by anna | Aug 10, 2016 | Be Nourished, Eating disorders, Embodied Practitioner, Health at Every Size, Kindness
We have been researching the concept of health-ism in preparation for a webinar we are recording for the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH). (We’ll let you know when it’s available!) We came across this definition of health-ism written by Lucy Aphramor... by anna | Jul 27, 2016 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
Years ago, I came across this idea that our presence—the way we hold space for people—is the most motivating thing about us. In Motivational Interviewing, we often talk about the spirit and the skills. You can do the skills, like ask open-ended questions, but if you... 
by anna | Feb 12, 2016 | Be Nourished, Body Trust®, Eating disorders, Embodied Practitioner, HAES, Health at Every Size, Kindness, Newsletter, The Weight of the World
This month, we celebrate 10 years of Be Nourished! Our process over many of these years has been finding a language and philosophy while we unraveled our own formal training and internalized shame. Our work has been the result of deeply listening to understand what... 
by anna | Sep 16, 2015 | Be Nourished, Body Positive, Body Respect, Body Trust®, Embodied Practitioner, HAES, Health at Every Size, Newsletter, The Weight of the World
The arena of body acceptance and positivity is a beautiful and varied one. There are many strong and capable voices, leaders and ideas. We want you to know where we are coming from so you can: Feel safe exploring our work. Think about it and see how it is for you.... by anna | Aug 27, 2014 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
If you were going through a tough time and needed to talk to someone, who would be the first person you’d reach out to for support? What is it about this person that makes you reach out to them before all others? What is it that they do? What don’t they do? What are... 