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Out In The She-Shed
I want to send out a huge thank you to all the girls in the She-Shed program at Hillsboro R-3 Junior High for letting me come out and...
Self-ValYOU
Oct 2, 20191 min read
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Sole Season
It’s that time of the year again! I am so excited to share that my Girls On The Run Heart & Sole coaching location this year is at...
Self-ValYOU
Sep 16, 20191 min read
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Weight & Wellness
Today I had the privilege of speaking to the Weight & Wellness Group at Mercy Clinic about Self-ValYOU. I know what it is like to...
Self-ValYOU
Aug 9, 20191 min read
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Give A Little Bit Of Heart & Sole
It’s that time of year again...I’m getting ready to kick off another season of self-esteem and fitness education as a Practice Partner...
Self-ValYOU
Aug 7, 20191 min read
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Always A Work In Progress
Always working on losing self-doubt and self-criticism. It’s hard to balance wanting to improve things about myself and being honest...
Self-ValYOU
Jul 16, 20191 min read
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She Sends Supplies South So She-Shed Students Soar
Try saying that three times fast! I am excited to give some Self-ValYOU materials to the Hillsboro School District! They are starting a...
Self-ValYOU
Jun 9, 20191 min read
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Wondergirls!
Recently I got to do one of my favorite things I do with Self-ValYOU, which is working with Girls On The Run! Their spring 5k this year...
Self-ValYOU
May 17, 20191 min read
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Stop Apologizing, Start Thanking
I love this!!! Everyone makes mistakes but you can also choose to look at mistakes in a positive way and as a way to express thanks and...
Self-ValYOU
May 7, 20191 min read
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When Negative Body Image Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder
One of the ways negative body image can become very serious is a condition called Body Dysmorphic Disorder. BDD is when people get...
Self-ValYOU
Apr 14, 20191 min read
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Not Cheering For This
I read the craziest article in the news recently. A school in Wisconsin has a banquet every year for their cheerleaders and 150 people,...
Self-ValYOU
Apr 8, 20191 min read
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New IntervYOU! Alex G.
Alex G. is a high school student. I talked to him to get his perspective as a teenager, a boy, and a person who is gay. Alex is one of...
Self-ValYOU
Mar 27, 20191 min read
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Cheat Day?
A few weeks ago Good Morning America had a story on Facebook that caught my eye! It was a picture of a pink glittery lunchbox that a mom...
Self-ValYOU
Mar 25, 20192 min read
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Yes! We Are For Boys Too
Lots of times I am asked if Self-ValYOU is just for girls, or teens, and the answer is NO. Boys, and older people, have bodies too! ...
Self-ValYOU
Mar 15, 20191 min read
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Too Big To Dress?!
Bebe Rexha is a singer and songwriter who was nominated for 2 Grammy awards this year, so she needed something awesome to wear. Well, a...
Self-ValYOU
Mar 6, 20191 min read
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We're All Barbie Girls
Along with getting asked about how Self-ValYOU applies to people who are older, or boys, lots of times I am asked about how the program...
Self-ValYOU
Feb 25, 20192 min read
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Positive Changes Versus Body Acceptance
Most days for breakfast lately I have been drinking a protein shake with whey powder, peanut butter, greek yogurt, and almond milk. The...
Self-ValYOU
Feb 18, 20192 min read
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"Selfie-Harm"
An awesome photographer in my town, Lance Tilford Photography, shared an article on Facebook last week about a project done by a British...
Self-ValYOU
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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My First National Speech In 2016
Lots of times when I talk about Self-ValYOU I share about how I started developing the program over 3 years ago. I will be 16 this summer...
Self-ValYOU
Feb 7, 20192 min read
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New IntervYOU - Dr. Nicole Werner
Dr. Nicole Werner, PhD may be my most exciting IntervYOU yet! I am so honored to present my conversation with her because as a...
Self-ValYOU
Jan 24, 20191 min read
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Katelyn Says Goodbye
The thing about positive self-image is that you can cover up a lot with a smile. Just because someone looks totally successful on the...
Self-ValYOU
Jan 17, 20191 min read
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