As I have been doing research, what I have come across again and again in different models of work across different fields is that awareness is the first…
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Shaking Medicine
I just finished the excellent book Shaking Medicine (2007) by Bradford Keeney, Ph.D. As I read the book, what comes to mind as a parallel is the commentary…
Experiences of Urges
One person, speaking of binge eating, recalled: “The urge felt like it took over everything. I couldn’t think about anything else until I binged.” Someone else describing an…
Sensory Strategies for Urges to Binge, Somatic Strategies for Binge Eating, Body-Based Interventions for Binge Eating Disorder…..What’s the Difference?
Hi friends, I want to help to alleviate some confusion that might exist as to different phrases you might read/hear regarding different tools/strategies/interventions. There are a lot of…
Thoughts on Teaching Hunger & Fullness To Binge Eaters
I am taking THREE certifications right now, in addition to doing my PhD program, because, yes, I am a total freak. It is granting me a unique comparative…
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
I’m taking a Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention. Truly, the treatments and support that has been developed around drugs and alcohol has evolved way beyond anything for eating disorders, which…
9 Tips for Healthy Blood Sugar
Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health, especially for those with insulin resistance or if you’re battling urges to binge. Here are some tips for…
Movement Snacks
In our fast-paced lives, finding time for exercise can often feel like a luxury. Between work commitments, family responsibilities, and social engagements, it’s easy for physical activity to…
Self-Compassion Break
Have you heard of a self-compassion break? Popularized by self-compassion goddess/researcher Kristen Neff, this is a three-step process for when you are having a hard time, make a…
Dissociation + Binge Eating
There is tons of research linking binge eating and dissociation. I’m not talking about symptoms strong enough to be a clinically diagnosable dissociative disorder, but nevertheless dissociation is…