In my last few blog posts, I’ve been talking about what it means to use food as a mother. I’m writing this series so that you can have more clarity about whether When Food is Your Mother is a good fit for you, as well as to give you a taste of the … [Read more]
The answer to food compulsions is connection
Here this week, I’m celebrating a decade of work – the 10th anniversary of Growing Human(kind)ness. This anniversary brings up much in me – namely, gratitude and wonder! In service of this anniversary, and in honor of the new year, I’ve been tweaking … [Read more]
We’re wired to need each other
I get lots of emails from people when they feel weary - when they’re feeling overwhelmed by sugar, when they feel lost, disoriented, or frightened, or when they’re feeling broken and hopeless, like they’ll never feel whole, with food or with … [Read more]
Core emotions that can feed overeating
Like an iceberg, what drives overeating lies below the surface. Overeating is often an attempt to feel safe and connected in the face of isolation, fear, overwhelm, or pain that feels too much to bear. When our nervous systems feel overwhelmed and … [Read more]