Negative Capability - when man is capable of being in uncertainties, Mysteries, doubts, without any irritable reaching after fact & reason - John Keats At some point in the journey of growth, feelings of doubt and discouragement may set in. These … [Read more]
Finding emotional freedom from sugar
Emotional freedom comes from understanding what's really going on when you seek sugar for comfort, solace, care, or nurturing. The fruits of emotional freedom are many. They include: 1. Enjoyment of food instead of fearing it and seeing it as the … [Read more]
The link between attachment, human development, and overeating
Friends, this article is the first public writing I did about the connection between attachment theory, human development, and overeating. As I explored the roots of overeating, I wondered: could overeating, like other addictions, be connected to … [Read more]
How acceptance works to change “stuck” habits
Acceptance is a challenging practice, as it asks much of us: accepting ourselves, others, our feelings, our challenges, our limits, and life itself. We tend to resist acceptance, because in accepting "what is," we grieve what isn't. We grieve all … [Read more]
How to “rock your cravings to sleep”
One of the questions I hear most often is, "How do I prevent a binge?" Cravings are a topic that brings up a lot of anxiety for people, and understandably so. From experience, they've found that controlling cravings doesn't work - it creates … [Read more]
Befriending depression
I've had depressive and anxious tendencies for most of my adult life. It's something I've done my best to hide from others, as it creates feelings of deep shame, separation and loneliness in me. This past week, I couldn't hide. I was feeling … [Read more]