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]
Is self help addictive?
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]
Healing is a change of heart
Over the past few months, I've been writing and sharing what has become a mantra: that binge eating, overeating and other food compulsions are healed through relationship – through connection. Many of you have written to ask – this sounds so … [Read more]
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