By ALI CUDBY
When I hear people talk about empowerment, it often seems to be connected to ways women think and feel about themselves.
Certainly, in the world of lingerie stores, we tend to connect women “looking and feeling their best” with “being empowered.”
In 2004, when I first found bras that fit, it was a transformational moment for me. It changed how I felt in my body. It changed how I saw myself. I … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
2016 has been a big year — personally, politically and otherwise. And it’s been a big year for women. We’ve covered a lot of ground here at She Buzz: World of Women.
Back in January, we waltzed down the glamorous Red Carpet at the Golden Globes. Beyond the fabulous dresses and resplendent ladies, we examined the foundation of award show fashion. Standards for women – and the way Hollywood sets impossible … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
“WHY would you write about that?”
That’s a message I got in response to my last She Buzz column. The one where I shared a dark story from my past – a story too many women have experienced, in one form or another.
I was surprised by the message, but I shouldn’t have been. It came from a well-meaning family member – someone I didn’t think read my columns.
Sometimes I … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
A couple weeks ago I might have binge watched Catastrophe, the very fun, quirky English sitcom.
Sorry, not sorry.
So last week, when I found myself pointing the remote blankly at the screen, I decided I needed to ease up on the TV junk food and feed my brain some protein.
I turned on the Ted Talk channel and watched the amazing offering by Brené Brown on Listening To Shame.
In … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
Imagine losing every single possession in a fire.
How would you begin to rebuild? Where would you start?
This devastating scenario became Emily R*’s reality in early December. She woke up in the middle of the night to find her rented home on fire. She ran outside – barefoot – with barely enough time to grab sweatpants.
Even her car was partially melted from the heat of the blaze.
Even Emily’s car … Read More
Several months ago I was introduced to an extraordinary young woman. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet her in person. Elizabeth Maria Walsh passed away August 28, 2014 at the age of 26. Diagnosed with stage IV adrenal cortical cancer at the age of 24 with a prognosis of 6 months to live, Elizabeth defied the experts to live a life, more robust in the short 2 and ½ years that she managed … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
I was fascinated by a recent article, discussing women’s ideas about body size, in Salon.com. Part of the article examines the impact of media on how women see themselves.
I’ll summarize…it’s unhealthy.
Here are a few highlights:
On average, women in North America say their ideal body weight is 13 to 19 percent below their medically ideal weight.
Women’s sense of self-image is influenced by their sense of other people’s opinions.… Read More
