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4 Ways to Feel Good This Summer Without Focusing on Your Appearance

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Ah, summer. No school, no deadlines, and no obligations. In their place: cookouts, pool parties, beach trips, vacations, etc. Life is easy-breezy, a two-month-long, Instagram-worthy holiday. But—what if your summer isn’t this? What if…
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11 Empowering Songs to Add to Your Summer Playlist

Music is such a fantastic outlet for those of us looking for comfort, meaning, and inspiration. We are so lucky to have so many musicians coming out with tracks that are aimed at body positivity, self-love, and breaking societal standards. Here…
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Simple Living: Creating the Best Version of Myself

Simple living was a concept first introduced to me back in 2008, when I attended sleepaway camp for the first time. It was an all-girls traditional camp in the middle of Maine. I remember the initial feeling of exhilaration as I drove up the…
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5 Ways to Self-Care This 4th of July Weekend

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With the anticipation of celebrating Independence Day growing every day, people all across America seem to be getting ready, picking up paper plates and plastic cutlery, standing in long lines at the supermarket, or stocking up on red, white,…
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21 Tips for an Amazing Summer of Self-Care

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In the wise words of the High School Musical 2 cast, “What time is it? Summertime!” Summer is finally upon us, and we could not be more excited! Summer means more daylight, relaxing, going on adventures and vacations, and living each…
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Your Cause Shouldn’t Be Concerned With My Body

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How often do advertisements and social media posts generate discussion not about the cause of the post or advertisement, but because of the way the message was delivered?Over the weekend, Moby, an American DJ and well known vegan activist, posted…
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Talking Back to Popular Myths About Your Postpartum Body

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There is enormous cultural pressure to have our bodies look and feel the same after pregnancy and childbirth. These narratives about “getting your body back” are presented as a focus on health, but there is nothing healthy about the expectation…
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7 Steps for a Body-Positive Pregnancy

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Our bodies, and our relationships with our bodies, are complicated. We bring our whole body history to birth—our stories of pleasure, pain, strength, weakness, successes, failures, belonging, and outsiderness. These histories are also shaped…
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Brazilian Illustrator Marcela Sabiá is Challenging the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health, Body Image & Disability

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Marcela Sabiá is a 26-year-old Brazilian illustrator who loves dogs, astrology, and creating art that makes the world a better place. She first started creating art professionally in 2015, and now, nearly three years later, she boasts an Instagram…
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How Having My Entire Body Painted in San Francisco Helped Me Make Peace with Myself

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In kindergarten, my mother helped me put together an elaborate project about butterflies. When my turn arrived to present to the class, I cowered behind my teacher, absolutely terrified of the dozens of pairs of eyes on me. This pattern continued…

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