This is a photo of my favorite food treat - a cranberry kombucha drink that I love. And to be honest, it's something that I'm often crabby about sharing. You'll understand why in a bit. But for now, I want to share a story - a story of my buying … [Read more]
The connection between sugar addiction and ADD
About 7 years ago, I realized that I have ADD. It took me until I was in my mid 30s to see it, and it stunned me. I remember reading Dr. Gabor Mate's brilliant and beautiful book on ADD, Scattered, and feeling sore – this deep ache in my heart as I … [Read more]
Nurturing the dream for healing
This is a photo of me from this past Saturday night, of my eating a bowl of ice cream with my family to celebrate a family birthday. It was a small bowl – maybe 2/3 of a cup of vanilla Haagen-Dazs. It was delicious, and I enjoyed it thoroughly and … [Read more]
Bringing in compassion when we attack ourselves for struggling
There's a line in an essay by mystic Thomas Merton where he writes of "the brutality of our will." This line reminds me of a fellow line, a lyric from a Wailin' Jennys' song: will we bite against the silence Fill our days with noise and … [Read more]
When you use food to care for the pain of powerlessness
Years ago, a woman in my classes said that food and sugar addiction is the "good girl's addiction." What is a good boy or girl? This is often someone whose focus on being good means abandoning their own needs in the process. This can lead to an … [Read more]
Stress and sugar cravings: how to say ‘no’
This is a photo of what I bought at Whole Foods yesterday after having one of the worst days I've had in a long time. My day began with getting up at 4:30 in the morning to travel across the country with my four children, and all the hassles and … [Read more]
How to soften nostalgia for sugar
Sometimes we long for what is past, or long to connect to past experiences of love. This can arise in the form of sugar nostalgia. Where does sugar nostalgia show up for you - when you pine for a certain sugary treat and all the emotions, … [Read more]
When you need more structure with sugar; when you need less
The beginning of anything can be hard. If you struggle with a sugar addiction and you’re trying to change how much sugar you eat, in the beginning, it may feel difficult, uncomfortable and simply “off” because this new way of eating feels so … [Read more]
Soothing the panic of mistakes
Once you make a mistake with food – like emotional eating, eating too many calories, or eating a “bad” food – it can feel like all is lost. You may lose your balance and move into a “what the hell” space. This hopeless space can result in a binge, … [Read more]
How to find momentum to stop overeating
If you’re stuck in overeating, sugar addiction or binge eating, you may feel desperate for change. You may long for momentum – a way to stop these painful behaviors, lose the weight, and regain your health. Of course! If you feel like … [Read more]
How to trust the healing process out of overeating
How the bingeing unwinds and new life emerges When I tell people that healing a sugar addiction or overeating is an internal process, they often wonder - how does this inner healing translate into weight loss, eating less sugar or a healthy … [Read more]
What to do when facing sugar temptation at 4 o’clock
Imagine it’s 4 o’clock, it’s been a rough day, and there’s a cookie in front of you. It may feel impossible to to resist, or to “stick to” your commitment to not eat sweets. You may wonder – is there a way to soften sugar cravings without relying on … [Read more]
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