We often talk about the problem Hollywood has with its lack of female directors, female-driven stories on par with that of male-driven stories, and that the big decisions coming from all the major studios are made through the male gaze, which of course has a trickle down effect when it comes to green-lighting films about…
When Aerie lingerie burst onto the scene in 2014 under their parent company American Eagle, they sent a bold statement about body positivity right from the outset. They declared they would not be using photoshop, and vowed to portray models in their campaigns of all different body sizes. After a couple of dismal sales quarters,…
Don’t be fooled by the title, this new dark comedy feature film from filmmaker L Jean Schwartz will make you think about the serious issue of suicide in a whole new way. There are many horrible things happening around the world today, and sometimes a serious or hard-hitting news story just can’t motivate us enough…
A new French law is set to change the way the fashion industry operates and also how the standards of beauty are portrayed in one of the fashion capitals of the world. Socialist lawmaker and doctor, Olivier Veran had been campaigning to add language to an existing health bill which was voted in by French…
There are numerous ways to tackle eating disorders, and it is certainly not a “one size fits all”approach. While there are doctors, treatment centers and health experts who offer medical advice and help, they certainly can’t do for eating disorder patients what other sufferers and survivors can- empathize first hand. One of those former sufferers…
Jes Baker is one of our fave body image bloggers. Her website ‘The Militant Baker’ often posts critiques and thought provoking prose on how society, the media and advertising have done a wonderful job of making us all feel unworthy and horrible in our bodies. That goes for men too, because the pressure on us…
By Laura Yates If you had said to me 10 years ago, that in 2014 I would have started a business as a coach and mentor, I would have sworn that you had the wrong girl! It sounds like a cliché that everything happens for a reason, but if it wasn’t for the journey…
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs), also known as IOP rehab, stand as a beacon of hope for individuals seeking comprehensive treatment and support for various mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders. Offering a balance between the structure of inpatient care and the freedom of outpatient services, IOP rehabs provide a vital lifeline for those striving…
By Grace Kurfman When I was 23 I flew to Norway with no idea when I was coming back and even less of an idea of what I was doing once I got there. I didn’t even know what the phrase “backpacking” meant! I thought it was only ‘backpacking around Europe’ if someone went hiking…
As the seasons begin to change, so do our moods and day-to-day activities. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, we are preparing for colder months and darker days, which also brings Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly referred to as seasonal depression. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, shorter days and less daylight may trigger a…
It has been touted by New York Times bestselling author Jay Shetty, giving Rukmini Poddar’s new creative journal a mindfulness stamp of approval. Emotions add color and depth to our lives and create meaning. Taking the time to sift through our personal emotions can teach us about ourselves and help us process big feelings when…
Research shows that almost 50% of adults experience some sort of psychological aggression from their partner, meaning that toxicity in relationships is not as uncommon as you might imagine. Toxicity is not something you put up with and often, it isn’t something you can “fix”—especially if the other person is unwilling to work on themselves. Toxic relationships…
By Aanya Munagala In a world where so much about women’s health is still being discovered, there is a silent villain infiltrating the lives of millions: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Historically, women’s health has been an underfunded and under researched field. In fact, it wasn’t until the 1980s that the National Institute of Health began…
[Editor’s note: these interviews were conducted in late June, prior to the SAGAFTA strike which began on July 14.] It’s the film you MUST see this summer – the Disney Original Movie ‘The Slumber Party’, directed by Veronica Rodriguez, premiering on Disney Channel July 27, and streaming on Disney+ the following day. Based on the…
