At the beginning of November, I was thrilled to attend an online screening of the independent film Me Little Me! It’s a thought-provoking work that shows aspects of the eating disorder recovery experience not typically represented in the mainstream, making Read more
Upon first learning of the existence of the “Ob*sity Bill of Rights,” it may be tempting to look upon it as a tool for addressing anti-fatness in healthcare settings. While the packaging is pretty, though, what’s inside isn’t nearly as Read more
By now, you’ve all likely heard much of the buzz surrounding the drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and others like them, which are now being widely prescribed for weight loss. I’ve been deeply troubled by this for quite some time, and recently Read more
Blame it on the algorithm. It’s a sentiment most are familiar with in this age of clickbait, doom-scrolling, and digital footprints. The machinations of content dissemination to target audiences for profit have largely been regarded with a healthy dose of Read more
We need to talk about Barbie. This statement may feel fairly redundant. After all, it seems as though there are few places in which people aren’t talking about Barbie, and for good reason: the film has blown all expectations out Read more
The Origin of a Myth, and How it Perpetuates Harm It’s the default goal on a Fitbit or an Apple Watch. It’s recommended by official health and wellness authorities worldwide. At this point in time, the target of 10,000 steps Read more
Several weeks ago, I happened to see the speech Brendan Fraser gave after winning an Academy Award for his latest film, The Whale. Having heard some concerning reports about the film itself, I’d decided against seeing it, but even Fraser’s Read more
If you’re reading this post, you are likely well aware of the new pediatric guidelines released by the American Academy of Pediatrics at the beginning of this year. There is much to sift through here, and I’ve been engaging in Read more
They’re just lazy, unmotivated and they lack discipline. They must really not care about themselves. If they don’t care, why should I care about them? These are some of the thoughts going through our minds when we come across someone Read more
Picture this….you go into the mailroom and see a bag of cookies that somebody left for everybody. There are also a couple of your work colleagues there. You all are surrounding the plate of cookies. Then the comments start. “Ohhh Read more