For the majority of its existence, Messy Mindfulness has focused on topics of mental health, specifically in regard to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and eating disorders. However, as I continue to build out this next chapter, I am choosing to focus primarily on individuals’ relationships with food and their body. I have come to realize that […]
I am sure we are all familiar with the infamous Oscar incident that occurred just a few days ago. You know? The one where Will Smith got up and smacked Chris Rock across the face for disrespecting his wife and her illness on live TV? Well, just in case you missed it, I am glad […]
If you have been stuck in the pattern of dieting your entire life, there can be a lot of fear in the thought of letting it go. A lot of people worry that they will never stop gaining weight or lose all control around food. And while I will explain what will happen when you […]
It took me years to let go of my disordered eating, compulsive exercising, and self-harm. In part, I was scared that I couldn’t get better. Which is a valid fear, I mean when you spend years caught up in the same cyclical patterns, it feels like it’s just destined to be your life. However, this […]
The other day, I had a white man become defensive and argumentative after I posted an Instagram reel discussing what equality means. This man felt the need to, essentially, tell me that I am being overdramatic. He felt that there is in fact equality in this country, and the only barriers that I, or any […]
How are you feeling? And I mean, actually feeling? I have been worried about you. I notice when other people ask you always respond with, “I’m fine,” yet it seems like there’s something else going on. You see, my fear is that for the past two years or, so we have been in survival mode, […]
“It’s not always about race,” my friend said. And my teachers, and my siblings, and, quite honestly, everyone else. It is so easy for so many to hear my concerns around this and deem it as a cop out, but as I continue to navigate scaling my business and having honest, empathetic conversations, I am […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! For so many, today is a day to love and appreciate others. And I am sure you have. I am sure you are someone who selflessly gives unwavering love and support to others, even if it may mean the detriment of you. You are the kind of person that people feel safe […]
I have been an educator, in some capacity, for most of my life. The children I have worked with range from the ages of 18 months to 15-years-old. And while this is quite an age gap, the conversations we have don’t vary by much. Of course, I adjust the language and message accordingly in consideration […]
Something I have held onto for far too long is calorie counting. Initially, it was used as a tool for weight-loss, until I got sick. Then, it became a tool for weight restoration, allowing me to make sure I was eating enough to care for my body. And this support allowed me to gain my […]
Ever since 2020, health has been at the forefront of all conversations. We are constantly informed of all the new ways we can prioritize our health. Personally, I find that the majority of these ways are through eating specific foods, movement, social distancing, and lots of vitamins. And while I know these suggestions are well […]
I love social justice and advocacy. I love educating myself and creating content that inspires conversation and, hopefully, educates others. I participate in this work in my business and in my day job. And despite all of this, even I am slipping. This doesn’t mean that I am being hard on myself or not accounting […]
