The Current Topic: When Ableism Enters the Picture

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Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice against people with physical or mental disabilities. Ableism defines people by their abilities, and creates a hierarchy that prefers bodies that “can do more” over chronically and temporarily disabled bodies. The Current Topic: When Ableism Enters the Picture. Why (and when? and where? and how?) do you choose to…

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Diet-Free Self Care: An Intro to Intuitive Eating

Alt="Diet Free Self Care: An Intro to Intuitive Eating with Kathleen Terracina on Thursday, July 11th at 8pm"

It is so common to feel lost and unmoored once you decide to be done with dieting. Sometimes it feels like we are presented with a false binary: Either (1) “I have to be on a diet and control my body in order to care for myself well,” or (2) “I am sick and tired…

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The Current Topic: Let’s Talk About Joyful Movement

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The Current Topic: Let’s Talk About Joyful Movement! Why (and when? and where? and how?) do you choose to move your body? How has that changed over the years? Do your friends and family understand your motives, or is it a topic of contention? Here at the Current, we always encourage moving your body for…

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Reclaiming Running

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Have you ever wanted to run but felt like it wasn’t meant for you? Society often dictates what runners “should” be—how they should look, how fast they should go, and how their running practices should appear. This barrage of “shoulds” can distance us from our bodies, their inherent wisdom, and the tools we already possess.…

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January Bad Science (First Friday)

Alt="January Bad Science: A guided conversation to unpack January B.S. and reclaim our self compassion and joy."

A guided conversation to unpack January Bad Science (B.S.!) and reclaim our self-compassion and joy. Are you feeling pressure to set certain goals this January? Do you have friends doing a detox or a cleanse? Are you looking for answers about how to start your year right? Join Current Wellness for a 1-hour guided discussion…

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Reclaiming Running

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Are you interested in running but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you’ve tried run clubs in the past but have felt intimidated or completely left behind by the pace groups. Or, maybe running has been connected to punishment or weight loss. Running doesn’t have to be like that! It’s time to start reclaiming running…

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