Press/Media
From Colorado to Deprogramming Diet Culture: My Journey to Empowering Others
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to share my story with VoyageDenver, where I talked about my journey from a curious child in Colorado to becoming a licensed dietitian and clinical psychologist, and ultimately creating "Deprogram Diet Culture." In the article,...
How Unhealthy Eating Affects Your Feelings and Productivity: Insights from My Appearance on the Culture Matters Podcast
I recently had the privilege of joining Jay Doran on the 250th episode of the Culture Matters Podcast to discuss a topic that is both close to my heart and central to my professional practice: the significant impact of unhealthy eating on our emotional well-being and...
How Mom Guilt Can Stop You From Getting the Support You Deserve
I was recently interviewed by Tonilyn Hornung for SheKnows about how to overcome Mom Guilt. See the link to the article and the full article below! How Mom Guilt Can Stop You From Getting the Support You Deserve by TONILYN HORNUNG APRIL 21, 2023 AT 7:32AM AM EDT Link...
These Are The Symptoms Of ARFID, An Eating Disorder Linked To Fear And Anxiety
I was recently interviewed by Fjolla Arifi of Buzzfeed news on symptoms and treatments for ARFID. See below for the link to the article and the full article below. These Are The Symptoms Of ARFID, An Eating Disorder Linked To Fear And Anxiety “If there is...
THE TOP 3 ISSUES SAHMS & THEIR PARTNERS ARGUE ABOUT, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
I was recently interviewed for an article for SheKnows by Tonilyn Hornung about the top three issues the Stay at Home Moms and their partners argue about. See the article and link to article below! THE TOP 3 ISSUES SAHMS & THEIR PARTNERS ARGUE ABOUT, ACCORDING TO...
These Magnesium-Rich Foods Can Give You A Healthier, Bigger Brain
I was recently quoted in Huffpost UK about magnesium supplements. Here is the article and a link to the full article online. These Magnesium-Rich Foods Can Give You A Healthier, Bigger Brain Increasing your magnesium intake can help to improve your day-to-day life....
Videos
Publications
The Psychology of Mindful Eating
Welcome back to another blog from my company ANEW Insight, where we delve into the intersection of health, nutrition, and psychology. Today's topic brings us to the heart of a practice that's transformative yet often overlooked: Mindful Eating. Understanding the...
The Economics of Diet Culture
Welcome back to another blog from ANEW Insight! Today, we're tackling an aspect of diet culture that is often overlooked but incredibly influential: its economics. Understanding the financial underpinnings of diet culture offers critical insights into why it...
How Media Fuels Diet Culture
Welcome back to another blog post from ANEW Insight. Following our exploration of the history of diet culture, today we turn our attention to a key player in its propagation: the media. Understanding the role media plays in fueling diet culture is crucial for anyone...
Wellness
Salmon and Asparagus Risotto
This is an easy to make, comforting, healthy take on risotto. You can customize this recipe if trying to decrease dairy intake or substitute main toppings if you are vegetarian. Risotto has always had a bad rap because everyone complains about the stirring. If you...
The Consequences of Weightism, Part III
People think that subjecting persons to weight stigmatization will lead them to seek ways to achieve to weight loss. However, the opposite is showing to be true. Research has shown that the psychological consequences of weightism are detrimental.
The Consequences of Weightism, Part II
Weightism at Home and School Weight discrimination often starts in the home and at school, where it has been shown that children as young as 3 years-old describing overweight children as “lazy”, “stupid”, “ugly”, and “mean” (Tomiyama, 2014). It has also been shown...