Whole Self Care

Dana Schaub MS RD LD RYT | Care for Your Body, Heart, Mind, and Soul

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  • by wholeselfcarerd 2 months ago
    In my previous posts in this series on weight, I focused on the reasons why I choose not to directly focus on weight manipulation as a practitioner. In this final post of the series, I’ll share what I DO focus on. Feel free to refer to the previous posts as a reference. . As a HAES, or weight-neutral provider, I focus on finding a healthy, peaceful relationship with food; connecting to your body and its needs; and behaviors that enhance health independent of weight. This approach, when embraced fully, promotes being at your own genetic, natural weight range. It also
  • by wholeselfcarerd 1 month ago
    “A bruised reed he will not break…” Isaiah 42:3 . As I look at this beautiful vase, I wonder how the glass survived being broken into smaller shards; how it survived being shattered over and over again. How did it survive the pain? How could anything so broken ever be mended again and used for its intended purpose? . Sometimes we, as humans, feel like this glass. We may feel beyond repair. It may be difficult to see past the pain. We may wonder why we have to be broken into bits when it appears others’ vases barely have a
  • by wholeselfcarerd 2 weeks ago
    In these uncertain times, it’s important to find your own ways to stay grounded and maintain human connection. It’s a time for experimentation and doing things in a new way. . I’ve moved my nutrition and movement services from in-person into the virtual space, like so many others. The great thing is, now there are no limits due to location—the walls are stretching beyond Mobile! . I’m experimenting with platforms now and learning as I go, like everyone else. I’m offering online yoga and fitness classes—1:1 and group sessions available. Group classes will include regular yoga flow classes, chair yoga
  • by wholeselfcarerd 2 weeks ago
    We are experiencing uncertain and anxiety-provoking times in our world. I know some of you may be working from home, still working but taking precautions, or not able to work right now. You may feel anxious, alone, restless, fearful, or all of the above. My heart goes out to you, however you are feeling right now. I pray God's peace and protection over you. . In these uncertain times, it's important to find your own ways to stay grounded and maintain human connection. Thanks to technology, this is easier now than it was in years past. . I am currently
  • by wholeselfcarerd 4 days ago
    “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.” Psalms 37:3 . “Trust in the Lord and do good” has been my mantra lately. Being in a long season of waiting, and uncertainty, and more waiting, and more uncertainty, God has brought this verse to mind again and again. 1) Trust in His sovereignty, His goodness, His plan; and 2) Do the “good” He has placed in front of me in this moment. . Being at home all the time lately and being completely alone during the day can bring things out in you.