1. Recruits the Prefrontal Cortex (Your Inner CEO) During dissociation or a binge urge, the prefrontal cortex — responsible for planning, impulse control, and self-regulation — often goes…
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Clear Boundaries, Not Black-and-White Panic: A More Embodied Way to Navigate the Holidays as an Abstainer
The holidays can be a strange terrain when you identify as a food addict or an abstainer. On one hand, you know you feel your best — emotionally,…
You Don’t Need a New Year. You Need a New Moment.
The holidays have a strange way of distorting time. One part of us is overwhelmed by travel, family energy, disrupted routines, and endless food cues — and another…
Naming What You Feel: Why “Fine” Isn’t Enough
Most of us grow up fluent in only a handful of emotional words: “fine,” “stressed,” “good,” “bad.” And when something’s off, we might feel it — a tight…
Why Cravings Can Get Worse Before They Get Better: The Incubation of Craving
It’s tempting to believe that the longer someone stays abstinent, the easier it gets. But research shows that craving—especially when triggered by environmental or emotional cues—can actually intensify…
What is proprioception, again?
Proprioception is your body’s way of sensing where it is in space — like how you can touch your nose with your eyes closed. It’s like an internal…
Living a good life
Are you struggling with food addiction recovery? You’re not alone. Many people find themselves trapped in a cycle of destructive eating patterns. The good news is that true…
Control Hunger Hormones with This Simple Eating Hack
Did you know that the order in which you eat your food can significantly impact your hunger and satiety? This trick taps into your body’s natural hormone system,…
Ultra-Processed Foods: Why That “Convenience” Is Coming for Your Gut, Brain, and Sanity
Let’s be real: ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are not just “junk food.” That term is way too cute. We’re talking about a category of edible science projects that are…
Abstainers versus Moderators
Are you struggling with food despite following popular advice? Maybe you’re trying to moderate but still falling into binge cycles. Or perhaps you’ve been told that “everything in…