Why is prenatal care important? As I learned about two years ago when I was pregnant with my son, the quality of that care matters just as much as receiving it. “You need to buy a scale” were some of the first words out of my new gynecologist’s mouth before I even conceived him. I had told my doctor I didn’t know my weight but that I did know and trust my body. Instead of inquiring more, he judged my explanation and insisted I start weighing myself. Little did he know, I spen

Recovering from anorexia nervosa is undoubtedly life-changing and often life-saving, but it can also be a difficult journey, especially when navigating weight gain after anorexia. Committing to treatment has the power to improve the lives and well-being of both the individual and their family, yet it’s important to recognize the common challenges that may complicate this process. For many, the hardest part of recovery is coping with recovery weight gain. Gaining weight duri

Today, I’m embracing my inner science nerd and talking about a women’s health topic that I really care about—losing your period—which is clinically termed functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA). I'll speak to topics like hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery signs, risks, and solutions, and hope to break down some of the science for you. Basically, hypothalamic amenorrhea is the loss of a period for three months or more. It comes with a host of consequences seriously affecting w

Maybe like you, I grew up in a world of black-and-white perspectives: good food or bad food, being sedentary or excessively exercising, and hating your body or loving your body. Somewhere along the way—in the midst of my own healing process—I learned about gray areas, and, when it comes to body image, body acceptance is that in-between place. If you're someone who is working on letting go of negative body image or deep body dissatisfaction, it can feel like intense pressure t