This is my house. But is it my home? is a question I ask myself. I don’t think I’ve ever felt at home anywhere and, at this point in life—middle aged, no children, loner-y— would I even know how? Here, I see ornaments of my life: A table of photos of us and our families. […]
Available today! “Eat to Love: A Mindful Guide to Transforming Your Relationship with Food, Body, and Life.” Plus some special extras for you.
I wrote to you a few days ago about a book written by a nutrition therapist, Jenna Hollenstein, who has changed my life. It’s called Eat to Love and it’s available today! Jenna’s book shows you how to bring mindfulness to the way you view food, your body, and your ideas about beauty. I know […]
This book will help you love your body, food, and life. I’m so serious.
THIS BOOK. If you think of food and your body as endless projects requiring perfection—as opposed to sources of delight and joy—this book is for you. Rather than constantly counting and measuring and judging what you eat, you will recover a sense of pleasure in food. It points to the power of being willing to […]
A behind-the-scenes look at our video production methods
Thought you might appreicate a look at what really goes on behind the scenes as I make these videos for you… BLOOPER REEL! Enjoy and may your holidays be full of goodness and light. Love, Susan
Resource for learning more about meditation and trauma
Mindfulness is often suggested as a panacea for, well, everything. It is not. It is especially important to be careful about practicing or teaching meditation when trauma is involved. I wanted to make sure you saw this video conversation between trauma expert and author David Treleaven, Jenna, and myself. It’s not short (a little over […]
A loving kindness meditation for victims of abuse
Let’s sit together and practice with what hurts the most, not to feel better but to stay focused, strong, and connected with each other. I’ll also read you something I read by Rod Owens that I found enormously powerful: Spiritual Rituals of Resistance, Resilience, and Sustainability By Rod Owens …………………………………………………………………….. Rise early in the morning. […]