
How to Make Peace with Food When You Are Stuck in the Restrict-Binge Cycle
Struggling with the restrict-binge cycle? Discover how to find relief from emotional eating and food guilt. Learn effective strategies, including Self-Compassion and Intuitive Eating, to heal your relationship with food and find peace within your body. Find out about how IFS and Brainspotting can help! Explore compassionate, weight-inclusive therapy options at Veraluna Wellness in Chicago, IL, and Charleston, SC. Ready to reclaim your freedom? Read more now!

Caring for the Inner Child Who Feels Unworthy: Embracing Self-Compassion for Deeply Held Body Shame
Does Your Inner Child Still Feel Unworthy?
Let’s be real—do you still hear echoes of those childhood comments about your body? Maybe it was a family member casually mentioning your weight, or a classmate making a thoughtless remark. To them, it might have seemed harmless, but for you? It left a mark.
These small moments have a way of sticking, growing into beliefs about our worth that can follow us into adulthood. Add in society’s endless beauty standards, and it’s no wonder we struggle to shake those messages.
But here’s the truth: those old stories don’t define you. Healing starts when you reconnect with your inner child—the part of you who first heard those hurtful words—and offer them the compassion they’ve always needed. With kindness and a little courage, you can rewrite those harmful narratives and build a relationship with your body rooted in love and acceptance.
Ready to begin? Let’s explore the roots of body shame, how it shows up in your life, and actionable steps to nurture your inner child and find healing.

Rediscover Your Authentic Self: Choosing Your Guiding Word for 2025
Embrace your authentic self with a guiding word for the new year. My 2024 journey with "Simplicity" and my focus on "Emerge" for 2025 show how reflection and intention lead to balance and connection.