I'm sharing a short clip from the workshop I gave a few weeks ago, Nurturing the Wise Mind for Conscious Nourishment. In the clip I talk about a psychological concept called window of tolerance to explain how and why we use food to soothe, escape, numb, or create a sense of control.
Read MoreAs a Behavioral Food Therapist, there are a variety of reasons clients choose to partner with me on their healing journey. While they might initially be attracted to the idea of "perfecting" their diet, deep down they know the solution to their mindless eating habits, weight concerns, food anxiety, low energy, or self-doubt is multi-faceted. They might not be able to articulate it at first, but their gut instinct tells them it's not just "what" they eat that deserves attention, but also "how" they interact with food and with themSELVES.
Read MoreWhy is it important to address tricky food habits? Because they keep us stuck and make us feel bad on many levels. And there are techniques and mindsets we can adopt to free up mental and emotional bandwidth, find ease in our food life, and have more energy for what really matters.
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