posted: Nov. 16, 2022.

Thanksgiving is a holiday of joy and gratitude. While we look forward to celebrating, many people with food and body image concerns may become increasingly anxious. Fears of being judged for their Read more

posted: Oct. 02, 2022.

Halloween can be one of the most difficult holidays for emotional eaters. It is often a particularly difficult day for mothers. The abundance of candy, the pressure to come up Read more

posted: Aug. 28, 2022.

The upcoming Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah offers a perspective that can be beneficial to people who struggle with their relationship to food and body image – regardless of their religion, Read more

posted: Jul. 31, 2022.

August is unique in that many people think of it as a vacation month, while also keeping one eye on the quickly approaching fall. By early August, we see stores Read more

posted: Jun. 21, 2022.

Although summer is the easiest season for many, it can often be the most difficult for single people and those with eating and body image issues. June 21 is the official Read more

posted: Jun. 01, 2022.

Too often, people who struggle with weight, binging, and food obsessions feel a lack of support.  It is easy to think that you are the only one who eats the Read more

posted: Apr. 20, 2022.

It’s a job seekers market, resulting in life changes that can be both exciting and anxiety provoking. All change can cause some stress. When a new opportunity arises, it’s an Read more

posted: Apr. 13, 2022.

Focus on the meaning of the holiday and the people present, not the perceived “imperfections” of your body. Leave your “self-critical voice” at home; enjoy yourself and others Pay attention to your Read more

posted: Apr. 07, 2022.

Spring is often a hopeful time. But another aspect of spring – which few like to admit – is it can also be anxiety provoking. Many people are happy to Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2022.

When New Year’s arrives, we often think of resolutions. Especially this year, a key resolution is maintaining our physical and mental health. As we move into the new year, I Read more

posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Wherever you turn, it’s Thanksgiving—ads, social media, and conversations. Everyone’s talking about where they are going for Thanksgiving or who they are hosting. And the biggest association with Thanksgiving, of Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2021.

 As I write this, 30,000 people in t-shirts and sneakers are running through the New York City’s five boroughs, intent on making it to the finish line first. In many Read more

posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Tricks to handling Halloween treats: a Guide for Emotional Eaters Halloween is often a challenging holiday for people who struggle with overeating, binge eating, and emotional eating.  It seems that everywhere Read more

posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

Typically, we think of fall as a time for new beginnings. The weather changes and school starts up again. Even for those of us who are adults, fall brings up Read more

posted: Sep. 13, 2021.

Although it is extremely stressful to live with ambiguity, it is an opportunity to develop an important life skill. Most of us find it easier to cope by thinking of Read more

posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

Summertime is often one of the loneliest times for singles, especially for those who struggle with eating, food, and body image issues. The increased hours of daylight and the plethora Read more