Stuck in Stretch Mark Drama?

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | Oct 1, 2022 | Body Positivity, General, Parenting and Teens, Self Acceptance

PERFECT doesn’t exist.  Perfect DOESN’T exist. Perfect doesn’t EXIST. Ginny is 15 and hates her stretch marks.  Every time she glances in the mirror, she notices them on her thighs and stomach.  They just seemed to pop up overnight.  Even if she’s having a great day,...

Stop Body Shaming – Write Your Own Body Positive Anthem and Cancel Diet Culture

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | Sep 23, 2022 | Anti Bullying, Body Positivity, General, Parenting and Teens, Self Acceptance

Parents, have you heard of @Jax? If not, you better get with it! Have you heard @Jax’s viral hit “Victoria’s Secret?” If not, listen to it on YouTube using the link above and share with every friend and every teen you know. Never mind on the teen part.  They’ve...

Debunking Diet Culture – Story vs. Facts – September 2022 Mantras

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | Sep 10, 2022 | Body Positivity, General, Parenting and Teens, Self Acceptance, Self Care, Teen Health and Wellness

Ready to challenge beliefs? Like, really challenge beliefs? Let’s do some necessary self-care by debunking diet culture beliefs that many people have accepted and internalized. Do you know your thoughts have power?  Your current thinking creates your current...

Interview: Teen Eating Disorders Thrive in Secrecy, So Let’s Talk About It

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | May 17, 2022 | Body Positivity, General, Parenting and Teens, Self Care, Teen Health and Wellness

If you are struggling with an eating disorder or believe you may be, Go to the National Eating Disorders Association for their Free online chat, call their Help Line at 1-800-931-2237 or contact their Crisis Line by Texting “NEDA” to 741741. Dr. Karla...

Do You Parent with Compassion or Compliance?

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | May 11, 2022 | General, Parenting and Teens

Do you parent with compassion or compliance? I don’t have everything figured out.   I don’t have some secret that I’m withholding from you.   I don’t know any more than you, especially when it comes to your teen.   I don’t think your parenting needs fixing or...

Self Awareness and Discovery – Doing the Work

by Dr.Karla, ActivistMD | May 9, 2022 | General, Parenting and Teens, Self Acceptance

“The Work” of self awareness and discovery is hard. There’s no way around it. Circa 2018 or 2019: “Mom, I know you’ve lost weight and have done a lot for your health, but you act the same.  I don’t see much of a difference.” That was my daughter, Katherine’s comment...