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“Fed Up” by Katie Barbaro
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30-second story time from @thefedupbook 📖 (I wr 30-second story time from @thefedupbook 📖 (I write faster than I read 😅) 🐣 . . . #storytime #author #bookreading #graphicmemoir #authorsofinstagram #fedup #thefedupbook #disorderedeating #dietculture #edrecovery #recovery #antidiet #antidietculture #halfmarathon #foodobsession #recoveryispossible
Shout out to the real Thanksgiving hero. 🧡☕️💛 . . . #coffee #gratitudejuice #grateful #thanksgiving #happythanksgiving
🎶🪴🐣 We move out of our house this weeke 🎶🪴🐣 We move out of our house this weekend and I’m soaking up all the nook time I can 💓 Singing is something that used to TERRIFY me, even to do alone, and especially in front of people. A huge part of recovering from my eating disorder, which told me to be as small & silent as possible, was learning to use my voice. To speak my truth, share my story, and SING no matter what it sounds like. The song is “Oh, Love” by @aylanereo and I love it very much. . . . #healing #recoveryjourney #singing #singingcover #acousticcover #ukelele #ukecover #houseplantlife #explorepage #creativity #alonetime #creativerecovery #artistsway #edrecoverywarrior #edrecovery #aylanereo #ohlove
Thanksgiving can feel like a national permission s Thanksgiving can feel like a national permission slip to reflect on and express our gratitude, which is beautiful! And it’s also calling me to reflect on how we collectively compartmentalize gratitude—sequestering it off to be a special *holiday time* feeling. What would happen if feeling and expressing authentic gratitude were a year-round norm? What if we made it a point to look for what we appreciate about the here & now? These probably seem like leading questions, but I’m genuinely asking myself what a sustainable gratitude practice would look like for me. Sometimes the classic “write a gratitude list before you go to bed” exercises feel forced, which defeats the purpose for me. It’s a little painful to admit that I’ve been living outside the flow of constant gratitude lately, because I’ve been in that flow before and it’s so juicy and wonderful! When I’m living in gratitude, nothing could possibly go “wrong” because I’m connected to the deep knowing that everything that happens in life is a gift, no matter how uncomfortable it feels in the moment. As soon as I’m willing to surrender to this truth, the stream of gratitude is easy to fall back into. I’m officially calling myself out on all the ways I’ve over-complicated gratitude. It’s as simple as breathing, listening, appreciating the experience of being here, no matter where “here” is. I am grateful to be right where I am now, spending time with myself writing on my bed, listening to Joshua’s jungle music from upstairs, experiencing spaciousness on this holiday. May you experience moments of authentic gratitude today and everyday in whatever way feels truest and juiciest to you. And from the bottom of my heart, thank you for being here with me. 🧡🧡🧡 . . . #happythanksgivng #thankful #grateful #gratitude #creativity #creative #illustration #authenticity #gratitudepractice #eatingdisorderrecovery #healingjourney #flow #gratitudejournal #graphicmemoir #thefedupbook #fedup #foodfreedom #intuitiveeating #intuitiveliving #gratefulrecovery #recoveryjourney #selfhealingjourney #keepitsimple #edrecoverywarrior #edrecoveryquotes #notetoself
As the yumminess of the holidays approach, I’m g As the yumminess of the holidays approach, I’m grateful I no longer worship my bathroom scale 🐣💓🎉 What are you grateful for today? . . . #happythanksgiving #fedup #dietculture #bathroomscale #illustration #antidiet #cartoon #memoir #graphicmemoir #creativity #selfexpression #iloveyou
When we choose to love every itty bitty part of ou When we choose to love every itty bitty part of ourselves, we make the world a better place. Every time we come across a shadowy corner of our own experience, a shadowy corner of the world becomes a little brighter, more live-able, less terrifying. This process isn’t about ignoring the darkness, it’s about shining a light on it until there is no darkness left. When we choose to lean into the areas we’ve been avoiding, we liberate ourselves from the shackles of our patterning. When we all do that, we will create the world of our dreams. ❤️ . . . #creativity #writing #author #illustrator #beyourself #thefedupbook #selfcare #selflove #health #dietculture #bodyacceptance #recover #freedom #antidiet #intuitiveeating #intuitiveliving #inspiration #cartoon #foodfreedom #healthfreedom #art #bodylove #eatingdisorder #recovery #edrecovery #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #spirituality #coaching #healing
For me, the MyFitnessPal app was the best thing ev For me, the MyFitnessPal app was the best thing ever…until it wasn’t! Have you ever used it?! Drop a 🙌🏼 below if you’ve experienced mental gymnastics around food. . . . #dietculture #calories #weightloss #exerciseaddiction #foodobsession #intuitiveeating #recovery #memoir #graphicmemoir #fedup #illustration #cartoon #creativity #myfitnesspal #healthy #unhealthy #healing
The fruits of dog sitting this weekend😍🐶❤️‍🔥 . . . #bone #cute #dogs #fedup #foodfreedom #jk #itsjustadorable
💜 FRIENDLY REMINDER: YOU ARE A POWERFUL CREATOR 💜 FRIENDLY REMINDER: YOU ARE A POWERFUL CREATOR 💜 When life feels tumultuous and unpredictable, it can be tempting to wait for the grownups to step in and restore order to a disorderly world. “Someone should do something about this!!” It’s a little unsettling to realize that we ARE the grown-ups. When used correctly, the feeling of discontent can be a powerful catalyst. Instead of inspiring us to look outward for a solution, it’s a sign to look inward. When the mainstream (main-FLOW) doesn’t feel in alignment, the best thing we can do is tune in to our internal flow. Feeling disappointed by the world around us is an invitation to re-appoint ourselves as the creator of reality. The shift we want to see in the outside world needs to happen in our inside world first. Tune in. Listen. Respond. Move. Act. Shift. Repeat. As we attune to the deepest currents of truth within us, we purify the oceans of the world around us. We become the clear reflection we are looking for. Thank you for making the world a truer, you-er place. 💜 . . . #creativity #writing #author #illustrator #beyourself #thefedupbook #selfcare #selflove #health #dietculture #bodyacceptance #recover #freedom #antidiet #intuitiveeating #intuitiveliving #inspiration #cartoon #foodfreedom #healthfreedom #weightloss #art #bodylove #recovery #edrecovery #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #spirituality #coaching #healing
😫 What are you “Fed Up” with?? 😫 Tell me 😫 What are you “Fed Up” with?? 😫 Tell me in the comments 👇🏼 (Pick one of these or come up with your own!) 💃🏻🐣❤️‍🔥 . . #fedup #book #selflove #antidiet #💖
💙“Be Yourself”💙 isn’t just a nice thin 💙“Be Yourself”💙 isn’t just a nice thing to plop on an inspirational meme—it is literally the most valuable contribution anyone can make to humanity. YOU ARE THE ONE AND ONLY YOU THERE WILL EVER BE!! You’ve got some juicy goodness inside of you that has NEVER EXISTED BEFORE IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE AND WILL NEVER EXIST AGAIN. PLEASE GIVE IT TO US!! Being yourself is the most selfless thing you can do! And of course it comes with a tall order of unlearning and shedding all the programs that have been layered on top of who you really are: 😬 Inherited “shoulds” 🥸 Internalized beauty standards 🤓 External definitions of success Tuning out of the noise of the outside world and into your intuition is the most radical act of rebellion you can take. The more you chose to let go of who you are not and let yourself be who you are, the more you give permission to those around you to do the same. WE’RE ALL HERE TO REMIND EACH OTHER OF HOW AMAZINGLY POWERFUL WE ARE...JUST BY BEING US! ISN’T THAT THE COOLEST?! So really, thank you for being YOU. . . . #creativity #writing #author #illustrator #beyourself #thefedupbook #selfcare #selflove #health #dietculture #bodyacceptance #recover #freedom #antidiet #intuitiveeating #intuitiveliving #inspiration #cartoon #foodfreedom #healthfreedom #weightloss #art #bodylove #bodypositive #recovery #edrecovery #mentalhealth #spirituality #coaching #healing
The first page of my book is the last page that I The first page of my book is the last page that I drew and here’s the whole process! Want to see more of these?? . . #author #illustrator #illustration #creativity #home #iseeyou #iloveyou #thefedupbook
Hello sweet juicy world of Instagram!! (I’m here Hello sweet juicy world of Instagram!! (I’m here to remind myself that the world is exactly as sweet and juicy as I decide it is!) 💚 After releasing my book last month, I retreated into a bit of an anxiety cave, feeling like I should be doing more, creating more, sharing vulnerably more, promoting the book more. Everything was coming from a place of inner “should-ness,” so I rebelled by not doing much of anything at all. I wrote this little reminder to myself the other night...reminding myself I actually LIKE making things. I like writing! I like drawing! I like sharing my creations! The layers of “should” that are surrounding my genuine creative impulses are like booby traps (hehe boobies) set by my inner critic. It’s super normal and super annoying at the same time! The only thing I can think to do is shine a light on it, which in my experience is the only effective way to work with any shadow pulling me into the depths of some “I’m not good enough” program. Not today, Satan! I am fun and creative and “enough” doesn’t even begin to cover it! I am what I am and I have no reason to hide. May your day be full of tiny little moments that remind you of your YOUness 💚 (What reminder does your inner child/artist need today?) To read more about how I shine a light on my big & small shadows, download the first 40 pages of my book for FREE at www.thefedupbook.com 💓✨ . . . #innercritic #creativity #writing #author #illustrator #love #thefedupbook #selfcare #selflove #health #dietculture #bodyacceptance #recover #freedom #antidiet #intuitiveeating #intuitiveliving #inspiration #cartoon #foodfreedom #art #bodylove #bodypositive #eatingdisorder #recovery #edrecovery #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #spirituality #healing
Sparknotes: Come hang out with me on Zoom to celeb Sparknotes: Come hang out with me on Zoom to celebrate the Launch of Fed Up! No purchase necessary 🤍 LINK IN BIO 🤍 Friday October 15, 5pm PDT/8pm EDT 🤍🤍🤍 I’ve been taking an unexpected social media hiatus (probably not recommended in the wake of releasing a book 😅) but I wanted to come back to invite you to a virtual launch party! Whether or not you’ve recieved the book yet, you’re welcome to join the celebration where I’ll read bits, answer questions, and do whatever feels like the most fun in the moment! DM me for the Zoom Link or find it in my bio 🤍🤍🤍 I love you! . . . #launchparty #book #dietculture #bodyacceptance #recover #freedom #antidiet #intuitiveeating #intuitiveliving #inspiration #cartoon #foodfreedom #healthfreedom #weightloss #art #creativity #bodylove #bodypositive #eatingdisorder #recovery #edrecovery #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #spirituality #coaching #healing
Inktober Day 6: “Spirit” . . . @inktober #ink Inktober Day 6: “Spirit” . . . @inktober #inktober2021 #inktober #spirit #art #drawing #cartoon #ink #penandink #creative #creativity
We eat with all of our senses. 🍛👀👃🏼🫀👅 I love feeling the satisfaction that comes from eating food that looks pretty, smells yummy, and feels warm and nourishing in my belly. Not every meal of mine is the PERFECT combination of these elements, but taking time to consume meals in a pleasurable way, especially around people I love, helps to make eating a sacred ritual instead of just a functional necessity. What food sounds comforting and satisfying for you right now?? . . . #food #yummy #foodporn #jamaicanfood #satisfying #dietculture #bodyacceptance #recover #freedom #antidiet #intuitiveeating #intuitiveliving #inspiration #cartoon #foodfreedom #healthfreedom #weightloss #art #creativity #bodylove #bodypositive #eatingdisorder #recovery #edrecovery #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #spirituality #coaching #healing
Inktober Day 4: “Knot” AKA a fun brand expansi Inktober Day 4: “Knot” AKA a fun brand expansion pitch for @theknot . . . #inktober #inktober2021 #knot #day4 #penandink #theknot #untietheknot #art #creative #creativity #party #cartoon
These cuties had no idea Instagram was broken for These cuties had no idea Instagram was broken for half the day 🐴💖🦄 . . . #horses #presence #sunset #joy #gratitude #ilovevolunteering #with #wildmustangs
Inktober Day 3: “Vessel” . . . #inktober #inkt Inktober Day 3: “Vessel” . . . #inktober #inktober2021 #day3 #vessel #cartoon #drawing #penandink #creativity #prompt #art #spirituality #body #soul #samesame
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