Karly Randolph Pitman
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]
Why sugar and food are powerful end of the day treats
Our desire to let down, to receive and to be cared for - rather than caring for others - is often what's underneath end of the day and nighttime overeating. Yesterday we had a Q&A webinar for a group class where the topic of 'I deserve a … [Read more]
“The tears that fill the holes where food usually goes”
Yesterday I met a delightful woman, and we sat in the quiet, sharing our food stories with each other. At some point, our conversation turned to grief. We began talking about the first layer of grief - the grief of letting go of overeating, of the … [Read more]
Moving from a ‘trigger’ to an opportunity – ‘how the light gets in’
When we're bombarded by waves of reactivity - such as cravings, impulses, a compulsion to overeat check out, overwork, overdo, or escape, or emotional triggers or upsets - everything in us can tighten up and say, "No." Our natural reaction is to … [Read more]
What does power have to do with your patterns with food?
In last week's newsletter, I wrote about how we can become polarized against ourselves - and how this protective stance can make it difficult for us to feel free to move forward and make positive changes in our lives. These inner polarizations can … [Read more]
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