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]
Caring for the longing for the ‘perfect mother’
Over the years, many men and women have asked me a version of this question: “I keep looking for something in the food. I keep hoping. I keep searching. But what am I searching for?” It’s a great question, and one that points to our deepest … [Read more]
How to eat less sugar without ‘white knuckling it’
If you struggle with eating too much sugar or a sugar addiction, or if you simply want to transition into a low sugar diet, you may need to set some internal boundaries around how much sugar you eat. To do that, you need to gently, kindly and … [Read more]
Nurturing the dream for healing
This is a photo of me from this past Saturday night, of my eating a bowl of ice cream with my family to celebrate a family birthday. It was a small bowl – maybe 2/3 of a cup of vanilla Haagen-Dazs. It was delicious, and I enjoyed it thoroughly and … [Read more]
How to soften nostalgia for sugar
Sometimes we long for what is past, or long to connect to past experiences of love. This can arise in the form of sugar nostalgia. Where does sugar nostalgia show up for you - when you pine for a certain sugary treat and all the emotions, … [Read more]
How to find momentum to stop overeating
If you’re stuck in overeating, sugar addiction or binge eating, you may feel desperate for change. You may long for momentum – a way to stop these painful behaviors, lose the weight, and regain your health. Of course! If you feel like … [Read more]