Kathy Salata

What Would the World Be Like Without a Scale? What would the world be like without a scale? No bathroom scale.No doctor’s office weigh-in.No tiny machine quietly deciding whether today is a good  day or a bad  one. This question came to me recently while reflecting on something my mother used to say to my sister and me: “You would be so much prettier if you just lost a few pounds.” She didn’t say it to hurt us.She said it because she believed thinness meant safety, acceptance, and success in...

In our busy, overstimulated world, free time is often framed as the ultimate reward. Just get through the week.Just finish this project.Just make it to the weekend. And yet, when that free time finally arrives, many of us don’t feel relaxed. We feel uneasy. Restless. Anxious. Unsure of what to do with ourselves. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and there is nothing wrong with you. The discomfort of unstructured time We rarely talk about how difficult unplanned time  can be. Not...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by thoughts about food, body image, or the endless cycle of dieting? I know I have. Sometimes, when those feelings start to swirl, it feels like there’s no escape. But what if I told you that distraction—yes, distraction—could be a powerful tool to help you find peace? It’s not about avoidance or denial. It’s about gently shifting your focus to create space for healing and freedom. Today, I want to share with you how you can harness this surprisingly effective...