Create a more compassionate relationship with yourself
The beliefs and perceptions that we adopt as children – how we view others, ourselves, and our world – commonly shape our life experience, even into adulthood. These ingrained belief systems can be a contributing factor to addiction, … [Read more]
Drop the illusion of having to “fix” yourself In my course When Food is Your Mother, I offer an explanation of how unmet attachment needs (and the vulnerability and wounding that arises from these unmet needs) can give rise to food compulsions … [Read more]
If you’re trying to make sense of food compulsions like overeating, binge eating, night bingeing and sugar seeking, a fresh perspective might make all the difference. Most approaches to overeating focus on these four things: Healing … [Read more]
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]
When you're stuck in a pattern of overeating, it's easy to feel caught in self blame: to believe that the overeating is your fault or due to a lack of willpower. You may hear voices in your head that condemn, "you should know better." You may feel … [Read more]