I was reading a book by Geneen Roth the other day (Lost and Found) and near the end of the book she said something that I found really resonated not only with myself but also with a lot of people who struggle in different ways in their lives. She said “ Nothing has the power… Read more
Eating Disorders
I always find this time of year really interesting because of how quickly the focus shifts from holiday celebrations to what we are going to change about ourselves in the upcoming year. Don’t get me wrong, I am all about self improvement but sometimes it seems we can push a little too hard on January… Read more
I am writing this blog post early because I am away this weekend and as I sit here with Christmas music on, drinking tea and watching snow fall I am filled with so many wonderful feelings about this season. It truly is one of my favorite times of the year but I also remember how… Read more
With December finally here (I LOVE the holiday season!) I thought it might be helpful to get a Holistic Nutritionists perspective on what to keep in mind during the season so you can really enjoy it. The main things I hear about at this time of year are fat fears (the belief that having fat… Read more
I often have people ask me about my story of recovery, wanting to know how I did it and if it really is possible to recover completely from an eating disorder. While there are many factors that help someone through recovery I believe there are a few things from my experience that can be helpful… Read more
I have been on a bit of a technology bent these days which is kind of funny given I am the least technologically inclined person you will ever meet. I have come to realize, however, that in our day to day life we likely turn to technology for answers more than we turn to anything… Read more
Fall is in full effect here on the West Coast which means crisp days and cool nights. I don’t know about you but I find that as the leaves start to change so do my cravings. Gone are the evenings when what I craved was a nice big crisp salad. Instead my body seems to… Read more
As odd as it sounds I found it very comforting when I got off the plane in my flip flops only to realize it was pouring rain and would be for the whole week ahead. I love Autumn because it has a slower more scheduled pace than summer. Plus, we get to wear boots, scarves… Read more
We just arrived in Tuscany yesterday and I think I may have died and gone to heaven. It really is one of the most beautiful places on earth. After going for a walk my mind got to thinking. People, and often parents, will ask me what causes someone to develop an eating disorder. It is… Read more
Bonjour Mon Ami, I am writing you this newsletter from Paris. It is our last morning here so I am trying to get in as many chocolate croissants as is humanly possible before departing on the next part of our honeymoon. This weeks newsletter is going to be similar to my last weeks post so… Read more
