I have an 11 year old son. It’s becoming increasingly clear that we have entered a whole new phase of hormones and emotions and girls and attitude. Ready or not, here we go. Lately he’s been saying something that has me thinking. I do that a lot –...
Two mornings a week I see patients at an Internal Medicine office. The majority of patients I see have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. While each patient is unique in their concerns, frustrations and goals, over the past 2-3 years I have found a lot of...
Over the past few years, my level of awareness for dysfunctional relationships with food has increased. That’s been a good thing for me personally and professionally. Personally it’s allowed me to treat my health concerns as symptoms of disordered...
Anxiety and I are old friends. And I do mean friends, because it has taught me a lot. I’ve used a lot of things over the years to manage it, and ultimately to feel more in control and less afraid. Grades (valedictorian of my graduating high school class), mad...
Have you ever heard of or used positive affirmations? Basically you are confidently affirming a positive truth, which can be really helpful in reframing thoughts and beliefs about food and body image. They are often used in therapy to help let go of negative...
I came across this quote and love it. In all our hustling to get things done, maybe we forget the art of knowing what to leave alone. That feels like wisdom to me – knowing how to prioritize limited resources (time and others) to produce the most good. And...
