I think one of the most common sayings we hear, especially when going through a difficult time in our relationship, is that time heals all wounds. I often get asked if I believe this is true and for those who have sat with me during their heartbreak have heard me use it. My answer: yes… Read more

Recovery can be tricky business but learning how some people have done it can inspire us to try new things and keep us taking steps forward. Buzzfeed recently released an article with 57 things that people who are either in recovery or who have recovered have found critical to their own recovery journey. These are… Read more

One of the hardest things to do in life is face our own truth. We cover up our suffering with a smile, make excuses, intellectualize or suppress what we are going through in order to maintain the life we have known. Perhaps when life gets tough you work harder, or maybe you run away or… Read more

I have been reading a lot of articles as of late that apply to eating disorder recovery, stages of change and why eating disorders are about more than just food and body image. I find I always learn something new when I read articles, whether that be a whole new approach to eating disorder treatment/recovery… Read more

Sometimes from the outside looking in we look at relationships and wonder what it is that makes some work and others not. Is there a secret ingredient of sorts that only some couples have discovered? How is she able to get past his messy ways and why does he seem to be so supportive when… Read more

This post is something I share each year because it seems to resonate with a lot of people and my clients seem to get anxious as their bodies start to want different things as the season changes. Fall is in full effect here on the West Coast which means crisp days and cool nights. I… Read more

In my masters program one of my colleagues discovered that after 18 years of being married him and his wife had been going about getting what they want completely backwards. For example, he always planned big elaborate birthday parties for her and she made sure his birthday was at home with the family. In reality… Read more

I have times in my life when I am really good at telling people how to live a healthy life but struggle to take my own advice. Recently I was telling a friend of mine about my trip to Montreal to visit a friend. He told me I needed to leave my day planner at… Read more

You know those moments when you read an article and things just seem to make a lot of sense? I had this week when I was reading an article on Mind Body Green about how we can sabotage our relationships in this tricky unforeseen way. Ego plays a big role in our lives in so… Read more