In my work with women as an eating coach and Somatic Experiencing practitioner, I find that we rarely talk about food or our bodies, but rather trauma and pain. In my experience, the focus on the body is a distraction from dealing with the more substantive and painful issues present in our psyche and in […]
Can you see that the opposite of what you are thinking might also be true? As strange as this might sound, this practice of questioning my thoughts has been a game changer. Believing our thoughts is what causes us pain. It’s liberating to understand that my stressful thoughts aren’t even true. In fact, our thoughts […]
Our nervous system is constantly, and subconsciously, scanning our environment for safety. We are simply designed this way, we are animals, after all. If we hear any sudden, loud noise in our environment, chances are your body will start moving even before your mind registers what is happening. Stephen Porges calls this process neuroception, and […]
In his book Brainstorm, The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain, Daniel Siegel talks about a practice he calls SIFT, which can be helpful to bring all of us, teens and parents alike, into greater connection with our internal world. This means that throughout our day, we take a mental pause to get present […]
Today, try giving yourself permission for whatever feels alive for you. I give myself permission to…say no, cancel my plans, go to that yoga class, go for a walk, watch a movie. I give myself permission to…. ask for help, feel crappy, not judge myself, eat comfort foods and watch TV. I give myself permission […]
“When you are down, you deserve more love, not less. Where we deprive ourselves of love is where we need it most. When the dark comes, tell it what it wants so deeply to hear, that you are loved, that you are loved in all of your shadow, in all of your light, in all […]
Drink a large glass of warm water with organic lemon juice upon rising. This helps turn on your digestive system. If you need a little more oomph, you can also try adding a little fresh grated ginger to your lemon water. Ginger is venerated for its cleansing properties and ability to fire up the digestive […]
Have you ever found yourself just having chomped down your entire lunch in 5 minutes? Or realized that you and hubby have finished off dinner in 10 minutes flat? You may not be aware of how long you spend eating (next time, go ahead and time yourself, just for the heck of it). Fast eating […]
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