Let Food Be the White Noise for Your Life’s Symphony
Eating well doesn’t have to be complex. In fact, I believe the basic principle of white noise can also be applied to our body and food.
Eating Well is More Than the Food You Put on Your Fork
Eating well is more than the food you put on your fork. Here are five wishes for my clients when it comes to their relationships with food.
The Difference Between Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
Chances are, you’ve heard the terms eating disorders and disordered eating – but do you know what both concepts mean? In today’s blog post, I want to dive into the differences
Fear and Weight Loss
The fatal flaw of all weight loss-focused approaches is fear. Many people are seeking solutions for their “weight problems” with drugs like Semaglutide or bariatric surgeries and other restrictive methods with
How My Vacation Was a Model for Living a Peaceful Life
My recent vacation to Ireland had all the vagal toning elements and practices to sustain such a life. Let’s review!
When a Therapy Dog Dies: Grieving a Super Co-Regulator
My therapy dog died, and I’m heartbroken. Gretel was a very special dog – just ask anyone who met her. The news spread fast of her passing, and the outpouring
“The Whale”: A Theme of Redemption
I hadn’t planned on seeing The Whale for reasons that had to do with the disrespectful depiction of obesity and fatphobia in movies, but when Brendan Fraser won an Oscar
Safety Through the Self-Care Lens: 10 Ways to Help the Body Feel Safe
How do we make our body feel safe? Here are my top 10 ways to help the body feel safe through self-care.
Christmas at the Country Inn
My Christmas took an unexpected journey with cancelled flights and an extended stay at a Country Inn. Read more about my lesson in gratitude.
Five Tips to Help You Feel Well Throughout the Holidays
In today’s blog post, I want to share five tips to help you feel well throughout the holidays. Wishing you a merry Christmas!
Creating a “Safe” and Connected Holiday Season
As a Polyvagal Informed Therapist, I see the world through a lens of safety. Here are three simple steps for a "safe" and connected holiday season.
Considering the Use of a Harm Reduction Model for Loss of Control Eating Behaviors
Harm reduction involves employing limits and boundaries that keep us out of the weeds when we are the most vulnerable to our habitual brain.
