Hi there! My name is Ginelle Testa and I'm so glad you're here. My blog explores topics related to feminism, social justice, spirituality, and personal development. 

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Set Point Theory: Weight & Finding a Balance
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Set Point Theory: Weight & Finding a Balance
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The set point theory explains why it’s so difficult to lose weight. I discuss alternatives to the vicious cycle of weight loss.

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The Higher Power Struggle
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The Higher Power Struggle
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I write about my difficulties finding and settling on a higher power in the context of AA and life.

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Understanding Emotional Labor
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Understanding Emotional Labor
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I interviewed my lovely friend Franny to talk about her experiences with emotional labor from her viewpoint of a caretaker and feminist.

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My Experience With Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
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My Experience With Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
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I talk about my intense experience receiving ECT treatments.

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From Eating Disorders To Recovery & Intuitive Eating
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From Eating Disorders To Recovery & Intuitive Eating
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Katie shares her journey from eating disorders to recovery through intuitive eating, body positivity, and health at every size. 

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Please Stop Complimenting Me If I Lose Weight
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Please Stop Complimenting Me If I Lose Weight
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I talk about the unpopular opinion that diets and weight loss are BS. I also discuss the potential harmful effects of commenting on someone's body.

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How to be a Better Ally to Black Americans During Times of Racial Injustice
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How to be a Better Ally to Black Americans During Times of Racial Injustice
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In an interview, Phil discusses what it's like living as a Black American and how people can be better allies during times of racial injustice.

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50 Ways to Practice Self-Care when your Mental Health is Crap
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50 Ways to Practice Self-Care when your Mental Health is Crap
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Those of us who struggle with mental health have to go about self-care in an extra sensitive way. Here are 50 practices we can do while struggling.

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Transwoman Engineer: Transitioning & Sexism
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Transwoman Engineer: Transitioning & Sexism
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Kit discusses her process transitioning, the sexism she now faces, the surprise it was to lose male privilege, and how we can be better allies and advocates to trans people.

 

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Reclaiming My Power From Diet Culture
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Reclaiming My Power From Diet Culture
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I journey through healing from eating disorders and learning body positivity, self-acceptance, and compassion through feminism, Buddhism, and the 12 steps. 

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