Becoming a Peaceful Eater

Summer in the northern hemisphere has drawn to a close. We've harvested our apples and grapes, and the leaves are changing colour and dropping. I've noticed how resistant I am (as are some of the people around me are) to the letting go of summer. We don't want to get out our winter clothing; ...

It's an interesting question - how do you become committed to something you say you want? This applies not only to the way you want to be in relationship with eating or your body - but anything at all. Barriers to commitment A number of barriers may arise and get in the way of your full commitment to...

"Decide that there's a bottom line, that you have basic needs, and they are non-negotiable." — Geneen Roth Your Basic Needs Many people with problematic eating behaviours are using food to meet needs that have nothing to do with physical hunger. These needs may be physical, for example: feeling...

Do you ever tell yourself you 'slipped up' when you ate more than you think you should have? Well I'm here to deliver some really good news: I can show you a way to never slip up, ever again! It's actually very simple. Give yourself unconditional permission to eat whatever you want, whenever...

I came to Switzerland on the weekend for a silent retreat – something very much needed for my self-care. At the airport on Sunday night, ready for my return I saw that my flight had been cancelled with no warning. The reason? Fog in London. Many flights cancelled or delayed. Breathe. What now? What...

In a session this week, a client told me about an incident that occurred recently, and it gave me the idea to write this blog, about two fattening things to avoid. Hopefully you know me well enough by now to know that I would never tell you about foods that will make you fat. Hot rolls with peanut...