Rebuilding Trust with Your Body: Reconnecting with Hunger Cues in Eating Disorder Recovery

You Are Enough, Exactly As You Are: Navigating Postpartum Body Image and Disordered Eating in a Toxic “Bounce Back” Culture

Becoming a mother is one of the most profound transitions a person can experience. It’s a radical shift—not only in our daily lives but in our identity, our relationships, our priorities, and yes, our bodies. And yet, amidst the sleep deprivation, hormonal fluctuations, emotional highs and lows, and the steep learning curve of parenthood, we’re bombarded with one toxic message:

“Bounce back.”

Finding Your True Self Beyond Body Image

Many people with eating disorders often struggle with a profound sense of disconnection from who they truly are. For some, self-worth becomes intricately tied to body image or eating habits, and over time, this can cause a person to feel as if they are nothing more than what they see in the mirror. When this happens, we lose sight of our true selves, focusing more on numbers, shapes, and labels than on the qualities that truly define us.

A Beautiful Pause: Reflections from the Rest & Restore Day Retreat

A Beautiful Pause: Reflections from the Rest & Restore Day Retreat

There is something sacred that happens when a group of women come together with a shared intention to rest, reflect, and reconnect. Last weekend’s Rest & Restore Day Retreat was a soul-nourishing reminder that slowing down isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Book Review: Embrace Kids – A Must-Read for Every Caring Adult

**Book Review: Embrace Kids – A Must-Read for Every Caring Adult**

Compulsive Exercise: When Movement Becomes a Way to Control

Exercise is often praised for its numerous benefits, from improving physical health to boosting mental well-being. However, for some people, exercise can become a way to control their bodies, emotions, or even their food intake. This behaviour is often referred to as compulsive exercise, and it can be a significant struggle for those living with it.

A Weekend of Rest, Connection, and Rejuvenation at Maruia Hot Springs

Sometimes, the most precious gift we can give ourselves is permission to pause. To step away from the never-ending to-do list, the busyness of daily life, and the constant pull of responsibility.

A Weekend of Connection, Movement, and Nourishment

There’s something incredibly transformative about giving yourself the space to retreat. In the busyness of daily life, it’s easy to put our own needs on the back burner, to stay caught up in routines, responsibilities, and the endless to-do lists. But retreats offer something different—a pause, a chance to reset, to nourish body and mind, and to reconnect with what truly matters. They remind us of the importance of community, movement, mindfulness, and deep rest. They provide the kind of clarity and inspiration that’s hard to access in the everyday hustle.