What Is Loneliness? Webster’s Dictionary defines loneliness as a state of solitude or being alone. But I believe loneliness to actually be a state of mind. It causes people to feel empty, alone and unwanted. People who are lonely crave … Continue reading
One of my clients, Caroline, is a brilliant woman who has hit bottom, very, very hard. She is an Ivy League-educated woman, mother of three, and the wife of a wealthy professional in the suburbs of Chicago. But unfortunately, she … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Hunger can be a physical or emotional need. Understanding the need to eat is fairly straightforward. Meeting nutritional needs allows our bodies to operate to the highest potential, and will keep us feeling better. So to ease your hunger, it … Continue reading
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