Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, Ontario, with decades of lived experience of mental health issues. Author of Binge Crazy: A Psychotherapist's Memoir of Food Addiction, Mental Illness, Obesity and Recovery. Love animals.
In recent years, mental health has gained significant attention, along with psychological well-being. Therapy, a structured form of support provided by trained professionals, has emerged… Read More »Why would anyone do therapy?
Those of us who have suffered or are still struggling with binge-eating know in our bones how awful this illness can be. I’ve identified the… Read More »The 3 worst things about binge-eating
As a psychotherapist, I often encounter misconceptions about therapy that can stop people from getting the help they need. These myths have persisted throughout the… Read More »5 common myths about therapy
If you’re male and overweight or obese, or afraid of becoming overweight or obese, you might unknowingly be dealing with Binge Eating Disorder (BED). This… Read More »Men and disordered eating
In a world that often feels like it’s moving at breakneck speed, many of us find ourselves grappling with feelings of overwhelm. The constant demands… Read More »Embracing overwhelm: The power of doing nothing
If you’ve ever lost weight only to regain it back, you know how frustrating this can be. For men and women alike, regaining weight can… Read More »Top 3 reasons you regain weight
The connection between self-esteem and mental health is complex and multi-directional. While low self-esteem can contribute to mental health issues, the reverse is also true:… Read More »Self-esteem vs mental health: Cause or effect?
When Lizzo won the Emmy, I instantly burst into tears. My reaction was so unexpected, so spontaneous, it caught me a little off-guard. In fact,… Read More »Why I cried when Lizzo won
In our digital age, social media plays a significant role in our lives, influencing our mental health in various ways. As a psychotherapist, I often… Read More »Social media and your mental health
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW for short) in Canada, the USA and the UK is usually celebrated sometime in February. And in Canada, apparently, the… Read More »What color is your eating disorder?
If you’re on this site, and reading this article, chances are you’re looking for help. And chances are also you want to fix what’s wrong… Read More »The steps to lasting mental health
A highly effective way to blot out your life. Do you want to dull your emotions? Do you want to avoid painful or extreme feelings?… Read More »Destructive eating works!
Writing has often been a refuge for me, a sanctuary where I can explore my thoughts and feelings without judgment – even my own. Especially… Read More »Writing can be good for your mental health
Nowadays, thanks to social media, the word frenemy usually applies to people. But I’ve been using frenemy in relation to food. Because to me, and… Read More »Is food your frenemy?
One of the most pressing concerns today is violence against women, a pervasive problem that transcends culture, socioeconomic status, and geographical boundaries. It is crucial… Read More »Violence against women: A mental health issue
Relapse is a major hurdle in the recovery from any addiction. Where eating disorders are concerned, studies have shown an extremely high incidence of relapse,… Read More »The hell of relapse