Embodying Hope

Embodying Hope Embodiment is political. Recovery is messy. Hope is radical. Embodying Hope is a recovery space rooted in narrative therapy, lived experience & body liberation.

16/12/2025

You don’t need another professional who understands eating disorders in theory.

You deserve someone who knows what it’s like when recovery feels exhausting, confusing, and deeply personal. Someone who can spot diet culture in disguise, tell fear from resistance, and sit with the messy middle without rushing you through it.

Lived experience doesn’t replace training.
It deepens it.

Lived experience isn’t about oversharing or centering the therapist.
It’s about not being alone in the work.

It means I can meet you without fear, without shock, and without agendas that don’t fit your life.

Real understanding. Real tools. Real hope.

Reach out if you want to work with me or learn more!

Last night’s attack in Bondi was horrifying.I grew up in Sydney, and having recently moved back to Australia after many ...
15/12/2025

Last night’s attack in Bondi was horrifying.

I grew up in Sydney, and having recently moved back to Australia after many years in the U.S., this has landed close to home. Bondi is a place associated with everyday life, community, and familiarity. To see it become the site of such violence is heartbreaking.

What happened was an act of violence rooted in hate, and it deserves to be named clearly. Terrorism has no place here. Antisemitism has no place here. Jewish people should not have to live with fear simply for existing.

To the Australian Jewish community: we see you. I stand with you. Your safety, dignity, and right to live freely and visibly matter.

Events like this don’t just affect those directly harmed. They ripple outward. They shake our sense of safety. They stir grief, anger, fear, and exhaustion, especially for Jewish communities and for anyone who has lived with trauma, racism, or violence before.

If you’re feeling unsettled, overwhelmed, or not quite yourself today, that makes sense. You don’t need to “be fine.” You don’t need to carry this alone.

Support is available in Australia:

• Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
• Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 or online chat
• Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 (ages 5–25)
• 13YARN – 13 92 76 (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander support)
• JewishCare NSW – 1300 544 357 (specialist support for Jewish individuals and families)

If you’re struggling right now, reaching out is not weakness. It’s a reasonable response to an unreasonable act of violence.

We grieve with those impacted. We reject hate in all its forms. And we keep showing up for one another, especially when fear tries to pull us apart.

🖤

11/12/2025

Some people grow older.
You grew wiser.
Protect your peace. Keep your shine.

26/11/2025

It’s abt how you respond to the feelings that matters. If hating your body leads you to starving, compulsively exercising, binge eating, purging, missing events with friends, avoiding outings, not wearing what you want to wear, and other things that basically keep you out of life, then that’s a problem. But the problem isn’t the body hatred itself, it’s the actions in response to it. You can hate your body AND still decide to go to class. Hate your body and wear the dress you thought was cute. Hate your body and go to the beach.

Believe me, I know this isn’t easy. That voice is SO loud. But I really thought I had to wait for that voice to get quieter before I could start to do things I wanted and start to feel better. And that’s not how it works. Slowly (and I do mean S-L-O-W-L-Y) by doing life while hating my body, that voice started to get a little quieter and show up a little less.

It’s still there and makes appearances. And yes, I am recovered. And yes, I still can hate my body. Maybe not all the time. But I also have a lot of practice at living my life in a body that I may not love, but is allowing me to live in a life I do.

If you like what you read and would like to work with me or chat more, or perhaps something I said resonated and you are struggling with body hatred and can’t imagine how to live life more fully in the face of that body hatred, reach out! I have space for a few new clients as we move into the holiday season.

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If you know a teen who’s struggling with food or body image, this group gives them a supportive space to talk about the ...
26/11/2025

If you know a teen who’s struggling with food or body image, this group gives them a supportive space to talk about the real-life pressures they face — school stress, friendships, identity, family dynamics, social media, and the constant “be this / look like that” messaging everywhere they turn.

Over 8 weeks, teens will learn grounding tools, build confidence, and feel less alone through meaningful peer connection — all within a HAES-aligned, inclusive, neuroaffirming approach. 💛

Tuesdays | Dec 2 – Feb 3
5:00–6:00 PM PST | Ages 13–18
Signup link: https://bit.ly/teenedgrp
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If you’re supporting a teen who’s struggling with food or body image, they don’t have to navigate it alone.This 8-week T...
25/11/2025

If you’re supporting a teen who’s struggling with food or body image, they don’t have to navigate it alone.

This 8-week Teen Food & Body Image Group creates a supportive space to talk about school stress, friendships, family dynamics, identity, and the pressure of social media + diet culture — all within a HAES-aligned, neuroaffirming approach.

Teens will learn grounding tools, build confidence, and connect with peers who understand their experiences.

📅 Starts Dec 2 (break Dec 23 + 30)
📍 Virtual
👥 Ages 13–18 (high school)

Details + signup: https://bit.ly/teenedgrp

23/10/2025

Did you know, one of the hardest things about having an invisible disability…is that it doesn’t look like anything’s wrong.

People see me out here walking my dog or smiling and assume I’m fine.

But what they don’t see are the flare-ups, the fatigue, or the mental gymnastics it takes just to get through the day.

So if you’re out here doing life with an invisible illness — I see you.

You’re not faking being sick. You’re fighting to live fully. 💛

It’s Invisible Disabilities Week — let’s make the unseen visible.

15/10/2025

Did you know they call Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia “the su***de disease”. This is because the pain is so severe and, for some (like myself) it’s constant and unrelenting.

Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia (GPN) is caused by a compression of the 9th cranial nerve. I was lucky enough to actually have 4 cranial nerves compressed, but since my pain started with the Glossopharyngeal nerve pain, and was the hardest to get help and a diagnosis for, I speak abt it the most.

This is a very rare disease. Most doctors and medical professionals have not even heard of it.

Living with a rare disease is challenging. I adjust a lot of my life to try and mitigate the symptoms. One of the big ones post-surgery that has remained is come wind.

Cold wind, barometric temperature changes, spicy food, sugary foods, are just some of the things that can trigger or exhaserbate the pain.

After 5 years in windy San Francisco I made the move to SE Queensland (the Sunshine Coast). It’s hard to put to words how much this has improved my quality of life.

Stay tuned for more info on living with this rare disease, my path to a diagnosis, and what it means to be a recovered eating disorder professional navigating this journey

Do these statements feel all too familiar? 👉 A new diagnosis or chronic illness has increased anxiety about food & eatin...
30/09/2025

Do these statements feel all too familiar?
👉 A new diagnosis or chronic illness has increased anxiety about food & eating
👉 You’ve been recommended to eliminate certain foods to help reduce symptoms, and you worry this will lead to a relapse in your recovery
👉 You’re stuck between doing what is best for your body and honoring your mental health
👉 You find it difficult to make peace with your body when you feel betrayed by yours
👉 You’re tired of being accused of not “really being sick”
👉 Your life has become an endless rotation of doctors appointments, tests, and hospitals, and with that, there comes an increased focus on “health” and exposure to numbers that is becoming triggering?

If so, then this group is for YOU 🙌

Join us in an 8 week online therapy group, SupportED Spoonies, for those navigating eating disorder recovery while living with a chronic health condition/disability.

🗓️ Mondays, Oct 7th- Nov 25
🕛 5pm - 6pm PST
📍 Online via Zoom
🤝 Adults 18+

Meet others who may validate, encourage, and understand your experiences. In this compassionate and inclusive space, we hold the belief that all bodies are good bodies, while also acknowledging and addressing the personal and structural challenges of illness and disability.

This group will provide discussions around:
💛 Disability justice, Accessibility, & Medical Advocacy
💙 Coping Mechanisms, Self-Care Strategies, & Medical Management
💚 Accommodations and Adaptations for lifestyle and ED treatment
❤️ Relationships and Social Support
🧡 and much more…

Rooted in , principles, , and affirmative of folks across the gender and sexuality spectra. We are committed to justice and strive to create an environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.

It is EXHAUSTING living with chronic illness and then navigating eating disorder recovery on top of that. Join a space with others who get it and you never need to justify your experience.

Sign ups open!
For more information or to register please complete the registration form bit.ly/SSgrp

I'm still reeling from the International Weight Stigma Conference 2025 on the Gold Coast - two incredible days that have...
07/07/2025

I'm still reeling from the International Weight Stigma Conference 2025 on the Gold Coast - two incredible days that have left me bursting with ideas. Presenting for the first time in Australia, just five months after returning home, made it extra special - I won't lie, tears were shed!

The conference was a poignant reminder of the importance of self-care, especially when faced with perfectionism and the pressures of chronic illness, disability, financial insecurity, and more. It was a powerful exercise in vulnerability and acknowledging the forces that can hold us back.

I'll share more about my presentation and the conference soon, but for now, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in making this event happen. Your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed.

Cookies and cake! No such thing as breakfast only foods! Who’s with me? Who else mixes it up and eats any food for break...
24/06/2025

Cookies and cake! No such thing as breakfast only foods!

Who’s with me? Who else mixes it up and eats any food for breakfast?

Here’s a gentle reminder: You are allowed to take up space and to rest. 💖In the aftermath of the recent events, you may ...
16/01/2025

Here’s a gentle reminder: You are allowed to take up space and to rest. 💖

In the aftermath of the recent events, you may be navigating a mix of emotions—grief, stress, exhaustion, or even numbness. If you're also in eating disorder recovery, this time might feel especially heavy.

Remember, recovery isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing yourself compassion in the midst of chaos.

Take care 🧡

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