self love

Turning Points in My Recovery image courtesy of hoka one one // photographer matt trappe *Trigger warning: this post discusses eating disorders and body dysmorphia. If you or someone you know is suffering, please contact the NEDA helpline or chat for anonymous support, resources and treatment options.* My journey to finding recovery

The second week of the 21 Day Body Love Challenge is in full swing and our big focus is adding movement (a.k.a. exercise) to our daily routine.  Movement is such an incredible way to honor your body.  I think sometimes when we hear “exercise” our mind automatically goes to an

shop the look Approaching the close of 2018, I realized I was in desperate need of a retreat.  I needed a break to recover, reset and refocus.  The past year was filled with many ups and downs, a lot of successes and failures turning points that brought with them plenty of hard

After seeing I FEEL PRETTY and interviewing Amy Schumer about it's positive message it got me thinking: what makes us feel confident?/  How do we achieve self confidence?  Sure, we hear that "confidence is sexy" and it's the "key to success" or that it will make our lives more fulfilling. 

When I first decided I wanted to shoot swimwear looks, I knew that it would be a challenge.  I was pushing myself out of my comfort zone. To be completely transparent, I have never felt comfortable in a bikini. In fact, I didn’t wear one until I was in high

I FEEL PRETTY is officially out in theaters today and it is a film that you, your mom, sister, aunt, cousin, best friend and every female you’ve ever met should go see. I had the chance to go see an early screening of I FEEL PRETTY by STXfilms earlier this

When I saw this jumpsuit my first thought was "I have to have that!"  You know what my second thought was?  "Should I wear that?" We've all asked ourselves this question.  Self-doubt and self-consciousness are the enemy of body positivity, which applies to every body.  It sneaks up and tears