by anna | Mar 16, 2017 | Embodied Practitioner, Kindness, Newsletter
We are hearing a lot about gastrointestinal disorders these days. For years, it was leaky gut syndrome. Now SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) seems to be the diagnosis of the day. Researchers are just beginning to understand the complexity of the gut... by anna | Feb 8, 2017 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
Dear Colleagues, The emotional and physical demands of caregiving, coupled with vicarious exposure to trauma, can strain even the most resilient person. This week, we thought we’d share some ideas for taking care of yourself while caring for others. Create community.... by anna | Jan 18, 2017 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
Behavior change is a process, and people often approach change from all the wrong angles. BJ Fogg, a Stanford University professor, talks about 10 mistakes people make when trying to change their behavior: 1. Relying on willpower for long-term change. Imagine... by anna | Jan 5, 2017 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
I recently spent three days assisting a motivational interviewing training in San Francisco with the one and only Steve Berg-Smith. If you ever have a chance to attend a training with this gem of a human being, I highly recommend it! I thought I’d share some of my top... by anna | Sep 30, 2016 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
When someone shares the news of a life changing diagnosis with the people in their lives, they are often overwhelmed by the amount of advice they receive about supplements that could help, miracle cures, magic diets, personal stories about what worked for me, my... by anna | Sep 9, 2016 | Be Nourished, Body Positive, Body Respect, Embodied Practitioner
When someone breaks up with diet culture to focus on healing their relationship with food, body, and self, it is not uncommon for weight gain to occur. Chances are the weight of a person, after years of chronic dieting and disordered eating behavior, is not their... 