Self Worth & Trauma
*Trigger warning*: This article contains language around depression, abuse and disordered eating. Self-worth and love can be incredibly...
Ava Keck (UCD ‘21)
Ava Keck (UCD ‘21)
My name is Ava! I am a 3rd year Communication + Psychology Major at UC Davis. I am a writer, intuitive eating activist and have a strong passion for body positivity and self-love. I enjoy utilizing research to share the message on what it TRULY means to be happy and healthy!
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The Power of Passion: How to Harness Your Creativity
I spent many years wondering what my “passion” was. You hear influencers and musicians throw around the word as if it’s something we should...
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Are You Physically or Emotionally Hungry?
There are many reasons as to why you may be experiencing guilt around what and how much you are eating during these uncertain times. Our...
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How to Cope With Food Guilt During Quarantine
There are many reasons why you may be experiencing guilt around what and how much you are eating during these uncertain times. For many...
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Some Tips on How to Deal With Sudden Change
In light of all the changes we are enduring as a society during the current pandemic, it is of utmost importance that we practice self care...
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Tips for Boosting Body Confidence
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Womxn & Body Image: How to Realize Your Own Worth
It is no secret that womxn have faced centuries upon centuries of discrimination and sexual objectification. The objectification of a womxn...
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The Many Disguises of Diet Culture
Keto, paleo, vegan, Whole30, low-carb, gluten-free, fasting, dairy-free, low-fat, raw-food, detox, liquid are only a few examples of the...
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Audre Lorde: "Black, Lesbian, Mother, Warrior, Poet"
In a time of systematic discrimination and inequality, it is vital for each of us to reflect on the role we play in the fight for equality...
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Love: Is It Supposed to Hurt?
Many of us spend years on the hunt for love and romance. We scroll through dating apps, DM strangers online, perhaps put on some extra...
