I’m really glad you’re here. If you’ve landed on this page, there’s a good chance you’re tired of the constant noise around food, weight, and how you’re supposed  to look or be. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in cycles of guilt, comparison, or self-criticism. Maybe you’re just quietly wondering, Is it possible to have a more peaceful relationship with my body? Short answer: yes. And you don’t have to figure it out alone. A Little About Me I’m Courtney, a Licensed Independent Ment

If the start of a new year has ever made you feel pressure to fix , shrink , or reinvent  yourself, you’re not alone. January is often loud with messages about discipline, control, and “starting over.” Diet culture loves this time of year. And for many people, especially those in eating disorder recovery or body image healing, it can feel exhausting or even harmful. This year, I want to offer a different invitation. January's Featured Blog Post Start 2026 Without Diet Culture

January often feels like a cultural starting line where we are told to make radical changes to our bodies. Everywhere we look there are messages to diet, lose weight, earn a “new” body or chase some ideal that usually ends up making us feel worse about ourselves. This pressure can leave us exhausted before the year even begins. Instead of repeating the cycle of unrealistic goals I want to invite you to explore a different approach this January. One rooted in self compassion,

The holiday season can be beautiful and complicated. While lights twinkle and schedules fill, many people in eating disorder recovery notice an increase in stress, pressure, or old emotional patterns. If this month feels tender, heavy, or overwhelming, you are not alone. December invites us to slow down, breathe deeper, soften our expectations, and offer ourselves radical compassion. This newsletter is designed to support you in finding small pockets of peace, connection, and