Kenahora, or The Biggest Threat to Mother’s Day
When I was 8 years old, I did something stupid. I said, out loud, “I’ve never broken a bone before.” Two weeks later, my dog veered to the right in the middle of… Read More
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Why I’m Angry, or Everybody Has an Eating Disorder
In case you were wondering, today is International No Diet Day. Warning: triggers ahead. I am so angry. I am so angry, and sick to my stomach. I’m sick and tired of ED.… Read More
The Corset
I used to think of a workout like a corset: designed to create a certain bodily aesthetic through torture. Going to the gym meant forcing my body to fit the workout, not the… Read More
Marketing Messages and the Ugly Truth(?)
Before you read today’s post, go download Finding Our Hunger Un-Podcast Episode 006: UN-Lived and leave us a review in iTunes! I’ve been having difficulty sitting down to write this post, probably because… Read More
Thoughts on Disordered Eating
What I’m about to write is no doubt going to be somewhat controversial. Which is why, of course, I’m hesitant to write it. But, frankly, I think it’s something that needs to be… Read More
Finding Freedom at Paleo F(X) 2013
Disclaimer: I wrote this post on the airplane home, coming down off of the adrenaline rush of spending some of the best four days of my life with incredible people and after not… Read More
Miss Skinny Genes on Slender Safari Podcast!
Howdy, friends! I’m still coming at you from the other side of sunrise (at least as I write this), but without a Trigger HAPPY Thursday video in hand. I’m in the middle of… Read More
Acne, Amenorrhea, and Natural Hormone Cures
FYI: Before we get into today’s post, please be aware that nothing I write here is meant to be mistaken for professional medical advice. I am just chronicling my own journey and providing… Read More
Phytoestrogens Are Not a Duck: Low Estrogen, Thyroid Disruption, and Amenorrhea
After a few months of missed periods that could only be explained by my diet or else immaculate conception, I went to see an Ob/Gyn. He suggested several blood tests, and the results… Read More
Word Games
As a writer, I’m fascinated by how different words can drastically change the meaning of the same sentence. For example: “I don’t get my period” sounds like a blessing. (Seriously: no cramps or… Read More
