This is a picture of me and my son from a few years ago. Last week, it was his birthday. Halfway through his birthday morning, he was filled with disappointment and sadness and laid on his bed and told me about it. His presents weren’t as he … [Read more]
How to strengthen the inner voice to say no to sugar
To eat less sugar, replace the false refuge that you find in sugar with an internal refuge – a nest of safety that brings the safety, security and soothing you desire. It’s human and natural to seek out sources of comfort, connection and … [Read more]
How to find healing in a sugar binge
As you walk your journey with sugar, it's common to find moments of healing and awareness - where you feel ease, peace and consciousness about the sugar that you're eating - only to find yourself caught in a sugar binge or painful cravings. Ouch, … [Read more]
The new life that lies under listening
This past year I went through a challenging time with one of my children: butting heads, misunderstanding, hurt. Ugh. I felt scared and discouraged and sad. I felt ground down, tired. I felt frustrated how, despite my intentions, the conflict was … [Read more]
Why food compulsions are healed in relationship
Someone once asked me what’s the cause of sugar addiction, overeating, and body compulsions. “Separation and loss,” I said. Then someone else asked why these things are so pervasive and tricky to heal. “The same … [Read more]
Why you don’t need to fix yourself to heal from overeating
If you've gotten stuck in eating disorders, a food compulsion, or a sugar addiction, and you've been working really hard, trying to fix yourself, I invite you to lay that burden down. You do not need to fix yourself to heal, grow or … [Read more]