The Hard Thing

 “Pageant Face” is a phenomenon that many people don’t quite understand. It is what I would call the art of smiling through anything. From the outside looking in, a pageant girl seems like she has it all together. Flawless hair & makeup, effortlessly stylish outfits, “fit” physique, and an ability to speak in front […]

Weight Stigma: What is it and what can we do to address it?

Sources Videos Blog Posts Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-S, BC-TMH While I was planning to write this blog on weight stigma, I had an experience that I believed to be timely. During a recent flight, I had a lovely conversation with a couple in my row, which I shared that I worked in mental health, […]