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  The only way to is through. This has been a gleaming theme lately. Not only in my work with others, but also in the work within myself. Life is tough, really tough. If you’re like me, you feel it all: the beauty, the pain, and everything in between. This can be overwhelmi

Hi there! Have you ever not purchased an article of clothing because it slimmed you and made you look skinny? I hadn’t either until recently. Read the full story here on my newest contribution on Already Pretty. Until next time, Lily   About the Author: Dr. Lily A. Zehner,

Why my Husband Wouldn’t Allow me to Wear Spanx on our Wedding Day I know, I know. Perhaps you’re thinking, “DUH! Why would he?” Heck, if I read this title and it wasn’t personally tied to me, I would think the same thing. But here’s the thing, I had

Hi there! My first blog for Already Pretty has gone live! In this piece I introduce myself as well as explain my shaky relationship with the camera especially around the holidays. Read here to hear all about it and what I have challenged myself to do this holiday season… Until n

Hi there! I am so excited to announce that I am now a writing contributor for Already Pretty! Already Pretty is a fabulous fashion blog and it’s primary mission is “to show that body knowledge gained through explorations of personal style can foster self-love and self-resp

There Will Always be Haters In this world, it can be tough to be who we are. There are lots of reasons why and I could write chapters and chapters on all of the different reasons. Today I want to just focus on one, which is a tough one to overcome at times. Haters. Yep, I am going to

This week, we have a guest post from an incedible colleague of mine here in Denver, Kate Daigle of Kate Daigle Counseling [http://www.katedaiglecounseling.com/]. Kate and I connected a while back as therapists as well as two women who have overcome eating disorders. She graciously sha

Permission is yours to give The majority of my work with others is giving them permission. Permission to be themselves. Permission to ask for what they need. Permission to not know. Permission to let go. Permission to question. Permission to do things they want to do. Permission to no

  Reaching out is a funny concept. Often people encourage it, while most struggle to do so when it really comes down to it. Although I have improved greatly in reaching out, I still at times battle myself in doing it. This last weekend I made a decision that has forced me to let

I received an unexpected gift last weekend- I ran into a dear friend who I had not seen in years. To give you some background, he and I used to consider each other as “sista from anotha mista” and “brotha from anotha motha”. Oddly, we have always lived very parallel lives hence