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Wednesday, 13 July 2022 00:00
Rewiring Your Wardrobe
Heidi Somers was a college dropout from a small town in Alaska with no business background when started her social media presence & athleisure wear brand.
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Rewiring Your Life
Thursday, 18 November 2021 00:00
Plastic Surgery For Men: Yes, Guys Want It Too!
Surgical and non-invasive cosmetic procedures are very popular among females who want to tighten up or smooth something out. But what about us guys?
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To Your Good Health Radio
Tuesday, 31 August 2021 00:00
Encore Episode: Body Image and Eating Disorders: How To Spot Them and What To Do
Our kid's schedules are all over the place these days, that also includes their eating schedules. Some kids are stressed and not eating at all, while others are bored and home all day eating more and more.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 17 August 2021 00:00
Body Image & Back to School Clothes Shopping
Developing a healthy body image and sense of self in our children is so important. And as we round out the end of summer, you might be heading to the mall or other store to pick up some new clothes for your kids for this school year.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 16 March 2021 00:00
Body Image and Eating Disorders: How To Spot Them and What To Do
Our kid's schedules are all over the place these days, that also includes their eating schedules. Some kids are stressed and not eating at all, while others are bored and home all day eating more and more.
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Healthy Children
Friday, 17 April 2020 00:00
Talking to Kids About Weight, Diet and Exercise
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Children's Health
Thursday, 28 June 2018 13:47
How to Beat Swimsuit Season Anxiety: 7 Hacks for Body & Mind
Since January, we’ve been bombarded with ads urging us to slim down and “get your body in shape by summer” or “lose weight by Memorial Day.”
While some women manage to meet their weight loss goals in time to feel confident in their swimsuit, the majority of us don’t.
We can disguise unwanted pounds in heavy layers during winter, but in summer there’s nowhere to hide when you’re invited to that pool side BBQ.
Why should we have to hide?
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 12 April 2018 20:27
Be Kind to Yourself: How to Overcome Stress Regarding Your Weight
If you sometimes cringe at photos of yourself, or wish you could fit into those bargain smaller size jeans you bought in optimism, you’re not alone.
The CDC reports that over a third of Americans are obese. In a real-world scenario, among the workplace, parks and grocery stores, over a third of the people you see are likely to be heavier than ideal.
However, picture-perfect Facebook and Instagram accounts remind us every day of sun-kissed lean bodies. Somehow that has become the new normal.
It’s incredibly difficult to see through other people’s carefully filtered posts and view our own bodies clearly and kindly. And yet, it’s so important that we do, because -- believe it or not -- stress can actually sabotage weight loss.
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 03 April 2018 00:00
Enjoy Life: Be Happy, Healthy & Fit
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Talk Healthy Today
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 00:00
Body Image: Empowering Both Kids & Parents
Kids as young as five years old are concerned about being too fat or worried that their thighs touch. How did we get here?
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Naturally Savvy
Tuesday, 12 September 2017 00:00
Shattered Image: Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Brian Cuban is a successful lawyer, activist and TV host is living with an enemy that haunted him for over 30 years: his own reflection in the mirror.
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Talk Healthy Today
Monday, 03 July 2017 19:12
Power of Positive Body Image
Our body image directly affects the way we move through the world, but it’s not always easy to embrace our own bodies and stay positive.
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Rewired Radio
Tuesday, 13 June 2017 00:00
Body Image & Your Mental Health
The Twitter hashtag #theysaid recently went viral with the premise of women sharing hurtful and damaging statements said to them over the years.
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Naturally Savvy
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 00:00
Happiness & Healthiness Start First with Acceptance
Many women are perpetually unhappy with their appearance, whether it be weight, shape or signs of age. What if you could look past the details to embrace and accept your body?
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Talk Healthy Today
Monday, 13 February 2017 00:00
It’s Time to Treat Yourself with Body Kindness
Your body may not reflect your ideal. You can still treat it with love and compassion as you form new habits.
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HER
Monday, 14 November 2016 00:00
Bikini Season Year Round: Body Image for Young Ladies
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HER
Wednesday, 10 February 2016 11:46
The New Barbie: What It Says About America's Beauty Standards
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Health Radio
Thursday, 07 January 2016 13:22
Plus Sized Models Can Make Women Even More Self-Conscious
A recent study found that women are even more self-conscious when seeing plus sized models instead of the typical skinny ones.
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HER
Friday, 20 November 2015 12:00
I Love My Body: Talking to Kids About Body Image
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Wellness for Life
Thursday, 19 November 2015 13:34
Body Beauty: Celebrities Aren't Immune to Body Image Challenges
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HER
Thursday, 19 November 2015 13:22
Yummie: Essentials for Women of ALL Sizes
Being overweight can put a damper your confidence and also make finding clothes that fit nearly impossible.
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HER
Thursday, 05 November 2015 13:11
Body Shaming Trends
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HER
Friday, 17 July 2015 12:00
Your Child’s Body 101: Teach Your Kids to Build Positive Body Image
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Wellness for Life
Thursday, 02 July 2015 13:45
Ask HER: Gel Manicure Safety, Insomnia During Perimenopause PLUS How to Handle Food Shaming
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HER
Monday, 22 June 2015 11:18
Body Dashboard: Listen to Your Body for Nourishment
The body dashboard is a way to fully ensure you're listening to your body's signals and addressing them in a nourishing way.
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Health Radio
Monday, 22 June 2015 11:06
Reconnect Your Relationship with Food & the Way You Look
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Health Radio
Thursday, 04 June 2015 13:11
Mom Bod vs. Dad Bod: Why the Double Standard?
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HER
Wednesday, 29 April 2015 11:33
Talking to Your Kids About Body Image
Our society is constantly judging people on appearance. But, what happens when it starts to infiltrate your kids' lives, even as young as the fourth grade?
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 25 February 2015 11:45
Yoga for ALL Shapes & Sizes
If you don't have the "typical" yoga student's body, you might feel intimidated to try it. Learn how one woman has created a yoga concept for ALL shapes and sizes.
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 05 February 2015 13:45
Overcome Body Image Issues & Boost Your Confidence
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HER
Tuesday, 06 January 2015 12:00
Body Image: Why Active Women Still Struggle
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Train Your Body
Thursday, 20 November 2014 13:11
What Renee Zellweger’s 'New' Face Says About Body Image
Not only was Renee's "new" face a plastic surgery shaming, it was also a commentary on how women are supposed to age.
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HER
Thursday, 30 October 2014 13:22
7 Tips for Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress
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HER
Thursday, 02 October 2014 13:00
Think Yourself Thin: Weight Loss is a Mental Game
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HER
Thursday, 07 August 2014 13:22
Can Dieting at a Young Age Affect Future Health?
The earlier in life a woman starts dieting, the more long-term consequence it can have for her health, a study suggests.
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HER
Thursday, 10 July 2014 11:22
Why Women Strive to Look Thinner than "Normal"
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HER
Wednesday, 02 July 2014 19:41
Behind Glitz & Glam: How Healthy is the Film Industry?
For many, the Film Festival at Cannes, France, exemplifies the glamor of an industry well known for it. Indeed, a job in film and television is perceived to be one of the glitziest careers you can have. Part of the appeal for the thousands who seem to flock to Los Angeles alone is the allure of celebrities, parties, red carpet events and award shows, the potential paychecks and, of course, being part of the creative process.
If the L.A. film community is the draw, then a trip to Cannes represents champagne wishes and caviar dreams come true. When I got the opportunity to go to the Film Festival, I immediately put myself on a strict diet (which didn’t work) and used up an embarrassing amount of my finances to "look the part." Upon my arrival, I felt like I was in a scene from a movie, with every moment being more surreal then the last.
I thought, "If this is the lifestyle, sign me up." Seriously, though, where do I sign my soul away?
If the L.A. film community is the draw, then a trip to Cannes represents champagne wishes and caviar dreams come true. When I got the opportunity to go to the Film Festival, I immediately put myself on a strict diet (which didn’t work) and used up an embarrassing amount of my finances to "look the part." Upon my arrival, I felt like I was in a scene from a movie, with every moment being more surreal then the last.
I thought, "If this is the lifestyle, sign me up." Seriously, though, where do I sign my soul away?
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 02 July 2014 11:45
Healthy Eating & Your Kids: Stay Positive
Kids don't always make the best choices when it comes to food. So, how can you help your kids eat healthier without setting unrealistic expectations?
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 01 May 2014 11:11
Is Barbie Too Perfect? Evaluating the Standard of Beauty
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HER
Thursday, 01 May 2014 11:00
Obesity: The Psychological Effects
Obesity can trigger psychological disorders including mental illness, depression, distorted body image and low self-esteem.
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HER
Wednesday, 12 February 2014 14:22
Are You Skinny-Fat?
You may be thin on the outside; but inside, you're fat. Just because you're "skinny," it does not mean you're healthy.
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Mindful Medicine
Monday, 06 January 2014 12:22
Loving Yourself is Better for Your Health
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Staying Well
Friday, 13 December 2013 12:18
My Eating Disorder: Lover, Best Friend, Tormenter
You're back! Glad to know I didn't scare you away with Part 1 of my turmoil and trouble with ED. And if you're joining me for the first time, ED = Eating Disorder, not Erectile Dysfunction... I'll save that topic for the experts (see Part 1 of the blog here).
When I last left you, I was talking about all the ways an eating disorder can envelop you, taking you to the deepest, darkest places of your soul. It's a sickness – and it really IS a sickness, mentally and physically – that seeps into every pore of your being. It becomes the absolute most important thing in your life and does not care who (or what) is sacrificed in the process whether it's friends or family members... or husbands, marriages.
A positive? You get really good at math. In the good old days of my eating disorder, I was constantly calculating calories consumed vs. calories burned in my mind, figuring out just how many hours of exercise I would need to burn off that apple I had for dinner. To be honest, I still do this to some extent; I'm just eating a more "acceptable" amount of food.
An eating disorder never gives you a rest. It consumes every second, every minute of your day, from the moment you wake until you fall asleep. I even dream about it.
When I last left you, I was talking about all the ways an eating disorder can envelop you, taking you to the deepest, darkest places of your soul. It's a sickness – and it really IS a sickness, mentally and physically – that seeps into every pore of your being. It becomes the absolute most important thing in your life and does not care who (or what) is sacrificed in the process whether it's friends or family members... or husbands, marriages.
A positive? You get really good at math. In the good old days of my eating disorder, I was constantly calculating calories consumed vs. calories burned in my mind, figuring out just how many hours of exercise I would need to burn off that apple I had for dinner. To be honest, I still do this to some extent; I'm just eating a more "acceptable" amount of food.
An eating disorder never gives you a rest. It consumes every second, every minute of your day, from the moment you wake until you fall asleep. I even dream about it.
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 09 December 2013 22:32
My Empty Plate: The Best Meal an Eating Disorder Can Buy
I was going to wait until "Eating Disorder Awareness Month" came around to write this blog, but the truth is we should be "aware" of eating disorders every single day.
If you've never been affected by an eating disorder, or you have never known anyone with an eating disorder, you may be thinking, "So what? What do I care? There's a whole month devoted to people who want to be skinny???" For those of us who DO suffer, most of us would probably answer: we honestly hope you don't care.
Contrary to some beliefs, eating disorders – and the physical symptoms that often follow – are NOT always a way to garner attention. In fact, many people suffering from an eating disorder would rather you just leave them and their eating habits (or in some cases, non-eating habits) alone.
My family and some of my friends (the ones I trust) have come to accept this about me. They know I will not be partaking in family or holiday dinners. I will gladly invite people out to eat, but I will not eat with them. My mom has learned to simply not set a plate for me. I'm not offended; I actually love this about her. My husband knows I will never join him in ordering at dinner. He "eats for two," as I often explain it. And I love him for it as well. The servers at our favorite restaurant know that I may take something to-go, but I will never eat in the confines of the establishment.
Weird? Yes. But bear with me a bit.
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 04 December 2013 11:11
Stop Beating Yourself Up & OWN Your Beauty
Learn how to embrace your own personal beauty and not let society's perceptions or expectations get you down.
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 31 October 2013 13:45
Women: Do You Hate Your Body?
According to a study commissioned by Dove, only four percent of women around the world describe themselves as beautiful.
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HER
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 11:45
Body Image Survival Tips for You & Your Kids
In a day when young kids think they're "fat," you know there is a problem at hand. What can you do to change the pattern?
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Naturally Savvy
Tuesday, 17 September 2013 12:33
Exercise: Getting the Most Out of Your Diet
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Train Your Body
Monday, 26 August 2013 12:00
Are You Almost Anorexic?
One in 10 teenage girls and 1 in 20 adults display symptoms of an eating disorder, but never get help. Why? And might someone you love be at risk?
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Staying Well
Wednesday, 21 August 2013 11:22
Are You on the Yoga Bandwagon? You Should Be
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Naturally Savvy