Notice these ads and the message behind those ads.  Advertisers are looking to evoke an emotional reaction to food.  Marketers are aware that by arousing our emotions, we are more likely to make a less logical and more impulsive decision when it comes to their brand....

Food is a powerful thing. It can help us deal with stress, sadness or loneliness. Food can connect us with others or in the same way isolate us in a room full of people. The way we eat can categorize us as healthy eaters, dieters, vegans, normal or junk food lovers.  The...

I am in the process of finishing my first eBook, 31 Ways to Improve Your Journaling in 31 Days.  Unfortunately, due to my midterms, the project has had to take a back seat and I anticipate it will be ready within the next month or so.  I love the idea of getting my...

Relationship Myth #1 If it looks good on the outside, then it must be great on the inside! “She’s just let herself go,” said Mike during their first counseling session after the affair. Mike and Rhonda (not their real names) had been married for seven years, had...

I have a 50 minute commute to and from work each day.  For the past several months I have been carpooling with a couple of co-workers.  Our car rides tend to be interesting, enjoyable and educational.  We get to talk about life, eating disorders, Axis II issues, faith...

If you or someone you know struggles with an eating disorder, then you may find these individuals/agencies inspirational on your road to recovery.  Below you will find a list of blogs I typically enjoy reading.  I hope you find value in them as well. BLOGS BLOG: http://www.greythinking.com This...

Copyright © Dina Goldstein. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. My family is getting ready for our daughter’s birthday party this weekend. When we asked Kaitlyn to choose a party theme we knew that her answer would somehow involve: My Little Pony, Tinker Bell or make-up....

Photo by D. Sharon Pruitt I had no idea that being a single parent was this hard. Quite frankly, all of my previous beliefs did not come close to what I have been experiencing for the last seven days. Unless you are a family member or a personal friend, you may not have...