Hi, I’m Amparo Penny, LCMHC (she/her), and this space is for anyone who’s felt stuck in the all-or-nothing mindset around food, health, and healing.
As a DBT-trained therapist with certifications in eating disorder work, intuitive eating, and trauma recovery, I bring the clinical insight with the real-life lived experience to back it up.
I’ve been in the binge-restrict cycle. I’ve used exercise as punishment. I’ve wrestled with shame. And I’m doing the work to build habits that are actually sustainable.
This is where I write about the messy middle: the in-between place where you can want to feel better in your body without betraying your values, where nuance matters, and where healing doesn’t have to be loud to be real. __________________________________________________________________
Are you struggling with the all-or-nothing mindset around health? My free e-book, “Breaking the All-or-Nothing Cycle,” walks you through building sustainable habits using tools grounded in behavioral science and self-compassion. Because real change isn’t about intensity—it’s about consistency.
Inside, you’ll find: — Tools to create health habits without falling into the all-or-nothing trap — Practical strategies grounded in behavior change science — Permission to start where you are and grow at your pace
If you’re navigating the messy middle between diet culture and anti-diet culture, you’re not alone. This e-book is your first step in finding your way.
