Body Image Relationships

In Body Image, Relationships, and Sexuality: Personal Journeys to Recovery in Overeaters Anonymous, OA members tell their stories of suffering, loss, and harm--sharing how they regenerated and changed themselves; how they found renewed hope, acceptance, and strength; how they are recovering from hurting themselves and their bodies; and how their relationships with food have changed. We invite you to read these stories to find the peace, hope, and serenity OA members have found through working the Twelve Steps of Overeaters Anonymous.

Anxiety is on the rise, and teenagers are not immune. In fact, the prevalence of social media makes social anxiety in adolescents more likely than ever. Does your teen compare themselves to the influencers and pop stars they see on Instagram? Our teenagers are fighting an uphill battle when it comes to self-image. They’re surrounded by airbrushed photos and the pressure to live up to an impossible ideal–even more so than we were when we were younger.

As both a tomboy and a late bloomer, comedian Jessi Klein grew up feeling more like an outsider than a participant in the rites of modern femininity. "Jessi Klein is a brilliant comedic mind and this book is a perfect reflection of that. It's like having a glass of wine with the best friend you...

Finally break free from the weight of emotional eating and transform your relationship with food, even if you've struggled for years! Are you constantly battling the invisible force of emotional hunger, often finding comfort in food when life becomes overwhelming? Do you feel like the cycle of bingeing and guilt has become an inseverable part of your story? Have you tried every diet and fad solution with zero lasting results, only to end up feeling misunderstood and ashamed? You're not facing this alone. Many who struggle with emotional eating feel exactly like you, but there is a path to ...

Rewrite Your Story is a structured, therapeutic workbook for individuals struggling with binge eating, emotional eating, chronic dieting, body image issues, or long-term food-related shame. Built as a practical extension of the insights in The Hungry Mind, this workbook provides the space, structure, and support to help you rebuild your relationship with food, feelings, and your body. Grounded in principles from somatic psychology, trauma recovery, and intuitive eating, this workbook helps you move beyond behavior into deeper healing. It is a safe, nonjudgmental space to reflect, grow, and ...

August and her bonded Monster face a cutthroat competition to advance within their secret society as part of August’s mission to avenge her brother in this “thrilling, high-stakes” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) sequel to A Mastery of Monsters. August Black risked everything to find her...

2017 Audie Award Finalist for Audiobook of the Year and Narration by the Author #1 New York Times Bestseller The Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and star of Inside Amy Schumer, Hulu’s Life & Beth, and the acclaimed film Trainwreck has taken the entertainment world by storm with...

If you don't like what you see when you look in the mirror, you may not realize that these feelings are entirely within your grasp. You don't need extensive cosmetic surgery, pricey beauty treatments, or weight loss programs, but you may need to do something even more drastic - change your perspective and the way you view yourself. The Body Image Workbook offers a comprehensive program to help you stop focusing on your perceived imperfections and start feeling more confident about the way you look.

End the lifelong war against your physical shape and find lasting somatic healing through nervous system regulation. Whether you are navigating chronic illness, recovering from medical trauma, or simply exhausted by rigid food rules, this compassionate health and wellness guide offers a gentle...

Seventeen-year-old Elena is vanishing. Every day means renewed determination, so every day means fewer calories. This is the story of a girl whose armor against anxiety becomes artillery against herself as she battles on both sides of a lose-lose war in a struggle with anorexia.

In this imperfect world, even good gifts—like your body!—come with major challenges. Over thirty-one days, learn how to pursue and enjoy God's good purpose for your embodied life.

Is your teen navigating a time of change and growth, and you want to help them handle everyday challenges as best as possible? Discover a valuable ally with the Ultimate Coping Skills For Teens Workbook—a practical, up-to-date guide designed to support both teens and parents on the journey toward well-being, confidence, and self-assurance. Inside, your teen will discover: Simple, therapist-approved strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and difficult feelings Fun and practical exercises, prompts, and worksheets—designed for real teens and real life Expert guidance on handling social ...

The Happiness Project meets So Sad Today in this "hilariously witty, unflinchingly honest" book from Words of Women founder Lauren Martin, as she contemplates the nature of negative emotions -- and the insights that helped her to take control of her life (Bobbi Brown).Five years ago, Lauren...

Discover easy, fun, and free ways to practice self-care in your daily life, with no extra time needed. Find out how to pamper and care for yourself as well as you care for others, without guilt. In this book you will find 100 ways to enjoy self-care and increase your self-esteem. You owe it to yourself as a human being!

The weight came off. Nobody told you that's where the hard part begins. Every book about the new weight-loss medications argues about whether to take them, explains how they work, and then stops — right now, your real life changes. This is the book that begins there. Warm, honest, and free of meal plans, numbers, and judgment, Life With and After GLP-1 is a companion for the part no one prepared you for: the stranger in the mirror, the strange quiet where the food noise used to be, the sick days early on, the friends and partners who shift when you do, the comments, the money, the fear of...

GOLD MEDAL WINNER 2024 GLOBAL PUBLISHING AWARDS for Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction Written by an ex-Vogue and Elle Beauty Editor and AWARD WINNING AUTHOR who knows the media inside and out, "Girl Unplugged" lifts the lid on social media, body love and girl group dynamics to show you how to UNPLUG from the pressure - on your own terms! Are you ready to discover unbreakable self-esteem and total body love? Do you want to "unplug" from the comparison culture of social media and peer pressure? You’ve come to the right place! In "Girl Unplugged: Survival Guide for Teens," you’ll ...

You’ve spent years trying to fix your body. What if the real healing begins when you stop fighting it? If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt like a project to manage—shrunk, sculpted, hidden, or improved—you’re not alone. And you’re not broken. You’ve simply been living in a world that profits from your shame. The Body Peace Project is a mindful, zero-pressure guide to unlearning that shame, rebuilding body trust, and finally feeling at home in your skin—without needing to earn it. This book offers something deeper than body love: a softer, more sustainable ...

An inspiring and revealing essay about motherhood, self-acceptance, and overcoming the fears that hold you back by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Open Book.

Tender, brutal, devastating, OVERSPILL is the debut novel from incredible new literary talent, Charlotte Paradise, perfect for fans of Sally Rooney and Coco Mellors 'This book will break your heart, mend it, and send you away with hope' Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb 'A gorgeous, aching, generous...

My sophomore year changed everything. I dropped 40 pounds after a stint in fat camp. Prior to losing weight, most of my time was spent comparing myself to my twin sister and trying to hide my cankles. But losing weight made all things seem possible. Now I'm popular, vying for the hottest guy in school and competing for a prom queen nomination. Finally, I'm getting noticed, and it's all because I dropped the pounds.