


What If There Is No Wagon to Fall Off? Letting Go of the All-or-Nothing Mindset
A common phrase I’ve heard in my years of counseling is, “Well, I fell off the wagon.” Maybe that’s not the phrase you use. Maybe it sounds more like, Why do I keep falling into the same patterns? or How can I know better but still do the...
The Joy of Eating: Lessons from a Silent Retreat
I recently returned from a five-day silent retreat, and while there’s so much I could say about the experience, I want to start with what is near and dear to my heart—the food, of course. And not just the food itself, but the experience of eating—more specifically,...
Overthinking Food, Influencers and Intuition
The first time I remember truly “overthinking food” was when I became a parent. Even as a dietitian trained to separate fact from fear, I felt conflicted. What type of formula is best? Organic or conventional? Homemade or store-bought? And don’t get me started on the...