Leslie Schilling returns for part two of an insightful and thought-provoking conversation. In this episode, Leslie and host Heather Creekmore discuss the challenging promises of diet culture and the importance of accepting and respecting diverse body types. They delve...
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What a Trip to the Olympics Taught Me About Comparison
Watching the Olympics this Winter? Here's what a trip to the games taught me about comparison! There's a well-dressed woman who always slips into the sixth row at church. Obviously, she has it all together. Though she rushes in, she's somehow, always, right on time....
Ten Reasons to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparison: the thief of joy, the enemy of peace, the nemesis of rest . . . We know it's not "good" for us to compare. Though some argue it has helpful benefits in the workplace and can "propel" us to greatness . . .I disagree. Every time we're focused on how we're...
Your View of Your Body Could Change the World
"If tomorrow, women woke up and decided they really liked their bodies, just think how many industries would go out of business." Gail Dines, Ph.D. I've watched this and similar quotes breeze through my social media feeds before. Today I stopped to let that sink...