Self-Objectification: why “body positivity” is not enough
Our brains are busy places. We're constantly thinking, evaluating, perceiving and making decisions. All. Day. Long. But what happens when a good chunk of your mental real estate is wrapped up in this: Is my shirt sitting nicely? (adjust just to be sure, even though...
You don’t need to take 10,000 steps per day (for real)
Have you ever heard the advice to get 10,000 steps per day for health? Yeah, me too. It's often used by mainstream media as a health target, and is often used by apps and tracking wearables. In fact, for years it has been woven into health promotion...so even I've...
Intuitive Movement and Goals: can they co-exist?
Can you be goal driven and still practice Intuitive Movement? The short answer is YES! Absolutely. As long as you pursue goals with body respect at the forefront, they can be a great source of inspiration. And also, it's complicated. Why so complicated?! Because so...
Bring Joy, Move More!
I know, right now isn’t a particularly “joyful” time for a lot of people. I feel it too. This is tough. But here’s what I know, when I find the joy, I’m more inspired to move. And when I’m inspired to move, I feel more joy. It’s a beautiful cyclical relationship.
Health and Fitness PSA: #75Hard (please read if you’re considering)
I was disappointed to see #75Hard making its rounds (yet) again. I suppose I'm not really surprised, we're rounding the corner to spring and the newsfeeds have begun filling with promises of pounds lost and "beach bodies" found (oh hey, Diet Culture). It also doesn't...
Unexpected Lessons from Wild Swimming
When I joined my friend Dee in November for a hike and dip in Departure Bay, I had no idea it would be anything more than just something fun to do with my friend. Little did I know it would become the start of a really empowering ritual that has been a godsend to me...
What Cultural Norms are you Normalizing?
As you know, I'm passionate about helping women have a healthy relationship with their body. Through the work I do as a coach, I have the distinct opportunity to encourage women to stop, reflect and consider whether their priorities, values and beliefs around their...
10 Tips to Help Your Kids be Happy, Healthy and Body Empowered!
I just listened to an alarming interview on the CBC with paediatrician and Eating Disorder specialist Dr. Samantha Martin. In the interview she shares that that rates of Eating Disorder/ Disordered Eating in kids are on the rise - at a concerning rate. Especially in...
Your Body, Your Business (the path to authentic health)
This is a fundamental tenet of my entire Super You philosophy: there is no one right way to be healthy. No rules or plan to follow. Just you tuning into the practices and strategies that serve and support you on your path to authentic health. And it sounds so, simple...
Anti-Diet is NOT Anti-Nutrition
One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from people around Intuitive Eating is that it's a "junk food free-for-all" (aka Anti-Nutrition). The concern is usually phrased something like this: "If I give myself permission to eat any food I want...I'll just eat...all the...