Cutting Through the Noise: Recognizing and Avoiding Diet Myths
Overwhelmed by conflicting diet advice? Discover how to cut through the noise and identify nutrition misinformation. Learn practical tips for spotting diet myths, decoding social media nutrition advice, and embracing evidence-based approaches to health.
What's the Deal with Carbohydrates? Debunking Myths and Embracing Facts
Carbs often get a bad rap, but do they really deserve it? At On The Brink, we're debunking common myths about carbohydrates and explaining why they are a crucial part of a healthy diet. From understanding the difference between simple and complex carbs to exploring the pitfalls of low-carb diets, this guide will help you embrace carbs with confidence. Ready to fuel your body and mind the right way? Read on!
Nutrition Adequacy: When Enough Feels Like Too Much
Moving away from dieting and healing from an eating disorder asks you to learn what enough looks like on a plate and feels like in your body. Even if it’s the same five things at first. Even if it’s only the food they feel safe eating. This is about trust and adequacy.
Self-Compassion: Self-Kindness Versus Self-Judgement
One of the pillars of self-compassion is Self-Kindness. Connecting with our “inner child” is one way we can practice self-kindness. The inner child concept in psychology is where we imagine the childhood version of ourselves and what we would say to them if we had a chance.
Self Compassion: An Overview
An overview of self-compassion with real-life examples that address diet culture and moving away from dieting and rigid food rules.
Glimmers And Triggers: The Things That "Move" Us
Knowing your triggers, cues of danger, that activate a defense response AND glimmers, cues of safety, that lead to connection and calm may be the missing piece of healing your relationship with food.
Story Follows State: The Role Our Nervous System Plays In Our Relationship With Food
How does our nervous system state narrate the story of who we are with food? The Polyvagal Theory is another resource for bringing consciousness to otherwise unconscious behaviors.
I Didn't Ask For This.
How to move forward when you are feeling mad and afraid about the reality of your life or are resisting change.
Coming Home To Your Body This Holiday Season
How to shut down bad body talk this holiday season.
Your Body Is Calling. Pick Up.
Our body is a source of wisdom and strength. Learn the process of noticing the sensations and being open for what they might be telling you.