Lately, I have noticed everyone around me is constantly anxious or incredibly stressed out. Some are anxious about weight-gain, others are anxious about committing to a period of rest, but nonetheless, we are all constantly so anxious. And while some degree of anxiety is healthy, I feel that living in a constant state of panic […]
For nearly all of my posts for Rayze, it is my goal to call people in through educating, amplifying voices and experiences, and offering ongoing support. However, while I intended for today’s blog to entail some new political mess that dehumanizes minorities even further or continues to set fire to our world (quite literally), I […]
Something I discuss often in my book, as well as on my Instagram page, is diet culture. You know, the constant pressure or emphasis on making yourself as small as possible, while eating as little as possible and moving as much as possible. And while I know that not everyone here struggles with disordered eating, […]
“Well, you seem like someone who would burn the American flag,” an old friend furiously texted me as we debated last summer’s protests against police brutality. “I wouldn’t burn the flag, but I am disappointed and furious with how this country treats Black people and have every right to be.” I replied as my blood […]
I sat in the car with my mom the other day, as we laughed and shared stories about our weeks. These moments always start out as a light-hearted conversation, yet somehow always land on topics slightly more serious, the kinds that keep you lying awake at night just wondering if maybe it’s all wrong. And […]
Over the past week, we have watched Texas unravel into chaos. From banning mask mandates to abortions, Texas’ politicians have officially reached a whole new level of idiocy. And while I would normally say ignorance, ignorance more often than not is a choice, especially when discussing rich, white, cisgender men, who have access to every […]
It has been nearly three years since I found a moment in a time that was not entirely consumed by calorie counting or calories burned, body checking, and a constant panic. This weekend, I was confronted by another really bad body image day. Now, for me, on this past Saturday, poor body image started with […]
In honor of the beginning of a new school year, I want to dedicate this week’s blog to culturally responsive learning. And while, in this moment, I am writing this from the perspective of a teacher, adopting, accepting, and amplifying this learning style is not just important for educators, but for parents, staff members, and […]
If you have been following my journey on here for any amount of time, I am sure you are well-aware that I am an extremely anxious person. I get anxious about crowds, new places, airplanes, when loved ones leave the house… honestly, name something and I am most likely going to feel some degree of […]
I apologize for my absence, but as mentioned on Instagram, I needed some time. Time for what you may ask? Time to simply survive. And while I would love to share more on this topic, I recently posted this past Sunday on Messy Mindfulness about the past few weeks in greater detail and how I […]
I’m officially back! And I’d love to say better than ever, but that would be a lie. The reality is, I still feel like better is pretty far away. I have spent the past few weeks in survival mode. When working fifty-hour work weeks, attempting to manage a full course load, and stay on top […]
So, it is a Sunday night. The night before we begin another work week. And I, as well as many others, I am sure, am overwhelmed with an anxiety. Honestly, it is not just an anxiety, but more like a panic. The kind where your heart pounds, your thoughts race, and you can barely sleep. […]
