The Wellness Diary
Insights, advice, new research, tips and tricks, and new resources to help you with your mental health journey.
What is MyProAna?
MyProAna initially came into existence as an online platform that was envisioned to function as a supportive community for those individuals who were battling eating disorders. The primary goal was to provide a safe space where these individuals could share their experiences, seek advice, and find comfort in the understanding that they weren't alone in their struggles. However, with time, the narrative began to shift. The platform started facing substantial criticism as it was accused of endorsing unhealthy behaviors associated with anorexia (often referred to as pro-ana) and bulimia (pro-mia), treating them as lifestyle choices instead of serious health conditions that required immediate medical attention and intervention.
What Mindful Eating Can do for Your Active Body
What is mindful eating? How to practice it? What are the advantages it brings? If you’re an active person, keep reading - you’ll be surprised how making mindful eating a part of your daily diet can benefit your body.
Episode 39: Intuitive vs. Mindful Eating
Episode 39: Robyn Goldberg, a registered dietician to discuss the difference between intuitive vs. mindful eating. Robyn explains how she teaches her client’s tool on intuitive eating and shares some insight on the importance of working with a registered dietician rather than a nutritionist.
Episode 19: Intuitive Eating
Episode 19: Julie Simon, LMFT joins me for an in-depth look into the origins of emotional eating, recovery and shares about her most recent book. Julie focuses on self-soothing, emotional regulation and mindfulness.