Empowering Articles and Videos about Intuitive Eating, Body Image, and Mindfulness

ARTICLES

“Every Body Is a Beach Body, but Here’s What To Do if Swimsuit Stress Still Hurts” by Kasandra Brabaw

“Rethinking Food Addiction” by Mikalina Kirkpatrick with Hilary Kinavey & Dana Sturtevant, BeNourished

“What is Health At Every Size (HAES)?” by Isabel Foxen Duke

“Everything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong” by Michael Hobbes, Huffington Post

“But I’ll Never Find Love At This Weight” by Isabel Foxen Duke, Stop Fighting Food

"8 Clues Your “Lifestyle” Is Actually A Diet" by Virgie Tovar, Ravishly

"How Confidence Is Different Than Self-Esteem And Why It Matters" by Libby Ludlow

"10 Reasons Not to Focus on Weight In The New Year " by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant, BeNourished

"Weighting" by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant, Huffington Post

"Why We Fell For Clean Eating" by Bee Wilson, The Guardian

"Conditions of Enoughness" by Jennifer Louden, www.jenniferlouden.com

"Dear Younger Me" by Lauren Fleshman, MileSplitUSA

"Why It Is So Hard To Imagine Our Lives After Dieting" by Virgie Tovar, Ravishly

"How Weight Loss Attempts Backfire" by Meredith Noble, A Generous Plan

"Why Diet's Don't Last And What To Do Instead" by Sally Tamarkin, BuzzFeed

"My Body Size Does Not Determine My Ability", by Kristy Fassio, Girls Gone Strong

"5 Strategies To Cultivate Body Respect In A Thin-Privileged World," by Natalie Joffe, Girls Gone Strong

"5 Things The Weight Loss Industry Doesn't Want You To Know" by Project Heal, Refinery 29

"What is "Mindfulness" and Why Should You Care?" by Chris Loper, Becoming Better

"I Must Lose Weight To Feel Better About Myself" by Isabel Foxen Duke, Stop Fighting Food

"Panel Criticizes Weight-Loss Programs" by Jane Brody, The New York Times

"Why Do Dieters Regain Weight? by Traci Mann, American Psychological Association

"8 Unintentional Way Trainers Promote Eating Disorders" by Natalie Joffe, Girls Gone Strong

“How Do You Cultivate Self-Love?” by Chris Loper, Becoming Better

“Fat- and Body- Positive Workouts You Can Do at Home” by Louise Green, CPT

PODCASTS

Food Psych Podcast by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CDN

Maintenance Phase Podcast with Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes

Dear Sugars by Cheryl Strayed and Steve Almond

Dear Sugars Episode: Trust Your Body With Hilary Kinavey & Dana Sturtevant

Hidden Brain Episode 65, Tunnel Vision

Brene Brown with Sonya Renee Taylor (Episode) on “The Body is Not an Apology”

NPR Trust Your Gut: A Beginner’s Guide To Intuitive Eating

Eating Disorders In Endurance Athletes With Dr. Kate Bennett

Kalology (Beauty Standards) with Renee Engeln

Ten Percent Happier episode: Anti-Diet with Evelyn Tribole

Ten Percent Happier episode: How to Stop Obsessing Over Your Body and Eat Sanely in a Toxic Culture

BLOGS

James Clear - Behavior Change Psychology, Empowering Change

Isabel Foxen Duke - Stop Fighting Food

Chris Loper- Becoming Better (habit change strategies)

MOVIES

The Illusionists- an award-winning documentary about the globalization of beauty and the dark side of advertising.

Embrace- a social impact documentary that explores the serious issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.

America The Beautiful- In a society where "celebutantes" like Paris Hilton dominate newsstands and models who weigh less than 90 pounds die from malnutrition, female body image is one of the more dire problems facing today's society. "America the Beautiful" illuminates the issue by covering every base. Child models, plastic surgery, celebrity worship, airbrushed advertising, dangerous cosmetics - no rock is left unturned.

Girls grow up hearing both implicit and explicit messages suggesting that the most important attribute they can strive for is beauty. The chronic focus on beauty directs cognitive, financial, and emotional resources away from other more important goals.

In the US, 80% of girls have been on a diet by the time they're 10 years old. In this honest, raw talk, neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt uses her personal story to frame an important lesson about how our brains manage our bodies, as she explores the science behind why dieting not only doesn't work, but is likely to do more harm than good.

A diverse cast of models shows how the standard of beauty for women has changed dramatically over time. Find out more about how our perception of women's beauty has evolved.

Women's clothing sizes are very inconsistent. So no, it's not you. It's the women's clothing industry.

Kristen Neff talks about the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion and why it matters.

Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.

Calm, pleasure and satisfaction is what most people experience after eating. But for people with eating disorders, food brings anxiety, disturbance and noise. Dr. Hill takes a look from the inside out from the "sound" to the biology of these diseases and how the future holds a different approach to manage the illness while bringing these patients hope.

Psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health and happiness. In this deeply moving, humorous and potentially life-changing talk, she challenges a culture that prizes positivity over emotional truth and discusses the powerful strategies of emotional agility.

Joy is an emotion so many people seek, but, Dr. Brené Brown says, it's by far the most terrifying feeling we face. Find out why we're so afraid our joy will be taken away. Plus, discover why Dr. Brown says we can't find joy without gratitude.

America's obsession with and fear of obesity is putting fat people's lives at risk. As a reminder: don't worry, you can laugh! This segment was written by fat people! Featuring the thicc and fabulous Kristen Bartlett and Ashley Nicole Black.

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves.

As a young surgeon, Peter Attia felt contempt for a patient with diabetes. She was overweight, he thought, and thus responsible for the fact that she needed a foot amputation. But years later, Attia received an unpleasant medical surprise that led him to wonder: is our understanding of diabetes right?

Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.

When Body Image Activist Taryn Brumfitt posted an unconventional before-and-after photo in 2013 it was seen by more than 100 million people worldwide and sparked an international media frenzy. EMBRACE follows Taryn's crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.

What really causes addiction -- to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to wonder why we treat addicts the way we do -- and if there might be a better way.

Shedding light on male eating disorders. After a rocky journey, Mike Marjama has finally made it to the big leagues via the Seattle Mariners - but not without a mental health issue almost taking his life along the way.

Diets. Don't. Work. And here's the irony - dieting has probably contributed to why we're fatter these days than ever before. It's actually a well-established predictor of weight gain, as has been shown repeatedly in research. Dr. Linda Bacon explains how dieting really affects our bodies and why the best way to win the war against fat is to give up the fight.