If you’re navigating recovery from disordered eating, you might find yourself stuck in a confusing in-between space—wanting to change, but also not wanting to let go. This is ambivalence, and it’s a completely normal (and often frustrating) part of the recovery process. Ambivalence sounds like:“I
Body image is inherently complex, shaped by personal experiences, societal messages, and cultural influences that interweave in ways that can profoundly impact how we see ourselves. For Asian Americans, this complexity deepens as we navigate not just mainstream American beauty standards, but also traditional cultural
Perfectionism isn’t just about trying to be the best at work or school. It often extends into our relationship with our bodies, leading to unhealthy and rigid standards for appearance, fitness, and food. There are many ways how perfectionism shows up in body image struggles:
The holiday season, while joyful for many, can bring complex challenges for those grappling with body image issues and disordered eating. In a candid conversation, therapist Jen Gold, who specializes in eating disorders, delves into the nuances of body image, the pressures of holiday gatherings,
In the midst of a culture fixated on diets, weight, and body image, it’s crucial to take a deeper dive into the pervasive phenomenon of toxic diet culture. On a recent episode from our podcast, Yellow Chair Collective podcast, Asian American nutritionist dietitian, Eling Tsai,
Disordered eating often goes unrecognized and untreated in a world where thinness is the ideal and dieting is glorified. The Asian Pacific Islander and South Asian (APISA) community has been rendered particularly invisible in regard to disordered eating identification and treatment. This is despite the
Asian Therapists Discuss Intersectional Body Image and Acceptance Body image is a complex topic, and it is one that tends to hold more attention around the holidays and the New Year. As more women are speaking out against body shaming and unrealistic beauty standards, many
Asian Female and Femme Body Image The Asian Female and Femme Body Image is complex and deserving of discussion. Perhaps, you’ve experienced this for yourself over the years. Asian American female & femme bodies have to deal with both Asian and Western beauty standards and
