Body Image & Self-Compassion

Have you ever felt stuck in a tug-of-war with your body? Part of you wishing for love and acceptance, another part overwhelmed by frustration or even hatred? It’s a common experience to feel that loving your body fully is impossible, maybe even unrealistic. And that’s okay. Because body love...

Have you ever found yourself hesitating to buy new clothes? On one hand, you want to feel comfortable – you want to breathe, move with ease, and not be distracted by a waistband digging into your skin. On the other, you worry that buying bigger clothes means you’re ‘giving up’ or that you...

Valentine’s Day is filled with grand gestures, sweet words, and thoughtful gifts, all meant to express love. But what if, this year, you turned that love inward, to the one companion who has been with you through every single moment of your life? Your body. Just like in any meaningful relationship,...

Can you picture a world with no scales, no mirrors, no reflective surfaces, no cameras, no photographs and no sizes on clothing? In this world, all clothes automatically resize so they always fit perfectly - and there are no fatphobic bigots either. What then? Do you worry about your weight? Do...

It's very common for people with body image issues to compare themselves frequently to other people (particularly and especially their bodies and physical appearance). Comparisonitis is a compulsion to compare oneself to others. It's as if you can't help it, and it has a life of its own. We can...

Have you ever considered that peacefulness might be something you can practice, and become skilled at? Many of us, particularly in western cultures, have the erroneous belief that when a particular situation arises, or when we create particular circumstances, we will then be peaceful. For example,...