I remember my initial reaction to a concept that my teacher, Brooke Castillo, taught me. When she declared that life is 50 percent positive and 50 percent negative, I did not want to accept that
Before anorexia: Her hair was in a perfect bun. She looked put together in a nice leotard and tights. She performed with excellent technique. She prepared for and attended all auditions so she could
Can you recall a time when you were absolutely terrified? What did it feel like? Imagine feeling like that 6 times a day, every single time you had to eat. That is what it is
When your child is anorexic, numbers can seem like life and death. Every time she steps on the scale, the dread you can feel as a parent rivals the dread she can feel when the
I am fascinated by people. I think that’s why I am entertained by watching people in any environment. What they say and how they say it is entertaining. What they do and how they
After much trial and error, some drama, and significant self-induced stress, I have learned that even with the tools I have as a certified life coach, I must coach myself constantly. I now make sure
I realized something yesterday. When my daughter has more stress and anxiety than she can handle, she has what I call a “bad day.” I call it that as though it is a fact that
She is suffering. I am suffering. You are suffering. We are all suffering. To even type the above four sentences hurt, and I was just restating what a friend of mine said to me when
I decided to call myself the peacemeal coach, and to design a peacemeal coaching program because of the experience I’ve had as a mom trying to get treatment for my anorexic daughter. My idea for
Watching her dance was one of my favorite things. From the time she could walk, she danced. Where there was music, she moved. And it moved me. The connection between her body and the song
