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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


Body image in new motherhood: 4 things I’ve said to new mamas
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, 20232 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


Proud of my belly
With or without a baby in it, I honor my belly

Talia Cooper
Sep 1, 20222 min read


What I Want to Tell My Grandkids
This is the conversation I hope to have with my hypothetical grandchildren in 2071

Talia Cooper
May 19, 20222 min read


Are There Good Reasons for Wanting to Lose Weight?
The answer might surprise you.

Talia Cooper
Feb 4, 20222 min read


Happy New Year!
Anyone else having feelings this week?! End of year, holidays, food, omicron... Plus allllll the weight loss ads. Did you know that one...

Talia Cooper
Dec 30, 20212 min read


For Coaches: Weightloss is Not a Transformative Goal
For my fellow coaches: consider reading this before supporting clients with weight-related resolutions. This blog was originally...

Talia Cooper
Dec 21, 20214 min read


5 Ways to Build Trust With Your Body Today
Have you ever been on a team building retreat? You can take your body on a bonding retreat too! 5 ways to build trust with your body today.

Talia Cooper
Nov 14, 20212 min read


The Life You Have Imagined
I'm in a reflective period right now; a few weeks ago we wrapped up cohort 2 of I Have a Body!, and the Jewish new year is around the...

Talia Cooper
Aug 31, 20212 min read


A Wolf in Body Liberation Clothing (and a little of my story too)
If a company claims to be anti-diet but guarantees weight loss, that’s just the same old wolf, dressed in a body liberation sheep costume.

Talia Cooper
Jul 12, 20214 min read


Pride and Body Image
Whether body love and sexuality feel like they support each other, or add layered complexity to an already hard thing... I see you.

Talia Cooper
Jun 9, 20211 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, 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


There's No Shame in Wanting Weight Loss
It's no secret that I take an anti-diet, respect-yourself-as-you-are approach in my work. But of course people want to lose weight...


Molasses Cake: lessons in intuitive eating
Cravings are a part of intuitive eating-- they're one way our bodies talk to us, even when we don't fully understand.
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