In TCM, the Five Element theory provides a holistic framework to understand how the different aspects of health—diet, movement, and emotions—are interconnected with nature. Each element corresponds to a season, organ system, and various bodily functions. Here’s a quick overview:

For over 30 years, I was trapped in the relentless cycle of dieting, struggling with the toxic influences of diet culture, negative body image, and the pressures of exercise culture. This trifecta led me into a whirlpool of disordered eating, which disrupted my natural ability to listen to my body’s needs and damaged my relationship with food and movement.

Have you ever caught yourself munching on a snack while checking emails or watching your favorite show? We’ve all been there, caught up in the whirlwind of life, trying to do a million things at once.

In the realm of Chinese Five Element Theory, the Wood Element symbolizes the essence of spring, embodying growth, renewal, and upward momentum. It's about finding stability and root amidst the ever-changing seasons of life, and for many, a consistent mindfulness practice serves as the anchor.

Ever found yourself knee-deep in a bag of chips or drowning in a sea of peanut butter cups without even realizing how you got there? Yeah, been there, done that.

Let’s delve into the concept of "fat talk," a prevalent yet often overlooked phenomenon that permeates our culture and many others.

In the realm of yoga and qigong, where every breath and movement holds the potential for transformation, I find myself truly humbled by the strength and resilience of those I have had the privilege to guide on their journey towards recovery from eating disorders.

I want to address something that many on the path to healing from eating disorders face – the intersection of disordered eating with conditions like IBS, OCD, and trauma.

It's often said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In your journey toward healing and self-discovery, that single step is curiosity.