I feel disappointed and sad for what America has become. I feel disheartened knowing so many women are losing a fundamental right to decide what is best for their body. The impact of this decision on every single person in this country (and across the globe) will be astronomical. All read more…

In my teens and twenties my deepest wish was to have a different body. I thought being taller, thinner and cellulite-free would make me more lovable. I resented my body. I felt stuck with it—like I had no say in the matter. I didn’t choose this body. Why can’t I read more…

On the luggage rack laid an empty suitcase. A messy pile of sweaters, blouses, dresses and pants covered the king-sized bed in our hotel room in Barcelona. Vince, my fiancé, watched me try on outfit after outfit, and turn each down with greater disgust than the last. “These pants are read more…

I was talking with a woman recently about her relationship with money. She shared how stressful and painful it was for her—how she never felt like money was available. And because she didn’t have it, she couldn’t do the things she wanted. “Has there ever been a time when you read more…

Recently, I led a workshop for twenty-four women, where we got real about their relationship with their bodies. We started by exploring what they think, feel and say to themselves most often about their physical form. For many, this was highly uncomfortable. Writing down one’s own cruelty and harshness is one read more…