Oct 292 min read


It’s not just about “eating and exercising right"
If you gained weight, it doesn’t mean you did something wrong

Talia Cooper
Oct 212 min read


Not everyone is supposed to be thin
Let's get some things clear...

Talia Cooper
Oct 101 min read


A love letter to anyone gaining weight, from someone who’s in it with you
Hi friend, If you’re gaining weight and feeling fine about it, ignore this. If you’re having some hard feels, then this is for you. Boy,...

Talia Cooper
Sep 77 min read


I love every musical note
This is how I imagine a world without fatphobia

Talia Cooper
Jun 291 min read


End of year body reflections
Winter can be a hard time for body image.

Talia Cooper
Dec 30, 20241 min read


Life could be better....
The constant messaging gets to me too. I’m aware that I’m also a coach, also selling a promise of better things.

Talia Cooper
Sep 12, 20242 min read


What if I did kitchen makeovers?!
Sometimes I wish I ran a kitchen makeover business, with clear A to Z outcomes. But coaching is beautifully nonlinear.

Talia Cooper
Sep 6, 20242 min read


My pants were tighter this morning
Today when went to put on my pants, they were just a little bit harder to button. I’d been expecting this. The weight is returning.

Talia Cooper
Jul 30, 20242 min read


More belly?!
My kid is to bellies as Christopher Walken is to cowbells

Talia Cooper
May 30, 20242 min read


My body is my temple so
I give her delicious treats— hot chips and warm brownies, sweet crunching cucumber, bubbling soda, fresh bread with butter and honey When...

Talia Cooper
May 10, 20242 min read


What it's like to eat without shame
If I could go back in time I would reassure myself: IT WON’T BE THIS WAY FOREVER. It will be different.

Talia Cooper
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Sweet Feedback: a letter to my gestational diabetes providers
In recognition of eating disorder awareness week, a feedback letter to my gestational diabetes providers (Sweet Success).

Talia Cooper
Feb 29, 20247 min read


Body liberation new years reflection prompts
Some body liberation journal prompts for your new year

Talia Cooper
Dec 30, 20231 min read


4 things I’ve said to new mamas struggling with body image:
I know that hearing anything reassuring when facing negative body image struggles can ring hollow. I don’t say this to try to cheer you up.

Talia Cooper
Dec 21, 20231 min read


How I'm Approaching Weight Gain
Pregnancy and birth can change a body. So how does a body liberation coach approach upcoming weight gain? Here are my 9 steps.

Talia Cooper
Sep 12, 20233 min read


Permission to Think You're Hot
When it comes to how we look, we’ve got ourselves tied up in a few double binds.

Talia Cooper
May 17, 20232 min read


Advice about mirrors from my baby
Everyday I walk my baby over to the mirror to check out her reflection. And every time 1 of 3 things happens...

Talia Cooper
Feb 6, 20231 min read


Take Up Space
Aliza's story about understanding taking up space and body liberation as a short person

Talia Cooper
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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