by Dawn Clifford, PhD, RD In a former life, I was a competitive swimmer. Through the sport of swimming, I learned many life lessons including commitment, determination and teamwork. I credit… Read More »Confessions of an Olympian Wannabe
by Carina Chiodo, B.A.in English, minor in Psychology Rewind to 10 months ago when I am eagerly about to start graduate school. I was proud to boast that the Masters… Read More »Health Food vs. Healthy Relationship with All Food
by Lindo Bacon, PhD I entered the conference with trepidation, acutely aware of the different spaces I inhabit and the tensions of trying to navigate between them. The conference focused… Read More »There Is No Social Justice without Bodies
by Ashley Kasardo, Psy.D. You look great, have you lost weight? I’m so fat. I shouldn’t eat that. I don’t think of you as fat. Have you seen how much… Read More »Fat Talk as a Microaggression
by Jen McLellan, CBE Hi, my name is Jen McLellan and a little over 6 years ago I found myself sitting in front of the computer feeling devastated. You see,… Read More »3 Things Plus Size Pregnant Women Should Know
by Erin Cameron, Ph.D. How do we learn to live well in the world? This question has intrigued me for many years now; it is why I pursued a Bachelor… Read More »Pedagogy Matters: Addressing Size Diversity through Critical Education
by Brian J. Souza, Ph.D. MY STORY My journey to appreciating and committing to size diversity and models of wellness (such as the Health at Every Size® [HAES] principles) began… Read More »My Story. My Promise. My Hope
by Andrea LaMarre I am an eternal optimist. Despite all evidence to the contrary, I do believe that people in general hold at the heart of their various opinions a… Read More »A Tale of Two Conferences: Addressing Weight Stigma and Social Justice
by Sydney Bell, RSW “The Nourish conference is an event where people of all sizes, shapes, genders, abilities, and backgrounds can gather to celebrate all bodies, support one another as we work… Read More »Join a Revolution… Love Your Body, Nourish in Saskatoon
by Julie Seale, RD, BA, BASc In 2013 a friend (and colleague) introduced me to Health At Every Size® (HAES). As a dietitian, I had been struggling for years, thinking… Read More »Introducing HAES® to My Team