Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

A Q&A with someone who has first-hand experience with weight loss surgery.

It’s time we stop teaching shame and start spending more time fostering healthy sexual identities in young girls.

Motherhood is stressful, and between regretting things we did in the past and planning for the future, it's hard to remember to eat lunch. Despite being pulled every possible direction, it’s important to practice self-care. And one of the easiest ways to ensure that you are taking care of yourself is to practice mindfulness.

“It’s about uplifting and empowering women to feel like they can be confident and do anything. Not just dance.”

It's strange to think that at the end of the year I will be the

There are far too many stressors involved to force breastfeeding on new mothers. And far too many challenges involved to continue to pressure women who are dealing with a multitude of other issues into choosing one style of feeding.

I couldn’t believe the medical system and several of my peers had me obsessing about my food consumption. I was experiencing food shaming during pregnancy.

There’s nothing wrong with frugality. However, if spending money causes physical or emotional discomfort, it might be a sign of something more serious.

Growing up, I had a lot of access to people who looked like me. I was completely unaware of the struggles that accompany interracial friendships.

Next time you see moms flying alone with kids, try some of these tips. You might make someone's day.