by Dana Marie | Dec 29, 2020 | Blog, Body Care
This time of year, you will likely be bombarded with advertisements to “fix” yourself, or “do this and you will lose X pounds,” or “this is the plan that will finally work!” I encourage you to view these messages with a new lens. Quick fixes only cause harm in the...
by Dana Marie | Oct 13, 2020 | Blog, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
“Are you in the habit of teaching people you have no needs? How does it feel when they believe you?” —Emily P. Freeman Often, without awareness, I’ve spent my life convincing people I have no needs. I fear being a burden; to appear needy or weak. I’m...
by Dana Marie | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog, Body Care
My journey in private practice has lead to a greater passion for working with children/teens and parents. Learning to create healthy habits while fostering a healthy relationship with food/bodies is one of the greatest gifts you can offer your children/teen. We live...
by Dana Marie | May 27, 2020 | Blog, Body Care
Transitioning from diet culture to food freedom. Diet culture: -Following an outside meal plan while not listening to your body -Feeling like your body can’t be trusted -Feelings of deprivation around food AND/OR feeling out of control around food -Nutrition brings up...
by Dana Marie | May 18, 2020 | Blog, Body Care, For Healthcare Professionals, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
Do you feel guilty when you take time to care for yourself? Consider someone who drives people around for a living, such as an Uber driver. His (or her) vehicle is what he uses to serve people. Is it selfish for him to take time to have it serviced? Have the...
by Dana Marie | May 13, 2020 | Blog, Body Care, For Healthcare Professionals
What is the best way to comment on someone’s body? Not saying anything at all. We live in a world that is scared of the word “fat.” It’s common to believe weight loss is synonymous with health, and weight gain means not caring about your health. Making...
