As summer approaches, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the messaging around “getting your body ready” — as if our worth is somehow seasonal. We’re surrounded by ads, posts, and conversations about weight loss, fitness goals, and the fantasy of finally feeling confident in a swimsuit. But here’s the truth: Summer can be especially hard for those navigating body image concerns, eating disorder recovery, or postpartum body changes. Clothing gets smaller. More skin is visible. And

The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year filled with celebration, connection, and joy. But for many of us, it can also be a time wh en we feel heightened stress and scrutiny around body image. From family gatherings and holiday parties to the abundance of food and “New Year, New You” messages that seem to appear everywhere, it’s easy to feel pressured to look or feel a certain way. Yet, the reality is that our mental health matters most, and we have the power to tak

Practice self-acceptance: Start by acknowledging that your body is unique and deserving of love and respect. Embrace your individuality and focus on your strengths and qualities beyond physical appearance. Cultivating self-acceptance helps shift the focus from external validation to internal appreciation. Surround yourself with positive influences: Take stock of the media, social media accounts, and people you follow. Unfollow or mute those that promote unrealistic beauty sta

If you feel like you or a loved one has disordered eating, may be on the way to an eating disorder, or has poor body image, here are a few things that might help. 1. Educate yourself about eating disorders. Learning about the consequences both mentally and medically can have a big impact. A few people I know increased their motivation to "get better" once they learned their anorexia may impact their fertility. 2. Think about what you really want and need. Do you need to be i