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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Feb 19, 2018
- 3 min
Why the anti-diet approach matters for ED recovery
I’ve noticed a recent trend in the clients that I’ve been working with. Many of them have had serious, clinical eating disorders in the...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Jan 12, 2018
- 3 min
It's time to let go of the "New Year, New You" mentality
After being away on holiday for 3 weeks, I came in to my office on Tuesday morning and gasped when I saw a 6ft x 3ft poster promoting a...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Dec 20, 2017
- 4 min
Resources for the Holiday Season
Over the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season, it's important to have some additional resources that can support you to keep fighting...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Dec 7, 2017
- 3 min
Worried about Diet-chat and body-talk this Holiday Season?
" I haven't eaten all day so that I can eat this meal" "I can't believe I've eaten so much, I'm definitely going for a run tomorrow"...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Nov 13, 2017
- 3 min
What I've learned about running
This weekend, I was reminded of how amazing the human body is and how grateful and priviledged I am to exist in mine. My legs and my feet...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Oct 12, 2017
- 5 min
Hungry for connection: Weight loss, eating disorders, and loneliness
The desire to lose weight is pervasive in our culture, and many people struggle to let go of it. There's so much pressure for us to look...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Oct 9, 2017
- 5 min
Superwoman doesn't exist: Femininity, identity, and eating disorders
I've been trying to write a post about femininity and eating disorders for weeks, but I've really struggled with where to begin. I want...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Sep 27, 2017
- 5 min
You are NOT your eating disorder: The importance of separating yourself from your ED & building
We all have a voice inside of us that tells us when we could have tried harder. It points out when we've made a mistake, or how we've...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Sep 1, 2017
- 7 min
Why I cancelled my 'Health MOT": Challenging the stigma around health, exercise and weight
I have a gym membership because I enjoy moving my body and I don't always enjoy moving it outside - especially when it's cold and raining....
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Aug 23, 2017
- 5 min
Person to person: does holistic eating disorder treatment need to be different for men?
I am a feminist. I believe in equal rights and opportunities for all. And as a woman, I am naturally drawn to helping other women heal...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Aug 11, 2017
- 6 min
Is it possible to love your body?
I facilitated a therapeutic Body Image Group for almost two years, and I've lost track of how many times our explorations returned to the...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- Jul 7, 2017
- 3 min
Recovery IS possible:Â but it's probably not what you think it is...
Imagine waking up every morning, and the first thoughts that cross your mind are centred on how fat you feel, how disgusting you are,...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- May 31, 2017
- 3 min
Self Care: What is it and How?
How often do you do things because you feel you 'should' or 'have to'? Do you ever pursue activities simply because they make you feel...
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Dr. Jenna Daku
- May 20, 2017
- 5 min
My Journey
I'm a psychotherapist, but it's not what you think... By this I mean, I don't subscribe to the idea of being a 'blank screen' - as Freud...
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