Category: BIPOC

Embracing Your Intersectional Healing Journey: Nurturing Wellness within Diverse Identities

In the pursuit of healing and wellness, we often find ourselves navigating various challenges and seeking solace in a world that may not fully understand the complexity of our identities. The concept of intersectional healing acknowledges that our well-being is deeply intertwined with the various aspects of our identities, such as race, gender, size, culture, and more. In this blog post, I hope to … Read More Embracing Your Intersectional Healing Journey: Nurturing Wellness within Diverse Identities

Misogynoir, Food and Body: An Intersectional Look

Common Tropes of Misogynoir As a wellness professional focusing on social justice and intersectionality, it is my mission to delve into the intricate patterns that shape human experiences, especially those arising from diverse intersections of gender, race, and culture. One of the most critical yet overlooked aspects in this matrix is the concept of ‘misogynoir’ – a term coined by Moya Bailey that specifically … Read More Misogynoir, Food and Body: An Intersectional Look

Food Culture is for Kids

Connecting children to their food culture is an essential aspect of fostering a strong sense of identity, belonging, and understanding of their heritage. In today’s globalized world, it is more important than ever to preserve and celebrate our diverse food traditions. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of teaching children about cultural foods and offer practical tips for making it an enjoyable … Read More Food Culture is for Kids

Food Freedom: Worth the Fight

Caring for oneself shouldn’t be hard. Yet, if you’ve ever experienced restrictive dieting or the hang-ups of trying to conform to predetermined beauty standards that society has dictated, it can feel borderline impossible. But let me tell you something: You deserve better and food freedom is worth fighting for! As someone who’s been through a roller coaster journey filled with anti-diet concepts, healthy lifestyle … Read More Food Freedom: Worth the Fight