Self-love Archives - The Mindful Body

The time I sat still to heal my relationship with food

by Donatella Porceddu | Oct 21, 2021 | Bingeing, Mindful eating, Self-love

I’d like to tell you about the time I sat still as part of the journey to heal my relationship with food. 7 years ago I visited Plum Village for the first time. I was looking to spend my holidays differently and seriously craving some quiet time from the busy...

A message every woman should hear

by Donatella Porceddu | Sep 10, 2021 | Coaching, Self-love

I have a confession to make. And I believe it’s something every woman should hear. Most of the time, when I write in here or on the blog or on social media, I can hear a little voice saying: “Are you sure this is useful?” or “This won’t...

Are you looking at my belly?

by Donatella Porceddu | Aug 26, 2021 | Diet Culture, Mindset, Self-love

The insecurities of us women can be truly endless. From the dress we are wearing to “Is my hair okay?” to “I don’t know if my idea is really good”, to “I don’t think I have the skills and competences to do the job I...

Three things to help you feel comfortable in your body

by Donatella Porceddu | Jul 23, 2021 | Coaching, Mindset, Self-love

Let’s talk about the things that can help you feel more comfortable in your body. I had a recent conversation with a kind and brilliant woman on how she felt about her body, pre and post-pandemic. I couldn’t help but noticing the harsh body narrative that...

The impact of body shaming experiences in your life

by Donatella Porceddu | Jul 2, 2021 | Diet Culture, Self-love

In today’s article I want to share some examples of comments received when I was quite young, and the way this experiences of body shaming triggered a very difficult relationship with my body. This, along with the constant need to seek validation from others...

Worried about the weight gained during the pandemic?

by Donatella Porceddu | Apr 17, 2021 | Diet Culture, Mindset, Self-love

Worried about the weight gained during the pandemic? Feeling like your body is not ready for the reopening of society? It seems like after a long long winter we’re finally beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel. We might soon get back some freedom to...