Gentle support to soften overeating and eat less sugar
When we haven't been 'met' – heard, held, seen, witnessed, or supported – in our fear, distress or pain, our nervous systems can be more reactive. We can feel shame when our nervous systems seem to have a mind of their own and react with hair trigger … [Read more]
I remember the day I saw a handout, a checklist of "signs of recovery from an eating disorder." I scanned the list, mentally ranking where I stood: Got that one, check. That one's better. I need to work on that one. I remember the flutter of … [Read more]
Underneath our tender protectors we often find a fear of feeling and a fear of pain. I write this not with judgment but awe at what the human heart can feel, hold, and meet. And I write this with the deepest respect to all that can overwhelm us, all … [Read more]
One of the most challenging pieces of overeating is how it can seemingly arise out of nowhere. You may feel fine for much of the day, but then something gets activated, you feel frantic, and food becomes a free for all. A woman in our support … [Read more]
One of the most frustrating experiences with overeating - or any painful coping strategy - is when we want to change, and have the desire to change, but aren't able to 'hold on' to our intention. You may experience this in your own life - maybe … [Read more]
This month there's been a lot going on at Growing Humankindness. And one of the common themes I've been hearing from people are grieving the holes they've tried to fill with food. Much of what we do here at Growing Humankindness is offering … [Read more]