Joni Edelman

Compassion for myself is not a thing I do. It is not a thing I have ever done. It is not a thing I feel comfortable doing. It's time I stop for compassion.

With the help of the midwife—and immense effort on my part—Ella finally slid out into the water. But she was limp, pale. It was scary.

What to really expect when you're expecting.

91% of women report dissatisfaction with their body. Ninety-one. I know you know math—that’s 9/10 of women.

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"Food isn't the enemy –– calling it the enemy is the enemy."

She says she’s worried that the cat, whose name is Jack, doesn’t know what’s going on. She tried to explain to him that she was leaving for a while.

I said (on TV, to Rachael Ray, so there are a few million witnesses): If you want a bikini body, put a bikini on your body.

If you're brave enough to take the DIY Brazilian plunge, these tips are a must-read. As in, tip #6: It hurts, but not more than having a baby. Good to know.

How do I raise a boy to love and respect all women regardless of size in a world where he is bombarded with images of what is attractive?