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Alexandra & her son at a family photo shoot, that at first caused body image distress, but turned into an opportunity to cultivate self-compassion and healing.

That moment when you open your gallery of new family photos, and before you can even smile at the love they captured, that old familiar voice pipes up… I want to share something vulnerable with you today. Something that happened just this weekend that reminded me that no matter how far we come in our […]

Body Image Healing

When Photos Trigger Old Body Image Stories (and How to Handle It)

Photo is of a payment slip that says, "You don't have to pay for you Halloween candy at the gym or with your next meal."

Let’s talk about Halloween, candy, and the wild amount of guilt-inducing messages that happen this time of year. You know the ones I’m talking about – the “earn your candy” workout classes, the “how to have a healthy Halloween” articles (spoiler: Halloween doesn’t need to be healthy), and the endless tips for avoiding the candy […]

Ditching Dieting

No More Food Guilt: Halloween Candy

Alexandra scrolling on social media and recognizing her worth beyond the highlight reels that make up the feed.

I started today with a good cry. Just a whole bunch of tears in the car. It wasn’t triggered by anything specific, just a culmination of the pressures and uncertainties weighing on my mind. As I sat there, wiping away the tears, I couldn’t help but think about how different my morning looked compared to […]

Tips, Tricks, & Advice

Social Media Vs. Reality: Navigating Life Beyond Your Feed

Alexandra sitting at a table in a cafe writing this blog post about how health has nothing to do with the size of your body.

In a world obsessed with appearance and the pursuit of the “perfect” body, it’s easy to fall into the trap of equating health with body size. However, the reality is far more nuanced than the number on a scale or the measurements of your body. The truth is, health has nothing to do with the […]

Body Image Healing

The Truth About Health: It’s Not Defined by the Size of Your Body

Alexandra surrounded by balloons and smiling optimistically, while she celebrates body acceptance.

In a world that often bombards us with unrealistic beauty standards, embracing and accepting our bodies can be a challenging journey. Body acceptance can feel like a pipe dream. The journey toward accepting one’s body is a deeply individual experience. Each person’s relationship with their body is unique, shaped by their personal history, experiences, and […]

Body Image Healing, Tips, Tricks, & Advice

What is Body Acceptance: Navigating Challenges with Curiosity and Self-Love

Alexandra smiling, holding her pregnant belly soon after begin diagnosed with Gestational diabetes.

When I first embarked on this pregnancy journey, I realized just how much of it was a mystery to me. Sure, I had seen the beautiful baby bumps and heard stories from other moms, but experiencing it firsthand was an entirely different ballgame. There are so many unknowns, so much that we are never taught […]

About Me, Inspiration

Unlocking Self-Acceptance and Intuitive Eating: How My Gestational Diabetes Is a Catalyst

Alexandra about to eat at a cupcake, knowing that she will never feel guilt about food again.

Have you ever felt guilty over something you ate? I remember when I used to swear to myself that I would be “better.” I would stop eating sugar, carbs, or [insert food demonized by diet culture]. And when I inevitably ate said food or food group, because let’s be real, you can’t avoid or restrict […]

Ditching Dieting

Letting Go of Food Guilt

Alexandra is announcing her on pregnancy Valentine's Day with her husband by holding up a baby onesie that says "Our Little Valentine." This is a part of her sharing her body acceptance journey along the way.

I have a big announcement. In case you didn’t know, I’m pregnant! *insert happy tears* I recently shared this on my Instagram story because I’ve been navigating body changes recently, and I asked if people would be interested in me sharing my journey through an Intuitive Eating and body acceptance lens. And the response was overwhelmingly […]

About Me, Body Image Healing

My New Era of Body Acceptance: Pregnancy

With my recent PCOS and Hypothyroidism diagnosis, this image depicts the optimism with which I approach accepting my body.

The road to body acceptance doesn’t really have a destination. In fact, it’s, arguably, never-ending. I know because not only do I help my clients on that journey every day, I’m on that journey myself. And sometimes life has a way of reminding you of what’s important when you least expect it. Let me explain… […]

Body Image Healing

My (Continued) Body Acceptance Journey: PCOS & Hypothyroidism

Coach Alexandra sitting in a coffee shop smiling.

I recently finished enrolling for my program, the Body Love Transformation. This is a four month, 1:1, bespoke, coaching program designed to help you change your life from the inside out. Based on the principles of Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size, and body acceptance, I usher my clients into a life of food freedom, […]

Tips, Tricks, & Advice

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