Posts Tagged With ‘ addiction ’

We’re back with another live program from Austin, TX!  Listen on livestream at 5pm CT/6pm ET or ANY time after on podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!  We’ll be joined from right here in Austin by Marcela Cabay, of Ria Health, which uses an evidence-based approach to addiction that is vastly different from the 12-step programs.   Marcela CabayRiaHealth.com And Dr. Mara with more on living a passionate life through the obstacles of life. The Passionate LifeNOW available on Audible   Listen to the livestream and the podcast right HERE!    And... Continue Reading

We are all vulnerable to food cravings, irrespective of how long we have been in food addiction recovery. Cravings are triggered by certain foods, people, places, and events, which cause the brain’s emotional centres to ignite. Cravings often catch us unaware and triggers sadly contribute to relapse. However, by understanding a person’s unique triggers they can keep cravings at bay, and you or your clients can attempt to stop cravings before these situations even occur. What Is A Trigger? We live in a loud, fast-paced world crammed full of potential triggers.  Every day we receive subtle,... Continue Reading

My clients who struggle with diet, fitness, eating disorders and mental health conditions have seen their issues increase significantly over the last twelve months, in part due to the emotional distress of Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns. The pandemic has resulted in feelings of isolation, fear, loneliness, and panic. Consequently, there has been a dramatic spike in mental health issues as people struggle with these difficult emotions, along with widespread insecurity and uncertainty. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and burn out are increasingly common. We have additionally... Continue Reading

Irrespective of how long a person has been in food addiction recovery, they are still vulnerable to cravings, triggered by people, places, and events, as the brain’s emotional centres ignite. Often caught unaware when least expected, triggers sadly contribute to relapse. Yet, by incorporating craving control techniques and understanding how they can keep cravings at bay, your clients can attempt to stop cravings before these situations occur. Here are some essential strategies to remain in control and avoid relapse. 1.      Maintain Balanced Blood Sugar Levels Did you know that there is... Continue Reading

Food addiction and eating disorders are rarely about food. Disordered eating behaviours are most commonly connected to underlying emotional difficulties, frequently resulting from past traumatic experiences. To support a food-addicted client therapeutically, you must be able to understand the link between trauma and food addiction. In this article, I will outline the key correlations. The Relationship Between Trauma and Food Addiction Numerous studies have evidenced a close correlation between traumatic experiences and eating disorders, particularly binge eating disorder (BED) and bulimia nervosa... Continue Reading

For many of us, our phones, particularly our social media platforms, are the last thing we see at night and the first thing we see in the morning. Numerous studies have been conducted to determine how regular, consistent use of social media negatively impacts self-esteem, confidence, body image, eating habits, and diet.[1] I think all of us are familiar with the adverse influence social media can have on our self-esteem and body image as we are inundated with a flow of models, athletes, celebrities, and photoshopped images of perfect people. The primary reason for this is the comparison factor. Research... Continue Reading