Body Image Hacks Rooted in Psychology, Not Positivity
Emily DeMalto Emily DeMalto

Body Image Hacks Rooted in Psychology, Not Positivity

Tired of being told to 'just love your body'? You’re not alone. This post explores 5 psychology-backed ways to improve body image without relying on toxic positivity or unrealistic affirmations. Rooted in self-compassion and somatic awareness, these practical hacks offer a more honest and sustainable path to feeling at home in your body.

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Breaking the Cycle: How Family Patterns Influence Eating Disorders and Understanding Familial Connection To Eating Disorders
Emily DeMalto Emily DeMalto

Breaking the Cycle: How Family Patterns Influence Eating Disorders and Understanding Familial Connection To Eating Disorders

When eating disorders show up in a family, it can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. This post explores how both genetics and environment shape our children’s relationship with food and body image—and how awareness, modeling, and mindful conversations can create a powerful path toward prevention and healing.

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5 Somatic Exercises to Regulate Your Nervous System and Support Healing from Trauma
Emily DeMalto Emily DeMalto

5 Somatic Exercises to Regulate Your Nervous System and Support Healing from Trauma

If you’re navigating trauma, chronic stress, or emotional overwhelm, your body may be holding tension you don’t even realize. These five somatic exercises—grounding, belly breathing, muscle release, orienting, and humming—offer gentle, effective tools to help soothe your nervous system and reconnect with your body’s sense of safety.

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