For many people, the holiday season brings a shift in how they experience their bodies. Body image thoughts may feel more persistent, more emotionally charged, or more difficult to step away from. These experiences are often less about the body itself and more about the conditions surrounding it . The holidays tend to compress time, alter daily rhythms, and increase expectations. Social, financial, and emotional pressures often accumulate within a relatively short period. When this happens,...

Embodiment in Nutrition Counseling Series - Part 2 In Part 1, we explored an introduction to embodiment when applied to nourishing our bodies. Noticing hunger, fullness, fatigue, and other bodily cues gives us vital information about our needs. Paying attention to these cues builds awareness over time. Moreover, sensing and feeling inside our bodies can guide us on how to respond with care. For example, that 3 PM tension headache you get? While several factors may trigger that, what would it...

Embodiment in Nutrition Counseling Series - Part 1 With naming my practice Embodied Nutrition , I cannot understate how much embodiment has become a guiding thread in how I approach nutrition counseling. However, it hasn’t always been easy to put into words professionally. I think this is because parts of it feel so personal. This post is part reflection and part explanation — an attempt to share what embodiment means to me, why it matters for nourishment, and how it’s shaped the way I work...