In my last post, I wrote about a common frustration that occurs for nearly everyone when they’re healing their relationship with food – the energy of falling into collapse. When this happens, feelings of strength, optimism, or “I can do this!” … [Read more]
Do you need to ‘soften’ or ‘strengthen’ with food?
This week I got several questions from people about compassion and permissiveness. Many people shared how, after working with me, or after doing other programs, they feel softer towards themselves about their overeating or binge eating, and are … [Read more]
Is it true that “food should only be fuel?”
This week Michelle Chalfant invited me to be a guest on her podcast, The Adult Chair, where we talked about: how unmet needs can show up as a strong drive or compulsion for food (and sugar) how to unwind the drive and compassionate … [Read more]
Chocolate, Valentine’s Day, and a warm Walgreens hug
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day – a day that can be filled with many emotional triggers and food cues, and perhaps some challenge! This was true for me. Holidays and celebrations used to fill me with such dread. I worried the days before the holiday, … [Read more]
Softening the fear and frustration of overeating
Like a sturdy riverbank, loving relationship is a holding container - a "womb" that allows emotions to be held, expressed and to drain. This draining and "holding" is partly what we're seeking in food when we overeat. Frustration – and its cousins … [Read more]
The answer to food compulsions is connection
Here this week, I’m celebrating a decade of work – the 10th anniversary of Growing Human(kind)ness. This anniversary brings up much in me – namely, gratitude and wonder! In service of this anniversary, and in honor of the new year, I’ve been tweaking … [Read more]
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