concordia body and mind
Concordia Body and Mind; dedicated to helping you to navigate and heal from
the pervasive influence of diet culture through mindfulness.
Welcome to Concordia Body and Mind. I am passionate about supporting people who
have experienced feeling overwhelmed by societal pressures to conform to a
particular body shape and size. I bring a wealth of experience as a therapeutic
counsellor, mindfulness and mindful eating practitioner, a non-diet dietitian
and a Health At Every Size advocate.
I have experienced the harmful impact of diet culture and weight stigma, from a
young age, setting off a chain of unhealthy habits and a strained relationship
with my body. Constantly monitoring my food intake and distrusting my body's
natural cues was exhausting and became the norm. I developed a deep dislike for
my body, always feeling inadequate in the eyes of society and myself.
My personal experience has led me to embark on confronting and rejecting the
suffocating influence of diet culture. Practicing mindfulness and
self-compassion, I worked on breaking free from diets and to embrace my body in
the present moment, appreciating its natural changes. As well as personally, I
have also witnessed in my professional capacity the devastating and destructive
impact weight stigma and diet culture has on people's emotional wellbeing.
I understand how tuning out the pervasive and overwhelming influence of diet
culture can remain a constant struggle, often leaving you feeling alone.
Cultivating self-acceptance and self-worth despite a world that tries to define
your worthiness based on your size is not easy. I believe that providing the
right weight inclusive and compassionate environment is essential for you to
negotiate the complexities of body image, learn to heal, and regain trust in
yourself and your inner body wisdom. I am committed in providing a caring and
empathic approach that supports you in valuing and appreciating the incredible
vessel of your body that carries you through life.
