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]
Why you don’t need to fix yourself to heal from overeating
If you've gotten stuck in eating disorders, a food compulsion, or a sugar addiction, and you've been working really hard, trying to fix yourself, I invite you to lay that burden down. You do not need to fix yourself to heal, grow or … [Read more]
How to release childhood beliefs that fuel overeating
The beliefs and perceptions that we adopt as children – how we view others, ourselves, and our world – commonly shape our life experience, even into adulthood. These ingrained belief systems can be a contributing factor to addiction, … [Read more]
Healing the loss underneath an eating disorder
How to release the pain that you’ve carried At the root of every eating disorder is loss. To heal the roots of a sugar compulsion, an eating disorder or food compulsion, this loss needs to be acknowledged – to come to light. It needs to … [Read more]
How to heal the root cause of food compulsions
Drop the illusion of having to “fix” yourself In my course When Food is Your Mother, I offer an explanation of how unmet attachment needs (and the vulnerability and wounding that arises from these unmet needs) can give rise to food compulsions … [Read more]
Why overeating is not a disease
I hear from so many men and women who are feeling caught in painful, repetitive patterns of binge eating, compulsive overeating, or some form of food/sugar addiction. Because feeling stuck in these patterns of overconsuming is painful and can lead to … [Read more]
Healing the shame that feeds overeating
When we're confronted with pain, it's natural to look for someone or something to blame. This is because our tender, tender brain will move to protect us from pain that feels too much to bear and defend against it! Many of our impulsive thoughts are … [Read more]
How to respond to sudden cravings
http://fiveoceanspress.wistia.com/medias/9vsqikj5mk?embedType=seo&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=1024 You’ve been feeling fine all day. And then all of a sudden, wham! You’re having craving overload. Have you ever feel suddenly … [Read more]
What’s missing from 4 common solutions to overeating
If you’re trying to make sense of food compulsions like overeating, binge eating, night bingeing and sugar seeking, a fresh perspective might make all the difference. Most approaches to overeating focus on these four things: Healing … [Read more]
The power of an emotional bond with food
http://fiveoceanspress.wistia.com/medias/7lyn0q7qvw?embedType=seo&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=1024 The 'Cookie Monster' is a fun way to teach my youngest about sounds of the alphabet and the letter 'C'. But this character from Sesame Street also … [Read more]
One cause of night bingeing
Many of us who overeat find that once we start eating, we can't stop. This is particularly poignant and problematic at the end of the day. You may be able to feel present and relaxed with your eating at breakfast and lunch, and even make it through … [Read more]
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