Letters are such an amazing form of communication. They allow us to fully formulate our thoughts before we say something we can’t take back. The written word is also very […]
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Stress Management: Everything You Know Is (probably) Wrong
Stress management is tricky. For many years, managing stress came down to taking a vacation, getting a massage, or engaging in a hobby. Those are all fine and good, but […]
Emotional Eating- It’s Not Hunger, It’s Loneliness
Struggling with emotional eating? When I ask clients to look at why they have the urge to eat when they aren’t hungry, it can be hard for them to identify […]
Food Is My Drug of Choice- Food Addiction
Are you addicted to food? Food was definitely my drug of choice for many years. Food as an addiction has been a point debated by experts for many years. Some […]
How I Beat Binge Eating
Binge Eating Disorder affects more people in the US than Anorexia or Bulimia combined. Yet, it can be difficult to treat. There are many factors that contribute to binge eating. […]
Winning The War In Your Relationship With Food
The internal battle with our relationship with food is a real struggle for many of us. Part of us wants to change and part of us doesn’t. The part that […]
Sleep: The Silent Overeating Trigger
Sleep and overeating? I have to work with nearly every client on their sleep hygiene because it impacts their eating habits in such a big way. This often comes as […]
I Can’t Stop Overeating!
I’m sure there have been several times when you have wanted to stop yourself from overeating, but can’t seem to make yourself stop. Nearly everyone struggles with overeating from time […]
Do This One Thing to End Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is sneaky. It is easy to think, “just one more” or “it’s been a rough day, so I deserve this”. Our patterns with food often become ingrained early […]
Suffering is Optional
When I say suffering is optional, that might seem loaded. I don’t believe that anyone can move through life unscathed. Struggle is very much a part of life. What we […]
What’s Wrong With Me?
What’s wrong with me? I often have clients say, “I know what to do, but I can’t seem to make myself do it. What’s wrong with me?”. This dangerous territory […]
Michelle Lewis has been working in the mental health field since 2001. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Weber State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals.