Karly Randolph Pitman, December 3, 2019In the Christmas season of the Christian tradition, we celebrate the magic and wonder of birth, the light in the dark, and the 'soul knowing its worth.' I see this miracle of birth over and over in my classes - when we face our painful sugar … [Read more]
When holidays create a hunger for connection
Today is Halloween - we have a carved pumpkin by our front door and apple cider on the stove, a hot pot of soup awaiting the evening's festivities. Come tomorrow, for La Dia de los Muertos, the day of the dead, we'll set up our ofrenda, our altar … [Read more]
When you want help but also feel scared
When we're struggling with something and we want help, whew, it can bring us to a place of vulnerability - where all our fears, concerns, and questions come rising up. The fear of receiving help So even though we long for relief and want healing … [Read more]
It’s okay to feel scared: using self compassion to soothe your anxiety about growth
One of my favorite books when I was a kid was the Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel, a book series about two good friends, Frog and Toad. In one story, Toad is inspired when he walks by Frog's beautiful garden. So Frog offers Toad some seeds, … [Read more]
You’re not wired to ‘do it alone’
Here as we head into the weekend I wanted to send you a brief note about the power of connection - and why this can be helpful in your relationship with food. It's something I've been thinking about this week because I just finished wrapping up a … [Read more]
Why you overeat when you’re under stress – and why connection matters
As we come into September, I'm moving into "when food is your mother" season. This is the time of year when I explore this idea of how, when we're under stress, we can turn to food as a 'mothering presence' - a place of care, nurturing, and … [Read more]
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