Author Archives: Melissa Killeen

About Melissa Killeen

Executive coach for recovering leaders

I am angry — How do I fight fair?

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Melissa Killeen

The following post, I am angry — How do I fight fair?, is the fourth post in my HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) series of blog posts. This post is about anger and a particular client, and how he might have better conversations … Continue reading →

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I am hungry — Why do I want to eat flour and sugar compulsively?

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Melissa Killeen

There are several reasons why flour and sugar spike a desire to eat more. There is also a variety of reasons flour and sugar relax us, make us sleep or damage our immune system. Let’s explore those reasons. Comfort foods … Continue reading →

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I am hungry — What’s wrong with flour and sugar?

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Melissa Killeen

What’s so bad about flour and sugar? Flour and sugar are the two most common substances to which food addicts identify as being addicted to. Although some food addicts report addictions to fatty, salty and excess food volume, I am … Continue reading →

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I am hungry — Why I can’t make good decisions when I am hungry

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Melissa Killeen

Hungry people are often difficult to deal with. Ask any waiter how pleasant a patron can be when they have been waiting over thirty minutes for a table. A good meal can affect more than our mood; it can also … Continue reading →

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Hello and welcome to my new web site
Recovery Coach, New York City!

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Melissa Killeen

Hello and welcome to my new web site Recovery Coach, New York City! I am Melissa Killeen, a recovery coach with over 25 years of recovery and 10 years of recovery coaching experience. I also wrote the first book on … Continue reading →

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Recovery Coach, New York City!