Like many women, I’ve had a tumultuous relationship with food. I grew up in a household where on-again-off-again dieting was a constant, and food was seen as the enemy. It’s not surprising that I adopted a very adversarial relationship with food, and wrestled with disordered eating for more than a decade. In my mind, there… read more

If you haven’t heard about what Nike is up to, the new plus sized mannequins they put out on display in their flagship London store, and the media uproar in response to that, I invite you to Google it. I bring this to your attention because when it comes to carrying excess weight, it’s important… read more

Our modern lives are full and busy, and the pace we’re expected to keep is faster than it’s ever been. It’s no wonder that the number one complaint my clients come to me with is fatigue and exhaustion. Our lives are literally wearing us out! In my own healing journey I’ve had the “gift” of… read more

There is one often overlooked thing that’s essential to your vitality, beauty and confidence. But the fast pace of life makes it more challenging than ever to be present with it. Most of us are actually living a short distance away from our bodies, not fully feeling or sensing ourselves, or even the world around… read more

I grew up in a household where dieting was commonplace. There were all kinds of diet foods in our refrigerator and pantry, and there was a lot of “going on” and “going off” of diets. This was normal to me – the idea that somehow, the body is bad, food is bad, and that success… read more

Traditionally, aging in our youth-obsessed culture means marginalization. Once the wrinkles add up and the grey hairs take over it’s kind of like you become invisible. And that invisibility can usher in a lot of fear. As we age, we’re faced with a lot of erroneous cultural stories and assumptions. It’s as if our purpose… read more

There’s a BIG lie that’s circulating in the spiritual and new age worlds today. You’ve likely heard it, or maybe you’ve even been on the receiving end of it. Maybe you’ve held this belief yourself. At one point in time I did. This belief is so damaging and hurtful because it promotes self-blame, judgment, and… read more