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I will never forget the final time I took Ephedra (via Xenadrine). I was in my parents’ house. I woke up from a dream that my heart was...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Apr 11, 2020
- 3 min
10 Tips For Celebrating Holidays During a Pandemic
What a lot of folks are experiencing right now, during the 2020 COVID19 Pandemic, is akin to grief. The loss may not be of an actual...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Mar 23, 2020
- 11 min
Tips for Helping Clients Ground During Telehealth
Like the many therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare providers around the world, our team at Three Birds Counseling has had to transit
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Jul 19, 2019
- 4 min
Your Healing Is Selfish, And That Is Okay.
I remember the first time my therapist told me to stock my pantry with binge foods—it felt so scary. It felt dangerous. It felt like I...
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Dr. Christina Rush
- Oct 2, 2018
- 4 min
OBGYN Appointments After Loss or Infertility: 6 Tips
Hi, I’m Christina. I have been pregnant three times. I’ve given birth once at 26 weeks to a micro-premie. I have gone through IVF 10 plus...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Sep 13, 2018
- 4 min
Birthday Ambivalence Disorder: When You’ve Got the Birthday Blues
No, not an actual, official DSM diagnosis. But, yes, an experience many encounter. Sometimes, every year. I hereby define Birthday...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Jan 27, 2018
- 13 min
Body Affirming Children Books That Teach Kids to Trust & Celebrate Their Bodies
I love books. I love words. I believe in the power of information. Information liberates us from oppression. One of the most effective...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Dec 12, 2017
- 5 min
Raising Our Boys To Say "I Believe Her."
Moms and Dads of boys, we need you. We need your courage and willingness as a parent to allow your sons the opportunity to develop their...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Nov 22, 2017
- 1 min
Your Body's Holiday Bill of Rights
This holiday season, as you celebrate or mourn. As you join with others or join solely with yourself, consider honoring your body with...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Nov 22, 2017
- 4 min
When You’re Angry Instead of Thankful
At this time of year, we hear a lot about gratitude and positivity. Children learn about the importance of giving thanks in school....
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Oct 16, 2017
- 5 min
When My Daughters Say Me Too
When your Me Too happens, know it is not your fault. Know that you didn't deserve it. Know that I will not be disappointed in you or mad
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Aug 10, 2017
- 3 min
Get Upside Down in Your Recovery
Sometimes you've got to get upside down to see things right side up. Kind of like the process of healing your relationship with food and...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Feb 25, 2017
- 2 min
Hangry Birds
Nothing like parental miscommunication to illustrate eating disorder concepts. This morning, my partner and I couldn't figure out why our...
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Anonymous
- Jan 27, 2017
- 6 min
Gia's Plan
Honored to be able to share this dear friend's story on the Body Politics blog. Such strength, courage, and love. I hope it moves you as...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Jan 20, 2017
- 5 min
Choosing Hope & Turning Toward the Pain
Shortly after my 2nd daughter was born, I was diagnosed with a case of Torticollis. My head and neck were stuck in a static position,...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Jan 1, 2017
- 4 min
Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti
Be kind by being you. This will enable you to be kinder to others.
Be kind by embracing ALL of you. This will enable you to embrace more of
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Nov 2, 2016
- 3 min
Why We Need Women to Shimmy & O, O, Ohhhhhh.
Why did Hillary's 2nd debate shimmy and Michelle's speech shimmy send electrifying chills through me and so many other women? Was it the...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Sep 5, 2016
- 2 min
Mommy, Your Butt is Fat
I can't say that my mommy-daughter conversations always go as smooth or as successful as the one below. Whether about bodies, food, where...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Jun 20, 2016
- 11 min
Exploring Inside Out from the Outside In: Fat is Not a Feeling.
I am SO looking forward to taking my oldest daughter to see the Pixar film Inside Out tomorrow. We have only taken her once before to see...
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Dr. Maria Paredes
- Jun 2, 2016
- 2 min
On the Battlefield
©Maria Paredes, PhD, LPCS, CEDS-S, Julie Duffy Dillon, MS, RD, NCC, LDN, CEDRD Do you feel like you're constantly fighting against your...
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