Lessons I’ve Learned Through Feeding My Daughter
I’ve been feeding my 10 month old daughter for several months now, and it has been challenging to say the least. However, I have really loved going through this process, and have chosen a method of...
View Article3 Simple Steps for Nutritious Lunches for the Whole Family
Stop stressing about packing nutritious lunches for your family. Fall has arrived! (Sort of). September signals that we are all officially getting back into the swing of things, and instills that itch...
View ArticleWho’s Afraid of Candy Corn?
Even Halloween candy can have a place in a balanced and healthy diet.When I was little, one of the things I most looked forward to on Halloween was candy corn. You know, those little orange, yellow,...
View ArticleThanksgiving Nutrition Myth-Busting
4 Truths About Tackling Thanksgiving DinnerThanksgiving is upon us. For most Americans, the day revolves around the big turkey dinner, which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for people working on...
View ArticleGot Room on Your Bookshelf for Something Empowering
Got Room on Your Bookshelf for Something EmpoweringMy new book, Why Did I Just Eat That? How to Let Go of Emotional Eating and Heal Your Relationship with Food, is coming out on the 9th of January....
View ArticleThree Key Questions on the Way to an Empowering Relationship with Food
Three Key Questions on the Way to an Empowering Relationship with FoodThe connection between our relationship with food and our relationship with ourselves is often overlooked, yet it’s crucial for...
View ArticleMindful Mentality, Affirmative Reality
Mindful Mentality, Affirmative RealityEating to self-soothe is a common coping mechanism that many people turn to when feeling overwhelmed or anxious. However, this type of disconnected eating can lead...
View ArticleWondering About The Wonder Drugs
One of the truly cool things about the 21st Century is how modern technology has supplied us with many lifestyle hacks that make many things easier. From AI-generated art to GPS in our cars to little...
View ArticleAre You Ready to Swipe Right?
Valentine’s Day is about a lot of things. It’s about leaning into supportive commitments that, at their best, encourage us to be all that we might be. In this day and age, many people try to find...
View ArticleA Mother’s Day Wish
As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s important to recognize that this holiday can evoke a wide range of emotions in people. For some folks, Mother’s Day is a celebration of love and family; for others, it...
View ArticleWhat’s Shame Got to Do with It?
When I was in early elementary school—maybe first or second grade—I went to a classmate’s house to play. I didn’t know this girl very well, but our mothers thought we’d get along. Our mothers were...
View ArticleWhat’s Shame Got to Do with It? Part 2
In Part One of this blog we discussed how guilt and shame are interconnected yet distinct dynamics; guilt arises from actions, while shame is more stubborn, stemming from a deep-seated, negative...
View ArticleARFID Diagnostic Criteria: A Therapist’s Guide to Supporting a Loved One
Introduction If someone you care about struggles with eating, you might wonder if it’s just picky eating or something more. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a serious condition that...
View ArticleSupporting a Loved One Struggling with an Eating Disorder
This week, instead of our usual blog, I thought I’d share my recent interview with Authority Magazine, an online publication that asks interesting questions to various people who are experts in their...
View ArticleRESPONDING VS REACTING
THAT OLD TUG-OF-WAR THAT EXISTS IN MANY OF US So here’s the scenario: Sarah is at work, looking forward to the weekend, when she gets an email from her boss criticizing some aspect of a recent...
View ArticleWhy Eating Disorders Are Not Your Fault, and What You Can Do About Them
Part OneToo many people assume that eating disorders and disordered eating are rooted in laziness or character flaws. These wide-spread assumptions often lead to fat-shaming and feelings of low...
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