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You Don't Have to Wear the Crop Top Today: A harm reduction approach to body liberation.
What if you don't feel body positive OR neutral today? A harm reduction approach to body liberation, one baby step (and one outfit) at a time.

Talia Cooper
Jul 173 min read


What to say when you hate your body: 9 self-compassion scripts
You know those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror or a window and start to spiral down?
Here are 9 self-compassion scripts to reparent yourself with. No forced positivity.

Talia Cooper
Jul 102 min read


Embodiment coaching: it’s like couples therapy for you and your body
Well...except not. You're not a couple, you're a single body. And it's coaching not therapy.

Talia Cooper
Jul 31 min read


A message to the (former) small girls
There's an extra something hard about weight gain for those of us who used to be Small Girls.

Talia Cooper
Jun 122 min read


The 8 ridiculously easy things I do that radically improve my body image
Working on body image doesn't always have to be a big thing. The little things add up!

Talia Cooper
Jun 32 min read


Everyday Grief
I used to believe Grief had to be BIG, reserved for death and maybe heartbreak. Grief was a place I didn’t want to go, didn’t believe I could come back from. Now grief is a daily practice. Grief is the emotional experience of acknowledging loss or change, of any size. It is not the same as sadness or depression. Some things that I regularly grieve (in no particular order): My pre-kid life Previous versions of my body Fantasies I've had about other people or myself that did

Talia Cooper
Apr 242 min read


Letting go of clothes that don't fit: The Tale of 3 Hot Pink Dresses
About perfect pink dresses, body changes, loss, grief, letting go of clothes that don't fit, and making room for something new.

Talia Cooper
Apr 203 min read


A letter to younger me: embrace your body amidst health advice overload
Do you massage your lymph nodes? Do you crack your back? Do you connect with your aura? Do you release your glutes? Do you take magnesium? Do you wear loose clothing? Sunscreen? Glasses? Do you meditate? Do you track your macros? Do you journal? It’s so simple, really, you wouldn’t believe what just 5 minutes a day can do.

Talia Cooper
Apr 172 min read


Go ahead, be an april fool
I thought about writing an April Fools' post, but what would it be? Surprise, check out my weight loss journey…. The 10 foods you should never eat… How to change your life with these 3 exercises… But… it’s like when SNL does political satire by having an actor read what a politician said verbatim… it just hurts a little. Nevertheless I aspire to be a fool. I fumble the keys in front of my daughter to get a giggle. Bring a joke to a coaching call for a little levity. When I e

Talia Cooper
Mar 312 min read


Body image ebb and flow
I used to believe that I would be saddled with body image challenges forever, that it was just my lot in life. Now I live in the ebb and flow.

Talia Cooper
Feb 203 min read


What are you celebrating?
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.

Talia Cooper
Dec 23, 20251 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 29, 20252 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 21, 20252 min read


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

Talia Cooper
Oct 10, 20251 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

Talia Cooper
Sep 7, 20257 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


5 Ways to Build Trust With Your Body Today
You don't have to love your body to start trusting it. Here are 5 simple practices for listening to what your body needs and proving you'll respond

Talia Cooper
Nov 14, 20213 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


Ally's A-ha Moment: inside a Body Liberation coaching session
Ally began to redefine her relationship with movement, letting go of limiting beliefs about exercise and embracing joyful movement...

Talia Cooper
May 16, 20211 min read


Body Love, Actually: making peace with your body
Our bodies don't want to battle us, and they're always waiting for us to come home to ourselves. Spoof video to further illustrate!

Talia Cooper
Jan 25, 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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