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Mom Burnout, Ozempic, Mother’s Day and Why You’re Not Broken: Navigating Body Image and Healing

Burn out us reakThe last time I hit “publish” on this blog, we were still deep in pandemic mode. My practice had become fuller than ever. So many people were trying to navigate food, stress, uncertainty, body image, loneliness, and fear. I tried to show up for as many as I could — until I hit a wall.

And today, as I reflect on Mother’s Day I think about the mix of emotions. For some, it’s a day of celebration; for others, it stirs feelings of grief and longing. If this day feels heavy for you, know that you’re not alone.

And if you are a mother who loves their kids- but feels so burnt out, please know that you too are not alone.

Burnout is real.
Not the kind of burnout where you just need a nap. The kind where your thoughts feel heavy. Your body feels like it’s disappearing. And your creative voice — the one that always had something to say — goes quiet.

That happened to me. And for a long time, I thought maybe this blog — this space — didn’t need to exist anymore. Diet culture was dying, body neutrality was growing, and maybe, just maybe, I wasn’t needed anymore.

Recently, I underwent back surgery, which, despite the pain and uncertainty, has offered me a chance to slow down and focus inward. This period of rest has been a reminder of the importance of self-care.

The Shifting Landscape of Body Image

When I began this blog in 2007, discussions around diet culture and body neutrality were just gaining traction. Over time, we’ve seen significant progress.

Then Ozempic happened.
And skinny culture — the pressure, the hunger, the “fix it” fantasy — came roaring back louder than ever.

And it reminded me: this work still matters.
Helping people feel at peace with food still matters.
Calling out shame, perfectionism, and body fear still matters.
Being allowed to rest — to not always strive for improvement — still matters.

The emergence of medications like Ozempic has reignited conversations around weight and body image.

My stance remains rooted in body autonomy: your body, your choice. Whether you choose to use such medications or not, there’s no shame in your decision. What matters is finding your comfort zone.

So I’m back. Slowly. Gently. Without a plan, without a funnel, without a launch.
Just me, writing again, because I know how many folks are struggling in silence.

Maybe you are one of them.

Here’s what I want you to remember today:

Bingeing is not the problem.
Shame is.
Perfectionism is.
Loneliness is.
Diet culture is.

But you? You’re not broken. You never were.

I’ll be writing again here. Not constantly, not endlessly. But when I have something real to say — I’ll say it.

And if there’s something you need? A question you want answered? A voice you miss?
Reply. Comment. Reach out. I’ll be here.

Reconnecting and Moving Forward

As I return to this space, I want to hear from you. What topics resonate with you? What support do you need? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments or reach out directly.

I’ll be writing again here. Not constantly, not endlessly. But when I have something real to say — I’ll say it.

And if there’s something you need? A question you want answered? A voice you miss?
Reply. Comment. Reach out. I’ll be here.

– Leora
Licensed therapist, longtime blogger, and human being who took a break and came back.

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