“Talking about food only helps to a certain extent; the real progress happens when clients eat the food they fear. This approach helps clients reduce anxiety over time.”
Redefining Success & Happiness
Society tells us success is all about the grind—but is it really? Licensed therapist Brandon Shindo, LCSW, challenges the achievement-obsessed narrative and redefines success on...
It's the Holidays... Help.
I never liked Hallmark holiday movies. I’m coming to dislike Netflix Christmas specials and Hulu holiday meet-cutes. I watch these stories where there’s one maybe...
Breaking Free: Redefining Eating Disorder Recovery in a World of ‘Shoulds’
Imagine This: A world where your worth isn’t tied to a scale, where your relationship with food isn’t dictated by TikTok trends, and where healing...
Stigma Stories: My Quarter Life Crisis + Intro to Therapy
"One misconception I had was that every session had to be about something intense. I hesitated bringing up "light" issues to not waste our time...
Perfectionism as a Trauma Response: Why Softening Is the Key to Healing
Is perfectionism holding you back? Learn why perfectionism is often a trauma response, how it affects mental health, and why softening toward yourself is the...
Stigma Stories: Loving Your Body At Every Size
"You are not alone. Recovery can feel so isolating and lonely but it doesn't have to be. Find your communities, find your safe spaces and...
The Small Ways We Don’t Accept Our Body
Hello buzz word: body acceptance. This term has been thrown around like beads at Mardi Gras over the last few years, coopted by skin care...
Breaking the Chains of Diet Culture Through Traditional Foods
Explore how registered dietitian Zariel Grullón champions embracing cultural foods while challenging the harmful impacts of diet culture on our relationship with traditional cuisine.
Embracing Personal Values: A Guide to Decision-Making and Emotional Clarity
Struggling to balance cultural expectations with personal values? Learn how to gain clarity in decision-making and emotional well-being through values exploration. Featuring insights from psychologist...
