30+ stars shine despite mental illness
It takes courage and grace to tear down the stigma In 2013 one of my first blogs focused on the courage of David Letterman, who… Read More »30+ stars shine despite mental illness
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Do you have an addictive pattern?
I’ve borrowed the phrase, ‘addictive pattern’ after reading Russell Brand’s book, Recovery, in which he describes his struggles with a range of addictions. He started… Read More »Do you have an addictive pattern?
Sanity & penguins in pandemic time
Well, here we are in this new territory. All of us, across the globe. How fascinating (and dreadful) to watch things change on a daily… Read More »Sanity & penguins in pandemic time
Binge eating affects everything!
Thank you to Global News for the following article on binge eating disorder written by Natalie Valleau It affects every area of life: Toronto… Read More »Binge eating affects everything!
Food addiction. It’s a thing!
Food Addiction is real, and now there’s proof! The title of this blog may seem obvious to you, but many in the medical and psychiatric… Read More »Food addiction. It’s a thing!
When it’s not a rape
This piece is a chapter from my book, Binge Crazy: A Psychotherapist’s Memoir of Food Addiction, Mental Illness, Obesity and Recovery. I include it because… Read More »When it’s not a rape
Tax on junk food: good idea?
Junk food definition (according to Merriam-Webster): (1)Food that is high in calories but low in nutritional content (2) Something that is appealing or enjoyable but… Read More »Tax on junk food: good idea?
Recovery: different perspectives
The before perspective Many years ago, while I was still in the worst throes of binge-eating, I defined recovery from binge-eating quite differently than I… Read More »Recovery: different perspectives
Secret eating: When nobody knows (but you) …
This article on secret eating was first published by Recovery Warriors, a site “dedicated to boosting the emotional intelligence and resilience of people struggling with… Read More »Secret eating: When nobody knows (but you) …
My CTV interview on binge-eating
CTV Health & Lifestyle reporter Pauline Chan and her cameraman Steve Rafuse arrived at my home office recently to interview me about binge-eating disorder (BED),… Read More »My CTV interview on binge-eating
Pet grief: Farewell to Sadie-Mae
The grief process is never easy, for a person or a beloved pet. People who mock the idea of pet grief have probably never bonded… Read More »Pet grief: Farewell to Sadie-Mae
Emotional eating: a closer look
Emotional eating has 2 faces: instant gratification, And remorse. Most of us indulge in emotional eating from time to time, and use food to cope… Read More »Emotional eating: a closer look
Travel stress. A threat to mental health?
Travel stress can make you feel crazy! The shift in the travel industry In recent years, the travel landscape has been dominated by a handful… Read More »Travel stress. A threat to mental health?
How do you manage your angry feelings?
Not too long ago, I found myself in a dispute with someone, conducted mainly via email. As my anger level rose, a lawyer was eventually… Read More »How do you manage your angry feelings?
5 binge-eating myths
Many people overeat or binge from time to time, especially on holidays and special occasions. But now, binge eating disorder, a serious, chronic syndrome, appears… Read More »5 binge-eating myths
The hidden harm of child porn
Recently, child porn users have been involved in quite a well-deserved public flap in Canada. Relatively well-known academic and public broadcast commentator Tom Flanagan (who… Read More »The hidden harm of child porn
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