Recent data from Stats Canada reveals a dramatic drop in day-to-day social interactions among Canadians, from nearly half seeing friends daily in 1986 to less than one in five by 2022. This isn't just a story of individuals feeling left out; it's an unfolding societal crisis with deep roots in our economic and cultural systems. Increased time pressure, rising anxiety, and shrinking opportunities for meaningful connection are fueling a loneliness epidemic across the country.

Diet Culture and the Belief that Smaller Bodies Automatically Equal ‘Healthy.’ The Perspective from Someone in a Bigger Body, and as Someone Who Works in the Eating Disorders Field.

We live in a society that values thinness. We strive for it constantly because we are told it is more acceptable, and ‘healthier,’ despite this diet culture narrative, many health professionals ask each other, is this completely true? I would argue, no.