May 29, 2012
The Media Game
"I've heard people say that the media actually wants us to be unhappy with our…
May 8, 2012
Media’s Mixed Messages
"If the media truly heralds thin body types, then why do they put out magazines…
April 3, 2012
Media’s Mixed Messages
"If the media truly heralds thin body types, then why do they put out magazines…
March 12, 2012
Plastic Surgery Always Wrong? What About Deformities?
"Is plastic surgery always wrong? What do you think about someone getting plastic surgery to…
March 7, 2012
Perfect Women in Magazines Make Me Feel Ugly
"How can I deal with the negative feelings I have about my body when looking…
March 7, 2012
Making Peace with Imperfection
"It's really hard to have a good body image when the media is constantly offering…
February 17, 2012
Letters: “Dear Niece”
Recording artist and recovering disordered eater Missi Hale offers this culture-bucking challenge to today's young…
January 29, 2012
Fashion – Fantasy or Reality?
"If fashion magazines featured more "normal" body types, few people would buy them, and they'd…
January 25, 2012
Beauty and Happiness
"Isn't it true that in our culture, the more beautiful a person is, the better…