by Erica Leon | Nov 18, 2022 | Healthy Foods & Cooking, Recipes
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and folks are getting busy with prepping and cooking, I wanted to share an easy to make recipe with you. Acorn squash has that autumnal taste that is perfect for Thanksgiving! The recipe comes to you from a family member of...
by Erica Leon | Nov 8, 2022 | Body Image, Diet Culture, Health at Every Size
We live in a society that too often sends the wrong messages. Diet culture is rooted in the belief that we must shrink our bodies to conform to Western beauty standards and that there is only one “right” way to eat. This belief system leads to constant body judgment,...
by Erica Leon | Nov 26, 2019 | Body Image, Eating Disorder Recovery, Menopause, Mindful & Intuitive Eating
Thanksgiving is synonymous with family, festivities and FOOD. While the notion of gathering with loved ones around the table is pleasant for many with an eating disorder, it can be filled with landmines if you’re struggling with food, weight, and/or body image. If...
by Erica Leon | Apr 19, 2019 | Body Image, Eating Disorder Recovery, Menopause, Mindful & Intuitive Eating
For most of us, Easter or Passover are synonymous with family, festivities and feasting. FOOD. While the notion of gathering with loved ones around the table is pleasant for many, it can be filled with landmines if you’re struggling with food, weight, and/or body...