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Relationship Problems – Some day your Prince will come!

From a tender age, most girls are exposed to the notion that “Some day their Prince will come." Indeed this is a common theme in fairy-tales and many well known Disney films. Recently, this concept has been elevated and brought to the forefront by the mar... Read >

Relationship Problems – Dealing with Infidelity

Being betrayed in a relationship is, without question, an incredibly painful and often devastating blow. But, how you deal with the fallout from that nuclear, infidelity blast will, inevitably, determine your future. Depending on the course you plot, it c... Read >

Addicted to Food - The Oprah Network – Help for Food Addiction

I’ve been following the “Addicted to Food" mini-series on the Oprah Network, and I believe there’s a great deal to learn here – from both a productive and counterproductive perspective. The series showcases a treatment center in Texas called Shades of Hop... Read >

Proclamation Affirmation – Relationship Problems

A positive affirmation is defined as a positive statement or declaration of the truth or existence of something. So, in essence, when you affirm something you are declaring it to yourself. And, that’s just fine and dandy, however, there’s just one tiny pr... Read >

Relationship Problems – self-love

Without question, a relationship crisis is an incredibly painful, hurtful and devastating experience that leaves most women feeling victimized. But, you can’t increase your self-esteem or learn to embrace self-love if you believe you’re a victim. Self-est... Read >

Addicted to Food – Conventional yet Unorthodox Insanity!

Recently, I watched an episode of the new show “Addicted to Food," which premiered on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The mini-series showcases an acclaimed addiction treatment center called Shades of Hope. The centers Founder and CEO, Tennie McCarty, designed... Read >

Amy Chua “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” – Root cause of addictions

The path to superior parenting or a dysfunctional dynasty that's responsible for addictive behavior! Yesterday, I watched an interview with the author of “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," Amy Chua. After the conclusion, two thoughts came to mind; fi... Read >

Relationship Problems - Fear of Abandonment

He won’t be unfaithful or leave me if he knows I’m checking his phone, email or coat pockets, will he? Fear of abandonment is often an underlying insecurity that causes a person to sabotage and even destroy a relationship. Feelings of mistrust and su... Read >

The Food Addiction Factors – The Recluse Excuse

The primary, underlying component that drives food addiction is the use of food as a tool to manage the following: Emotional pain and distress Unresolved or suppressed emotional feelings Anxiety Depression The above-mentioned components are cause... Read >

How to fix Relationship Problems – Overcoming Fear of Rejection

Fear of rejection is often an underlying issue that causes a person to sabotage and even destroy a relationship. However, very few people who struggle with this issue actually take the correct approach to eliminate it. While the most common approach is to... Read >

Anorexia Nervosa – Food Addiction Help!

Eating disorders have been considered a relatively recent discovery, which was brought to the forefront by the death of singer Karen Carpenter. This tragic event was the first time many people learned of the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia. ... Read >

Food Addiction Help - Compulsive Overeating

Millions of Americans suffer from compulsive overeating. For some, sugar is the addiction and yet for others, high-fat foods and even carbohydrates are the substances of choice. I say substance because, in essence, compulsive overeaters use food in a way ... Read >

Is Alcoholism a Disease – The Truth about Alcoholism!

While the alcoholism disease theory has been around for decades and has had many staunch supporters, E.M Jellinek is credited with bringing the concept to the forefront in the fifties and sixties. However, Jellinek did not act alone since he had financial... Read >

Your love is my drug – Relationship Problems

I'm looking down every alley. I'm makin' those desperate calls. I'm staying up all night hoping, hittin' my head against the wall! Because your love, your love, your love is my drug! And, so goes the recent, popular song by the artist Kesha! The othe... Read >

Overcome Addiction – What is my Purpose in Life?

Traditional treatment programs, especially Alcoholics Anonymous, profess that being of service to others is a critical component of addiction recovery. And, I would agree with that perspective. However, everyone's true life purpose is unique and does not ... Read >