Karly Randolph Pitman
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]
Tracing the link between your nervous system and food
Over the past 30 years, our understanding of trauma has broadened and deepened, especially as we developed the technology to gain a window into the brain. One of these understandings is polyvagal theory - a theory that makes sense of our autonomic … [Read more]
Facing what doesn’t work: how to let go of food
In last week's newsletter I talked about why food - particularly sugar - can be such a powerful draw at the end of the day. This is often a time when we long to let down and receive rest and comfort after a day of being 'on.' And this is often … [Read more]
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