Foster a change of heart
In the Christmas season of the Christian tradition, we celebrate the magic and wonder of birth, the light in the dark, and the 'soul knowing its worth.' I see this miracle of birth over and over in my classes - when we face our painful sugar … [Read more]
We should stop using the word addiction and shift to a new word – bonding.” – Professor Peter Cohen In my signature course, When Food is Your Mother, I talk about what it means to be bonded with food: to use food to care for our relational and … [Read more]
Bailey pup, our tomato garden 'thief' One of the most vulnerable questions I hear from people when they're thinking about taking a class with me is this: Do I have to stop eating sugar? It's a really important question! If you're relying on … [Read more]
In my last few blog posts, I’ve been talking about what it means to use food as a mother. I’m writing this series so that you can have more clarity about whether When Food is Your Mother is a good fit for you, as well as to give you a taste of the … [Read more]
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." - Viktor Frankl It can be frustrating when we find ourselves stuck in painful habits - where we … [Read more]
Friends, here we find ourselves in the last month of the year, deeply immersed in the holiday season and all the rituals, traditions, and celebrations that the season brings. This often includes many opportunities for the festive partaking of food … [Read more]