Gail Henry-Ruhl

There may be seasons in life when you keep moving forward, yet inside you feel lost or exhausted. You may still be functioning, caring for others, and doing what needs to be done, but emotionally things feel heavy, uncertain, or drained. In moments like these, hope doesn’t always feel accessible. It can feel distant, quiet, or even gone altogether. I am a mom and bonus mom to six boys. Like many families, we enjoy all sorts of movies, and for a time Frozen and Frozen 2 were favorites in...

Recently, while helping patients find their way to a diabetes class, I had a moment that stayed with me. One patient shared their concern right away: “I’m not sure what this class will be like. Are they going to shame us?” Hearing that made my heart sink, but it also revealed something important. Many people approach health-related spaces already carrying fear, guilt, and shame—especially when it comes to mental health, nutrition, and chronic illness. The stigma surrounding these topics runs...

A Dietitian’s Reflection on Moderation, Grace, and the Days After Christmas