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Perfectionism with diet for women, explained
Here's something I hope you find curious... The women I know that generally accept themselves the most have an easier time eating well or making changes to eat well, sustainably. And the women I know that accept themselves the least often have a more difficult time eating well or making changes to eat well, sustainably. Why do you think that is? Perfectionism, explained Many women that are struggling with their body or their eating, deep down, are often struggling with
Laura Burkett
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Three pillars to a beautiful relationship with food
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10 things I'd tell women struggling with their eating to STOP doing
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Increase your confidence with your diet as a woman with these two eating psychology skillsets
In my professional experience, there are two eating psychology skill-sets, once mastered, that transform a woman's eating in such a way...
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The spiritual beliefs that influence my eating psychology counseling practice
I'm back home after co-teaching a 5-day intensive, Healing the Soul with The Sacred. In the sections I led, we explored the role of the...
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Eat these three things to feel better (from an eating psychology counselor)
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Women's Metabolism includes this...
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Diet Tips for Women that want to be "Good Feminists"
I’ve had more than a couple clients explain how, even though a part of them very much wants to work on their diet or eating, another part...
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Signs you are eating like an adult woman (and not an adolescent)
Many women are still taking on an adolescent attitude toward eating which may have worked okay in our younger years, but is not helping...
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Should I focus on health or on weight?
I've had many clients, upon asking, tell me that the reason that they want to lose weight is so they can be healthier. When I ask if they...
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Should I practice intuitive eating? Common concerns
Do you like the idea of intuitive eating but wonder if you'll actually benefit? Have you been controlling your eating (or trying to) for...
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How to lose weight or regulate your weight
Years ago a beloved teacher told more cookbooks are sold in the world than Bibles. I believe it. Cooking and eating together can be...
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Why do I overeat sugar? Sugar cravings and why you have them
Three common areas of struggle that exist among those working on goals related to body composition, weight loss, or their relationship...
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Telltale signs you are gripped by "a part"
In IFS therapy, we honor the multiplicity of personality parts within us. Doing so often creates compassionate space and understanding...
Laura Burkett
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3 Ways your Inner Patriarch might Show Up
Women's power, sexuality, relationship roles, and emotions - are often unconsciously influenced by a compelling inner voice echoing...
Laura Burkett
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2025: A Woman's Power to Choose
My wish for myself and for the women I support this year, is this: The space and capacity to make choices and decisions for yourself ...
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4 critical skills for holiday eating
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One of my clients shared a success story she experienced in between our sessions and it went something like this: I ate half a burger...
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One big obstacle to a great relationship with food
One of the bigger obstacles I've noticed that gets in the way of a woman having a great relationship with food is the inner conflict she...
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