When You Don’t Fit the PTSD MoldI just discovered today is National PTSD Awareness Day. I thought I would take a minute and remind everyone that PTSD (like any other…Continue Reading →
Eleven Years Later and Still RecoveringToday marks eleven years in eating disorder recovery for me. December 14, 2010, I walked through the doors of residential treatment scared, hopeless and…Continue Reading →
When Your Therapist Says ‘Tell Me More’ – Don’t RunAfter months of barely floating above water, I am finally finding my footing on life’s uneven shores. Last week I had a therapy session,…Continue Reading →
When the [RECOVERY] Jeans Don’t FitAre you more inclined to purchase one jean brand over another because the size is smaller? That is certainly how I used to shop.…Continue Reading →
Seven SMASHing Years LaterToday, Southern Smash turns seven! I often get asked, "How did you start Southern Smash? How did you make it what it is today?" The answer…Continue Reading →
The Scale that Almost Divided UsSomething happened yesterday that jarred me… As I unwrapped and loaded scales in boxes for our Alliance for Eating Disorders NOT ONE MORE walk…Continue Reading →
Hi. My Name is McCall and I’m an ImposterEver feel like you are floating through life with no idea what you are doing, but you are doing it anyway? That has been…Continue Reading →
A Letter to My Today Show Mom Bod HatersThis week I was thrilled to create and write the feature essay for the Today Parent’s newest “Challenge”. My idea was to challenge moms…Continue Reading →
How I Finally Lost the Holiday WeightI have been feeling heavier than ever these past few weeks. My anxiety high and emotional fuse short. I knew this time of year…Continue Reading →
Ditching the BUSY DietYesterday, I almost forgot to eat…almost. It was one of those work from your car, the hair salon and be the kids’ chauffeur kind…Continue Reading →