Karly Randolph Pitman
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]
Softening mother hunger
In many places around the world, this weekend is Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day can bring up a mix of many feelings – gratitude, joy, forgiveness, appreciation, or grief. There may be anger or sadness about a present or past relationship with a mother … [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]
When the pursuit of self help becomes its own addiction
This spring, in my When Food is Your Mother class, one of the questions that's been arising for the group is about healing: Is it possible to be addicted to self help? We're a highly conscientious group, and many of us are eager seekers. So we're … [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]
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