As human beings, we all hurt at times. This is part of our shared, common humanity. Some of us internalize this pain at a very deep level, blaming ourselves for it. Instead of viewing pain as something we share as human beings, we believe it's our … [Read more]
How to lighten our hearts, and keep our secrets
Welcome to podcast three of the "Growing Human Kindness" podcast. Today's is inspired by a story that I was reading with my two youngest children, my boys, the other night. This book is called "The Secret Keeper," and it's by Kate Coombs, and the … [Read more]
Soothe your sensitivity instead of emotional eating
One of the ironies of healing our emotional eating is that consciously trying to eat differently or eating more mindfully is overarousing. It's stimulating and can cause anxiety. We have all this pent up energy from trying to be "good" while … [Read more]
Neediness is not a character flaw
One of the themes that I see coming up for people in their relationship with food is the mind's fight against what we need. Whether it's needing certain habits to support us in our daily lives, or needing to follow a way of eating, when we think … [Read more]
Are you highly sensitive and sugar addicted?
If you’re both highly sensitive and struggling with sugar binges, sugar cravings, or a sugar addiction, you’re not alone. It’s a pairing that comes up often! What is high sensitivity? Being highly sensitive means you pick up more … [Read more]
The link between “wavy” boundaries and overeating
How to release inner tension without food Overeating is often triggered by a build up of anxiety, inner stress, and tension. Chronic anxiety and tension feels tight, hot, and pressured in our bodies - like we're going to scream, hit something or … [Read more]