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Fat – Word or Weapon?
I was talking with someone I care about recently, and the conversation took an interesting turn. "I’m so fat” he said. Immediately my heart sank; my body did a reflexive shudder. “No, you’re not. Don’t say that”, was my immediate response. It was automatic, as though...
Make Time For Your Life
I hear people saying, “I can’t find the time” a lot these days. Ok, I’ll be honest here. I say it too. I try to catch it, but it slips out more than I would like. If I can catch it, I always try to check in and see how I feel when I’m saying this. Almost always, I...
Body Talk: How Our Inner Talk Affects Our Body Image
Sometimes I talk to my body. And by sometimes, I mean, quite a lot. And yes, I mean actual conversations, as in, “hey body, it’s Becca here, I have some things I need to tell you”. I just had a very long conversation with her (since I am female, I always reference my...
Water Water Everywhere – 3 Forms of Self Care
Something I have noticed in coaching and counseling people over the past decade is that everyone has something that “cures what ails them.” The thing is, what works for one person, doesn’t necessarily work for the next guy. Finding our own personal “cure,” and by...
Perfectly Imperfect Body Love
Recently, I did a talk for a group of mental health clinicians on eating disorders. The talk went great, and I was feeling really pleased with myself for being able to help other therapists learn more about a topic that I am so passionate about. As I was packing up...
Before Body Love
It’s no secret that I am on a mission to help women learn to love their bodies, and in turn, learn to love themselves the way they deserve to be loved. It is my passion, and I can’t express the value and importance of making the effort to return to self-love. I can...
A Right Brain / Left Brain Approach to Eating Disorder Recovery
Program Overview: Often clients think of their eating disorder as something they need to "get over" or "get past." What would change if they instead viewed it as an opportunity to travel through a journey of change? What if this journey could lead to a person reaching...
5 Way to Reclaim Your Body Image
As I was at the checkout line at the supermarket yesterday, I found myself looking at the magazine rack that is placed, innocently, no doubt, right there amidst the candy and other temptations you don’t really need but find yourself considering every time you go to...
Part 2: Tending to Your Inner Child
When I talk to my clients about their “inner child,” I often get strange looks and furrowed brows. They may be aware of the idea through the media or pop culture, but not when it comes to working with their OWN inner child. This woo-woo therapy concept then goes from...
Part 1: How to Honor Your Inner Child
Have you ever noticed how babies are not yet self-conscious? They aren’t! In fact, they are present, in the moment, and honest with their emotions (as if they have a choice!) They are just themselves, and they are real. They aren’t aware of other people (this is...
Add Relaxation To Your To- Do List
Ok, it's truth- telling time. I often forget to relax. It’s true. I am the first person to suggest relaxation and downtime to someone if I see them going too fast or feeling uptight, but I don’t always recognize the signals as easily in myself. I am a passionate and...
The Anatomy of Boundaries
Let’s talk about boundaries. What are they? Why have them? Why bother? I love an overly simplified version of boundaries, because for me, keeping things simple always makes everything a little bit easier. I believe boundaries are words, actions, beliefs,...
On Balance: Masculine and Feminine Energy
"Insanity in individuals is something rare - but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule." - Friederich Nietzsche I was speaking with a client earlier this week about the set up our culture has imposed upon us. Together, we decided that it’s an...
On Finding Balance: Learning To Love The Seasons
Lately, a deep desire for stillness has entered my life. I don’t want to hustle. I don’t want to slay anything. I don’t want to engage in any of the culture's current messages that suggest that intensity equates to progress or value. I firmly find myself rejecting all...
Recovery and the Hero’s Journey: My London Love Story
“Without self confidence we are as babes in the cradle.” -Virginia Woolf, A Room Of One's Own Recently, I found my way back to one of my favorite cities of all time: London. In London, there is an area known as Bloomsbury, a favorite...
Being an Embodied Woman
If summarized, it is fair to say that in some way, I’ve spent my career helping people heal wounds. I have tried, if possible, to help them create an understanding of themselves that revolves around empathy, compassion and inclusivity of every aspect of who they are....
The Witch Wound
The Marriage of the Soul + Self
This post could otherwise be titled "We All Need Some Couple's Counseling"... I was talking with a client this week, and I asked her, “how would you describe your relationship with yourself?’ She paused, and after some reflection, responded, “I never really thought...
Discovering Your Inner Good Witch
My clients come to work with me for a variety of reasons. Some clients come to deal with anxiety, insecurity, or unhealthy relationships with food. The ‘presenting problem is often different, but the common motivator is usually the same – there is a part of their life...
Living as a Mermaid
I have always loved the image of the Mermaid (also called sirens). Maybe that is because I’m slightly obsessed with anything related to the ocean. Or maybe it’s because her archetype reminds me of the duality of the feminine spirit – whimsical and playful while...
Tell Your Body A New Story – The Love Letter To Your Body
Feeding Your Soul
I am writing this as I watch the sun rise over the Rocky Mountains. Needless to say, I am in awe of what I am surrounded by. I'm taking a long overdue and much needed vacation, and practicing what I preach. You know, the self love and self care stuff. Like milk, it...
Accidental Women’s Circle
Understanding The Mother Archetype
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