Body Image

Holiday photos can bring up body discomfort, shame, and self-criticism, especially during family gatherings. If you struggle with body image during the holidays, you’re not alone. This post explores why holiday photos feel so triggering, how diet culture and family dynamics play a role, and how to approach photos with more self-compassion, boundaries, and gentler expectations for yourself.

The holidays can feel overwhelming when you’re healing your relationship with food or navigating complicated family dynamics. This guide walks you through intuitive eating during the holidays, so you can stay grounded, set boundaries, and care for your body with compassion, no matter what’s on the table.

Curious about Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy? This blog breaks down the 8 C’s of IFS and how they can support healing, especially around body image and disordered eating. Learn how connecting with your inner parts can help you build trust, compassion, and clarity.

As weight-loss drugs like Ozempic go mainstream, many in recovery from diet culture feel torn. Can you still trust your body in a world pushing thinness? This post explores how to honor body autonomy, practice Intuitive Eating, and care for your body image - even in the age of GLP-1 hype.