Melissa FreemanThe Myth of the Summer BodyOur love affair with seasonal fitness is killing us.Apr 26, 20191Apr 26, 20191
Melissa FreemanDear Moms: Focus on SMARTS When Setting Fitness GoalsIf you have worked with a health professional on a wellness goal, you are undoubtedly familiar with the SMART model. Whether you wanted to…Apr 5, 2019Apr 5, 2019
Melissa FreemanStop Telling Your Kids They Are SpecialI recently ran a 10 mile road race as part of training for my first half marathon. Until that day, my longest training run was 8 miles…Mar 26, 2019Mar 26, 2019
Melissa FreemanAbuse is Not a Relationship Issue: When Couples Therapy is the Wrong ToolWe therapists sometimes bait and switch. A client declines to follow our recommendation and we offer something less than ideal to keep…Mar 8, 2019Mar 8, 2019
Melissa FreemanYou Don’t Have to Workout: How Lying to Yourself Keeps You From Getting FitThe stories we tell have a great deal of power. We see this all the time in the world around us. Victims become survivors. Drug addicts…Feb 19, 20191Feb 19, 20191
Melissa FreemanDear Moms: You Have Time To Exercise“I don’t have time” is unquestionably the most common excuse we mothers give for not treating our bodies well. This reasoning is easily…Feb 11, 20191Feb 11, 20191
Melissa FreemanWhen Words Are Not Enough: Managing Your Mental Health in the Absence of Tangible Support“We’re here to support you.” These words are familiar to anyone struggling with mental health. They come from friends, family, colleagues…Jan 29, 2019Jan 29, 2019