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Why You Feel Empty (Despite Shopping)
If you’ve ever told someone your hobby is "shopping," or if you've scrolled through Etsy looking for a whole new aesthetic to define yourself... I see you, and honestly, I’ve been there. We’re tackling a huge topic today: why so many of us, especially women in our 20s and early 30s, were culturally programmed to believe that shopping is a hobby, and why that belief is a consumerist trap that leaves us feeling perpetually not enough. Today is about ditching the "retail ther

Ruth Micallef
2 days ago4 min read


The Hidden Cost of TikTok Aesthetics
Look around your feed. It’s all "Clean Girl" routines, "Mob Wife" drama, and perfect "Balletcore" bodies. These aren't just outfits anymore. They're all-consuming lifestyles, sold to you in a 20-second clip.
But what if these seemingly harmless "aesthetics" are a Trojan horse for something much darker? We’re talking gross overconsumption, toxic body standards, and the normalisation of problematic behaviours. Today, we're pulling back the filter on the TikTok Aesthetic Trap.

Ruth Micallef
Nov 64 min read


The 'Pilates Body' is a MYTH - what Instagram DOESN'T tell you!
The 'Pilates Body' you have been sold is a LIE - but why is this myth so pervasive, and where did it begin?

Ruth Micallef
Oct 134 min read


The Psychology of The Gilmore Girls: What is Parentification?
It’s that time of year again when I start to see a plethora of videos stating that Rory and Lorelia's relationship is “goals”. Sorry...

Ruth Micallef
Dec 22, 20245 min read


Are you a "picky eater"? Or could you have ARFID?
'Picky eating' doesn't always stop in childhood, so let's discuss one of the lesser known Eating Disorders, ARFID

Ruth Micallef
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Is Francesca Bridgerton Autistic?
Is our 'Diamond' of Bridgertons season 3 Autistic? Or simply an introvert?

Ruth Micallef
Sep 3, 20243 min read


What is a Trauma Bond?
How are love bombing, gaslighting, and manipulation connected?

Ruth Micallef
Aug 28, 20244 min read


Did Mean Girls Regina George have an Eating Disorder?
Did our favourite Mean Girl actually suffer with an Eating Disorder?

Ruth Micallef
Aug 28, 20245 min read


FOUR ways you can embrace Forest Therapy
Does Forest Therapy feel daunting? It doesn't have to be! Here are my four top tips to get you back out into nature.

Ruth Micallef
May 28, 20244 min read


THREE common mistakes I see in Binge Eating recovery
What are the THREE most common mistakes I see people making when in recovery from Binge Eating?

Ruth Micallef
May 23, 20243 min read


Taylor Swifts Eating Disorder and the Pressure to be PERFECT
Taylor Swift has opened up about her Eating Disorder. But why is she receiving so much backlash, and why did she develop an Eating Disorder?

Ruth Micallef
May 19, 20244 min read


You're not just binging, you have Bulimia Nervosa
Did you know that Princess Diana and Bridget Jones have something in common aside their Britishness? Bulimia Nervosa.

Ruth Micallef
May 14, 20243 min read


Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, and how Narcissistic Mothers can cause Eating Disorders
Can Narcissistic parenting create Eating Disorders? Let's discuss Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and how their mother Yolanda raised them.

Ruth Micallef
May 6, 20243 min read


Does Gwyneth Paltrow have an Eating Disorder?The Normalisation of Orthorexia Nervosa.
Let's discuss THAT interview that Gwyneth Paltrow gave discussing her diet, and whether these habits actually indicate an Eating Disorder.

Ruth Micallef
May 3, 20244 min read


The FOUR types of Bulimia Nervosa
Did you know that there was more than one type of Bulimia Nervosa, and you DON'T need to vomit to experience this Eating Disorder...

Ruth Micallef
May 1, 20243 min read
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