When Eating Feels Chaotic: Understanding the Drift and Finding Your Way Back
For the past few weeks, my eating has felt… off. Not in the dramatic ways we often imagine when we talk about “struggles with food.” There have been no binges, no spirals, no emotional eating episodes. What I’ve been experiencing is much quieter, subtler, and honestly, a little bit sneaky. It’s what I’ve started calling […]
The Corn Maze That Taught Me About Obstacles
This past long weekend, I traveled to Winnipeg for a girls’ getaway with two of my best friends from medical school. We ate incredible food, wandered through lakeside villages, and explored farmers’ markets and artisanal shops. Winnipeg surprised me—it was vibrant, delicious, and full of life. But one afternoon stands out above all the rest, […]
When Growth Means Letting Go
We usually think about growth in terms of addition. If we want to reach our goals—whether they’re health goals, professional goals, or personal ones—we’re told we need to add new skills, adopt better habits, or try harder than before. But real growth doesn’t always come from adding more. Sometimes, the first step forward is letting […]
The Power of Bare Minimums: Staying Connected When You Have Nothing Left
What if you didn’t need to “do it all” to stay on your intuitive eating or body trust journey? What if doing less—on purpose—was the exact thing that helped you move forward? That’s what I was reminded of recently on a Friday that felt like everything had gone wrong. When Everything Feels Like Too Much […]
Chronic Pain and Weight
For those living in a bigger body, the simple fact is this: chronic pain is not taken seriously enough. Instead, we’re told by doctors to just “lose weight” or “exercise more”. But in many cases, that can often exacerbate the issue even more. Diet culture, along with medical culture, dismisses chronic pain. So where are […]
Operationalizing Your Goals
One of the amazing coaches who works inside Wayza Health, Christina Claytor, is renowned for her expertise in habits and taking action. As the founder of Mindful Health Revolution, Christina empowers clients to bid farewell to overwhelming diets and exercise regimens, instead steering them towards embracing health on their own terms with confidence and clarity. […]
Living A Life By Design
Although I have the word “thrive” in my podcast title, I don’t think I’ve ever talked about what it truly means to thrive. What does it mean to flourish? And what does it mean to live a life by design rather than just by default? Well, to help me answer all of these questions and […]
Let’s Talk Body Image
In a world inundated with images of society’s “thin ideal” and constant social media messages dictating how we should look and eat, the pressure to conform to societal standards can feel overwhelming. Most women have days where they struggle with “I hate my body!” moments, and if those thoughts are repeated day after day, it […]
Your Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign
If you’ve been following my journey recently, you’ll know I’m currently navigating pre-menopause and often talk about what’s going on with my periods. Before I went to medical school (I was 32 when I started), I had painful periods every month and was always told, “this is just normal”. But it’s simply not true. When […]
Facing Your Fears
Friends, I can’t believe we’re already in 2024! I’m sitting here, writing this, just back from a mind-blowing trip to Costa Rica with Rob for his 50th birthday. Oh, the memories we made! But there’s one particular experience that’s etched in my mind, and it’s the reason I’m sharing this story of self-discovery and facing […]