Lisa Schlosberg’s story on Normalize The Conversation hit me deep because it mirrored my own. From childhood cheerleading to teenage perfectionism, diet culture shaped my body, my mind, and my worth. This is my journey through eating disorder recovery, body image struggles, and learning to embrace my value beyond a number.

Anxiety has a way of convincing us that worst-case scenarios are the truth. I used to believe every one of those thoughts—until I learned about thinking traps. In this blog, I share my own story and the insights Dr. Terri Bacow gave me on how to recognize and challenge anxious thoughts, ground yourself in the present, and take back control of your life.

For an entire year, I lived in a constant state of internal jet lag—flying coast to coast, surviving on little sleep, and feeling mentally foggy and physically drained. It was not until I learned about the lymphatic system and tried a lymphatic drainage massage that everything changed. In this blog, I share how resetting my biological clock and creating small daily habits helped me reconnect with my body, clear toxins, and reclaim my energy and clarity.

If you’ve ever felt like you were never allowed to rest, cry, or need — this story is for you. Here’s how I’m learning to let go of who I was told to be, and embrace who I am.