Conversations with Patricia Leavy Part 1: Ways of Knowing

Conversations with Patricia Leavy Part 1: Ways of Knowing Patricia Leavy, Ph.D. is an independent sociologist and best-selling author. She has published twenty-four books, earning critical and commercial success in both nonfiction and fiction, a rare feat by any author. Her work has been translated into numerous languages. She is also the creator and editor […]

Please Stop Calling It “Comfort” Food

As an eating disorders therapist, I am so done with hearing the term “comfort food.” I’m not only sick and tired of it, but I’m frustrated and angry that we’re still using this misnomer, if there ever was one, and about how it’s affecting our mental and physical health. As a therapist—mostly on the binge […]

Actress Writer Laura Wilcox Thinks You Are Lovable ‘As Is’

Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I am a comedian, which is kind of a broad term. But in my case that means I am a writer and actress. I also do improv, sketch comedy, and some storytelling/stand up at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in both New York and LA. I […]

Exclusive Interview with Porky Pig Voice Actor Bob Bergen

Please tell us about yourself and what you do? Well, I’m a voice actor probably best know as the voice of Porky Pig for WB for the past 25 plus years.  But my career covers all aspects of voiceover, from commercials to cartoons, narration, promo, etc. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming […]

Van Helsing Star Laura Mennell Interview “Feel Good About You”

Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I’m Laura Mennell and I’m lucky enough to be able to do what I love for a living – I’ve been a professional actor for over a decade.  I’ve been persistent in following my dreams, worked hard to get where I am, and I’m grateful to be working where […]

Actress Emily Shaffer Interview “What I Would Tell My 18 Year Old Self”

I’m Emily Shaffer and I am an actor.  What this means is I am a hustler and a gypsy.  I work 3 jobs and audition for television.  As well as love the crap out of my husband and dog.  When the stars align – I get to BE on television.  Currently I’m working on writing […]

Our Interview with Matthew Moy of the TV Show “Two Broke Girls”

Please tell us about yourself and what you do? My name is Matthew Moy and I’m an actor. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming projects or events that you are working on? Currently I work on a show on CBS called 2 Broke Girls. I also play the voice of Lars on […]

How Not to Recover from Your Eating Disorder

Many people don’t recover from dysregulated eating because they insist on doing things exactly as they always have done them and can’t seem to break out of that rut. My hope is that writing about what to do in order to stay stuck might actually help you get unstuck. Toward that goal, here are 10 […]

Knowing the Difference Between Prodctivity and Creativity

So many dysregulated eaters are also folks who feel a pressing need to stay busy all the time. Not just busy doing anything old thing, mind you, but filling their time with properly productive endeavors. Sadly, many are potentially or highly creative individuals who have let their need to be productive co-opt their creativity. In […]

When You Can’t Get What You Really Want, You Eat

When dysregulated eaters think they can’t get what they really want in life, they too often turn to food. They’re not hungry (not a smidge!), but end up on a mission to find something edible to satisfy them. And heaven help anyone who gets in their way. I know just what this process is like […]

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