Gentle support to soften overeating and eat less sugar
In my last post, I talked about a common place in the healing journey, the place of, 'yes, but not yet' – when we can see our patterns but not necessarily change them. Today I want to talk about the key emotions that can arise in this space … [Read more]
This morning I was sitting on the couch in my living room, a large bowl before me, as I peeled Macintosh apples for our family's holiday crisp. I was up early to get the crisp in the oven before our Thanksgiving turkey, and so the house was quiet. … [Read more]
Here on this good Tuesday I wanted to send out a note about the Kick Sugar Summit, a free online event that has been going on this week, from October 12 through October 19. Starting today, October 19, at 7 am PT/10 am ET, you can listen to all … [Read more]
When you've struggled with a coping strategy, like overeating, for a long time, and you've done a lot of inner work to try and help yourself, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by frustration, self attack, or despair, like 'nothing's changing.' But what … [Read more]
The first week of July is a scorcher of a month in Texas where I live. And yet this week has been unseasonably wet, drenching my garden with regular rain that offers an abundance of cucumbers, tomatillos, and tomatoes. I never was much of a … [Read more]
If you struggle with overeating at night you're not alone. About 99% of the people that come to our classes tell us that evenings are - hands down - the hardest time of the day. Once the late afternoon, dinner time, and evening unfolds, they find … [Read more]
Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen, Anthem A few years ago, I joined a gym with my twenty one year old daughter. As a soccer player, my … [Read more]
If you struggle with overeating - or any other habit that brings up shame - you may feel a strong desire to 'fix it' as soon as possible. The shame of our compulsions can create a lot of anxiety. This anxiety can lead to a lot of internal … [Read more]
Here in the quiet of a Sunday afternoon, as I ready my dogs for a walk around the pond, I wanted to reach out to share a story from a former student from the Book of Love. 'Accepting all part of myself with welcome' Today I'm honored to share Eva's … [Read more]
Here in these quiet wee hours, I wanted to reach out to share more about the upcoming Book of Love class. Over the next few newsletters, I'll be sharing stories of former students who generously offered their kind permission to share their … [Read more]
Softening perfectionism is a theme that runs through all our classes. It's a common coping strategy - especially for those of us who are highly conscientious, heart centered and sensitive. (It's a strategy I personally know very … [Read more]
I hope this note finds you well as we journey into February. For many of you - especially our Northern Hemisphere friends and those on the North American East Coast - this time of year brings much cold, and dark. We're wired to 'tend and … [Read more]
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