Time is a waisting…

I just returned from Michigan due to a sudden death in my family. Honestly, there is nothing like an event like this to put things in perspective. Our bodies are so much more than circumference and pounds. They are literally vessels for our spirit and allow us to hold hug, support and love each other in [...]

Be a Part of Body Re-Imaging Revolution

Graciously Re-posted from R. Hussa’s Eating Disorders In Schools blog at Gurze Publications As a professional performer I experienced profound struggles with body image in my 20’s and 30’s.  The pressure of having to be outwardly attractive in order to get a paycheck was excessively stressful.  But my struggles didn’t begin in professional arenas alone.  I [...]

4 Keys To Improving Your Body Image

Graciously re-posted from Gurze Publications Whether we are in grade school, high school, college — or beyond — we can benefit from increasing our body esteem.  We know that negative body image contributes directly to an array of issues, to overall dissatisfaction and unhappiness, but also it is important to see that our bodies also [...]

Fat is the New Skinny

Are you one of those rare people who can see past the physical and recognize one’s inner beauty? Honestly? The other day I was searching the internet for real life “Beauty and the Beast” stories and came across the following: “When I was in high school-there was this gal–her name was Trudy Nussbaum–her father was [...]

Law of Attraction for Money and Wealth

This Guest Post graciously submitted by the Silva Method team. Check out the article about the law of attraction and  how to use daily affirmations to attract success In this world of economic upheaval, it is difficult to understand and keep up to date on all that is happening.  Many people find themselves unable to think past their own circumstances [...]

How does your SOUL respond?

The therapist’s mindful presence is itself a source of healing.  It facilitates a better relationship with the client, and like a tuning fork, it helps bring out this mindful presence in the client.  I believe that when clients are in this mindful presence they can distinguish the difference between this presence and the chattering of their ego/mind.  When [...]

Mindfulness

Our true home is in the present moment. To live in the present moment is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now. Peace is all around us- in the world and in nature- and [...]

AMERICANS HAVE A WAIT PROBLEM (and no, that’s not a typo)

Most of us have heard it.  Many of us have said it.  And sadly, the majority of Americans are still doing it.  It is waiting.  Waiting to live our lives until our scale hits the magic number.  Waiting to live our lives until we finally wriggle into the coveted dress size or effortlessly slip into [...]

(Re)Defining, (Re)Valuing Food

From Hussa’s book, Healthy Selfitude Food is so much more than food.  It is so much more than fast food, healthy food, raw food or junk food.  I believe food has a value that we have completely lost sight of in this culture and if we are to reverse the unhealthy cultural norms facing our [...]

Nutrition and Eating Disorders: A Shared Journey

My perception of nutritional wellness, nutritionists and the role of nutrition in recovering from an eating disorder has been a progression, a shared journey.  Early in my practice, armed with scientific training and medical model concepts, I was geared up for providing patients with what I have come to call the “quick fix.” Having acquired [...]

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