NEDAWalk in Spartanburg!

August 29, 2017, 7:27 am

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Join us for the first-ever National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) NEDA Walk in Spartanburg! Working in collaboration with Spartanburg County School District Six Spartanburg, South Carolina Spartanburg School District 7 YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, NEDAWalks educate affected individuals and their families, while raising vital funds in the fight against eating disorders. Register here: www.nedawalk.org/spartanburg2017

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An Interview with Dr. Patricia Leavy about Privilege Through the Looking-Glass

October 2, 2017, 5:00 am

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Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author, formerly Associate Professor of Sociology, Chairperson of the Sociology & Criminology Department, and Founding Director of the Gender Studies Program at Stonehill College. She has published twenty-four books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction. Many of her books have been translated […]

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What If You Never Lose the Weight?

October 4, 2017, 1:24 am

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A topic that has cropped up with clients recently is the question of what to do if they keep trying to eat more healthfully, exercise and take better care of their bodies and still don’t lose weight. Clients dance around this question and I suspect I do too at times. They want reassurance that if […]

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Patricia Leavy Wins National Honor for Arts Advocacy

January 3, 2018, 9:14 am

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Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published twenty-four books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, a rare feat by any author. Her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for seven book series with Oxford University Press and […]

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Conversations with Patricia Leavy Part 2: Fiction

February 8, 2018, 12:44 pm

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Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published twenty-four books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, a rare feat by any author. Her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for seven book series with Oxford University Press and […]

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Conversations with Patricia Leavy Part 3: Social Justice

March 2, 2018, 12:24 pm

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Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published twenty-four books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, a rare feat by any author. Her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for seven book series with Oxford University Press and […]

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Phenomenal Women: A Portrait Gallery of Role Models by Robyn Hussa Farrell

May 28, 2018, 8:41 am

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In celebration of the 10th year of this empowerment blog site, #RealDeal Editor, Robyn Hussa Farrell, shares this “gallery of role models” and fierce women leaders. Each of the below paintings were created while reflecting on the abundance of women role models in my life.  In honor and celebration of each of them, I wanted […]

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Staying Sane #RealDeal Style

June 30, 2018, 12:37 pm

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With all that is happening around us politically, socially and environmentally, we need some serious strategies for staying sane, #RealDeal style. Below is a Top 5 list … but we’d love you to add your additions in the comments. In solidarity, Robyn Hussa Farrell, Editor #RealDeal Top 5 Pics for Staying Sane this Summer #1.  […]

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bell hooks cares about black girls

May 21, 2018, 8:56 am

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#RealDeal repost of this 2014 gem… I was so delighted to hear bell hooks say that she would not have a daughter of hers watch 12 years a slave because of the imagery during a 3 part lecture series with The New School. Lately, I resist watching movies and television shows that simply remind me […]

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Know What You Are Reading Before You Read It!

June 9, 2018, 9:47 am

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#RealDeal is bringing back this post from 6/9/12 in the interest of media literacy. In last week’s post “Why Voting Matters for Girls…”, I discussed the importance of girls understanding the power of their voice in politics and mentioned that I would compile a list of resources that offer a selection of liberal (“left” or […]

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Authentic Body Love in the Media

July 25, 2018, 7:33 am

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Republishing this inspiring gem from 2016 … This week Lane Bryant released an ad campaign that we at #RealDeal are proud to get behind. A giant leap forward in ending weight stigma and fueling body acceptance.  Brava! Robyn Hussa Farrell Editor, #RealDeal

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Exclusive Interview with Patricia Leavy about her 25th Book Release and Feminism Today

August 7, 2018, 11:30 am

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Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published twenty-five books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, a rare accomplishment. Her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for seven book series with Oxford University Press and Brill-Sense, the co-founder […]

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Anita Hill — How Much Have Things Improved?

August 7, 2018, 2:45 pm

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Last week, John Oliver did a fabulous look-back reflection on sexual harassment — through the lens (and voice) of Anita Hill.  This impactful interview will get you thinking … at least it should.   Our question here at the #RealDeal is this … After watching this piece, do you think we are on the trajectory […]

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Patricia Leavy on her Ground-Breaking Novel Spark

March 2, 2019, 11:52 am

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We sat down with Dr. Leavy to learn all about her new novel, Spark.  Here’s the interview! Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published twenty-six books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, a rare feat by any author. Her work has been translated into numerous […]

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Patricia Leavy on Her Highly-Anticipated Novel, Film

November 10, 2019, 9:00 am

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Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published over 25 books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, with over one million copies in equivalent sales. Her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for eight book series with Oxford […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Patricia Leavy about her Definitive Novel-Set, Candy Floss Collection

March 20, 2020, 6:49 am

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Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published over 25 books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, and her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for ten book series with Oxford University Press, Brill-/Sense and Guilford Press, the […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Renowned Novelist Patricia Leavy about Shooting Stars

July 5, 2020, 12:15 pm

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Patricia Leavy, Ph.D., is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published over 30 books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, and her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor for ten book series with Oxford University Press, Brill/Sense, and Guilford Press, the […]

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Please Stop Calling It “Comfort” Food

April 5, 2017, 12:27 am

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As an eating disorders therapist, I am so done with hearing the term “comfort food.” I’m not only sick and tired of it, but I’m frustrated and angry that we’re still using this misnomer, if there ever was one, and about how it’s affecting our mental and physical health. As a therapist—mostly on the binge […]

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Is Energy Work the Solution?

April 13, 2017, 12:31 pm

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I have not written anything in a while and this will be very brief. Many of us have full lives, taking on many roles in society and never slow down, unless we are forced to. That happened to me on May 30th 2015 due to a car accident. I was not at fault and was […]

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How to Calm Your Brain

June 7, 2017, 1:52 am

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I was looking through notes I took at a workshop I attended last year on “Calming An Overactive Brain,” and found some ideas which speak directly to why it’s difficult for dysregulated eaters to not reach for food when they’re in internal distress. My hope is that by understanding what goes on in your brain […]

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