Capitalism encourages us to constantly strive, to want more and better. A gratitude practice, or a practice of noticing and celebrating what’s already here, can provide an important balance to a culture that says to always do more.

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...."

You didn’t want this. It was the only option available at the time.

If you gained weight, it doesn’t mean you did something wrong

Let's get some things clear...

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, these body transitions can be hard. You look down at your body and there are bumps and hills where once there were valleys (or smaller hills). Sometimes you walk around and feel like the hot shit you are. Then you pass your reflection in a window and suddenly you’re aware of every step, how you have more gravity, more width. You wonder if e

This is how I imagine a world without fatphobia

Winter can be a hard time for body image.

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

Sometimes I wish I ran a kitchen makeover business, with clear A to Z outcomes. But coaching is beautifully nonlinear.

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.

My kid is to bellies as Christopher Walken is to cowbells

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

If I could go back in time I would reassure myself: IT WON’T BE THIS WAY FOREVER. It will be different.

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

Some body liberation journal prompts for your new year

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.

Pregnancy and birth can change a body. So how does a body liberation coach approach upcoming weight gain? Here are my 9 steps.

When it comes to how we look, we’ve got ourselves tied up in a few double binds.

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