Words of Hope

Let’s unpack what emotional eating is, why it happens, and how we can gently shift our  relationship with food toward something more nourishing—both physically and  emotionally. 

If you’ve struggled with body image, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re living in a culture that  profits from your dissatisfaction. The messages we absorb from childhood, media, family,  and culture obsessed with wellness teaches us that our worth is tied to how we look—and  that our bodies must be constantly fixed, shrunk, or reshaped to be acceptable. 

As a therapist, one of the most common and heart-wrenching questions I hear is: “How do I know if I should stay in this relationship—or if it’s time to leave?” 

If you’ve ever felt like anxiety has taken the driver’s seat in your life, you’re not alone. As a  therapist, I see clients every day who describe anxiety as a racing mind that won’t turn off, a  stomach that never quite settles, or a constant stream of “what ifs.”