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]
How to heal the root cause of food compulsions
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]
What’s missing from 4 common solutions to overeating
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]
The link between attachment, human development, and overeating
Friends, this article is the first public writing I did about the connection between attachment theory, human development, and overeating. As I explored the roots of overeating, I wondered: could overeating, like other addictions, be connected to … [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]
Why Willpower Doesn’t Heal Overeating
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]