Why “Eating Whatever You Want” Is Actually Good for You
Everyone loses it when I say women can eat whatever they want. But here’s the thing — they’re usually proving my point. Here’s what “eating whatever you want” actually means, and why it might be the key to ending the food fight for good.
How Diet Culture Builds the Prison You’re Living In
Marianne Williamson once said something that stopped me cold: “Just because your prison is self-made doesn’t make it any less of a prison.” I think about that constantly when it comes to women and their relationship with food. Here’s what’s actually building those walls.
Why Emotional Eating Isn’t the Problem You Think It Is
Everyone treats emotional eating like it’s a character flaw. But what if it’s actually smart? Here’s why eating to feel better might be the most natural, connected thing you can do — and why the “diet and exercise” model has it completely backwards.
Why “Eat Healthy and Exercise” Advice Keeps Failing Women
I found an old newspaper interview where I told a reporter the key to weight loss was overcoming “emotional and psychological resistance.” I believed it at the time. I was wrong — and it took me years to figure out why. Here’s what I learned.
Why Coke’s “Happy Cycle” Ad Gets It Completely Wrong
Coke once ran an ad where people had to ride a stationary bike to “earn” a can of soda. They thought they were being fun and relatable. They were actually proving everything wrong with the diet and exercise model — and I have thoughts.
Why “The Biggest Loser” Is the Worst Thing for Your Relationship With Food
Someone asked me at a speaking event what I thought of The Biggest Loser. I’m not a fan — and not just because of the obvious. The show does something far more damaging than public weigh-ins and screaming trainers. Here’s what nobody talks about.
The Only Holiday Eating Advice You Actually Need
Every year the same tired tips show up — eat a salad first, use a smaller plate, drink more water. And every year people either white-knuckle through the holidays or give up entirely and wait for January. Here’s why all that advice is making it worse.
Why Coke’s “Happy Calories” Ad Got It All Wrong
When Coke launched their “140 Happy Calories” ad, my first thought was — they just hijacked my brand. My second thought was that they’d missed the entire point. Here’s why the ad got pulled, and why the real problem runs deeper than anyone noticed.
Don’t Make a Resolution — Do This With Your Body Instead
Every New Year we shore up our resolve and declare this will finally be the year we win the battle of the bulge. But what if the battle itself is the problem? Here’s why resolutions keep failing — and what to do instead.
One Word That’s Secretly Blocking Your Body Goals
There’s a word most of us use dozens of times a day that quietly shuts down every possibility before it has a chance. It shows up constantly when women talk about food, their bodies, and why change feels impossible. Here’s what it is — and what to say instead.