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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maybe you were “good” all week long. You stayed on track with your calories, got all of your workouts in, and lost a pound or two. You feel on top of the world, until Saturday night rolls around. You’re rushing around all day and don’t have the time to eat, or you’re saving all of […]
Therapy is great and all, but it isn’t always realistic for everyone. I am really grateful for having had the time I did in therapy, but eventually it became unaffordable. And as someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, and disordered eating, the idea of no longer having a person to lean on terrified me. The […]
Maybe 2022 is the year that you are deciding to prioritize your mental health. While this may look different for everyone, for some this may mean starting therapy. This can be an amazing first step, however, it can be difficult to navigate. As a veteran therapy goer (I mean not to brag, but I have […]
As we get ready to endure the New Year Diets and goals, I thought it might be a good time to share some tips on how to feel more comfortable in your body. I know this is something that doesn’t happen overnight, however, it also doesn’t need to be a constant fight. It is exhausting […]
A lot of people will tell you not to diet as we enter the New Year. And while I am not a fan of dieting and want to remind you that you have permission not to engage in it, it’s not that easy. Let’s face it, for our entire lives, we have been conditioned to […]
