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Bingeing Or Comfort Eating? Five Ways For Comfort Eating To Stay Comfortable
I hear people joking around about how social distancing is going to be accompanied by a weight gain. But for many, overeating is no joking matter. I have two distinct memories that involve eating. One horrified me, the other brought a sense of being understood. I,...170 SelfWork: Resilience, Vulnerability, and Finding Purpose
Today we’re talking about the relationship between resilience and vulnerability and how those two things are an integral part of living a purposeful life. I’ll use some quotes from one of my favorite books – Man’s Search for Meaning by Dr. Victor Frankl, which...169 SelfWork: The “New” Evidence On What Makes Therapy Effective
Today we’re going to cover two of the most frequent questions I hear — how to find a therapist and how you know a therapist is right for you. The title of the episode has “new” in quotes because often what’s old is new again, and that’s certainly the...How Can You Be Vulnerable As An Adult When You Were Never Safe As A Child?
It’s no wonder why being vulnerable is so hard for so many. You learn to feel safe in the families you grow up in. If you were lucky you saw two fairly healthy parents who supported each other’s strengths, who had compassion for one another during their...A Surprising Way To Help Your New Years Resolution Stick
It’s the time of year when people are talking about New Year’s resolutions. You search with renewed determination to change behaviors that make you unhappy; maybe you’re successful and this will be the year that you’ll maintain that resolve. If so,...Dr. Margaret’s Book Now Available!
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