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I used to hate looking at pictures of me

I used to hate looking at pictures of me

by Donatella Porceddu | Aug 25, 2022 | Body Acceptance, Diet Culture

Last weekend, I spent some nice time out in nature with a couple of friends I hadn’t seen in a very long time and with my dog Gracie. As I sat in the living room, at the end of the day, still enjoying the warmth from the sun on my skin and sipping something...
Dealing with diet & body talk at the Christmas table

Dealing with diet & body talk at the Christmas table

by Donatella Porceddu | Dec 16, 2021 | Bingeing, Body Acceptance, Diet Culture

In this article I offer my point of view on how to deal with diet & body talk at the Christmas table. Conversations about body dissatisfaction, weight-loss intentions & food guilt are often dominant at the Christmas table. Just like the weather, these seem to...
How do I accept my body in a diet focused world?

How do I accept my body in a diet focused world?

by Donatella Porceddu | Nov 8, 2021 | Body Acceptance, Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating, Mindset

What comes to your mind as you see this pic for the first time? In my practice, I like using the analogy of the umbrella and the rain. What is it? It’s an image that helps me explain how difficult it is to live in our body in a world where diet culture and...
Are you looking at my belly?

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

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...

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