Karly Randolph Pitman
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]
Understanding the biological and emotional drive for food
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]
When you want to change but aren’t able to hold on to your intention
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]
“We shall be saved by an ocean of tears”
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]
When we feel worried or broken about being behind
Yesterday during a webinar we were talking about how challenging it can be to trust our goodness or potential when we're overeating. Food 'stuff' can bring up so much shame and self attack: we can feel so broken or discouraged for not being able … [Read more]
The need for ‘control’ and what drives us to seek relief in food
A friend of mine told me a story about his grandmother, a tough as nails farmer who held onto the farm for years after her loved ones had passed. As a teenager, he'd visit her house for the summer, and he remembered the piles of food she cooked for … [Read more]
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