Levana’s Blog
I explore different topics related to my work, my life or sometimes my random thoughts. I hope you enjoy reading! If you have subjects that you’d like to know more about, reach out and let me know. I can always use the inspiration.
Wellness is just another word for anything but fat
When employers institute wellness programs that are connected to health insurance, they are setting up a system to reward thin and able bodies and punish fat and disabled bodies.
It's not going to be okay, and that's okay
A very personal story of my early childhood trauma and coming into my own at age 40.
Let's thank our Binge Eating for helping us
Believe it or not, bingeing was helpful to you at one point in your life. Learn about how to helped and how being thankful is important in recovery.
Ending the Eating Disorder Shame Spiral
Many people envision a frail, emaciated young woman who is wasting away to nothing. You might be surprised to know that many people with eating disorders look just like you.
How do you feel about the "F" word?
Are you comfortable with the word FAT? Do you use it? Is it positive, negative or neutral for you? If you are like most people, describing yourself or someone else as fat is an insult of the worst kind. Read about how neutralizing the word can help you as well as society.
When was your first diet?
I look at myself in old photos and see a beautiful, innocent and healthy girl. I wonder what my relationship with food and my body would be like today if I was told that I was beautiful and encouraged to love my body.