V. Emotional Recovery
Processed foods magnify negative emotions and suppress positive emotions. Our body-obsessed culture, teaches us to dislike our wonderful bodies to make us miserable and turn to bogus products to make ourselves feel better. It never worked, did it?
Once the processed foods are out of our system, we are delighted to find that difficult emotions are not really difficult to process. We sail through all kinds of stressors calmly, and without turning to food. Who knew?
Watch these videos to find out how to process emotions with grace and security.
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6 Steps To Make Emotions Your Friends
Processed foods do many terrible things to us. One of the worst is to magnify negative feelings and diminish good feelings. So lots of people end up being afraid of the pain of strong emotions. Even pleasant emotions can trigger lapses. As you slowly eliminate processed foods, you will find it easier to manage emotions. Find out about a simple method for moving through emotions and using them to heal memories.
I never thought I'd be able to process emotions without eating over them first. I can do these steps. I know I can. I have new hope for getting control over my food after watching this video. - PW, TX
This is an expert presentation from Susan Hinshaw, MFA, faulty in the Theater Department at College of the Canyons. Learn how to identify, manage, and process feelings from a pro in the field. Never let an emotion drive you to overeat again.
This video was delightful. I always wondered how actors handled their emotions. - GS, TN
Body Work Part I. Setting and Safeguarding Your Body with Heather Hewett, ND
From the magnificent book, My Grandmother's Hands by Resma Menakem comes powerful methods for calming ourselves. Find out how to work with your body to stay in calm control over your food.
What I really liked about this video is that everything was explained in a way that I can understand and actually follow the advice. And I like the way it settles me down. - NT, AL
Body Work Part II. Anchoring and Healing: Moving Through Clean Pain with Heather Hewett, ND
When life puts up its inevitable stumbling blocks, this video shows you how to move through the pain and stay safe with your food. These are practical, doable tips that really work from Resma Menakem, acclaimed psychologist.
I've experienced a lot of pain in my life. I would have experienced a lot less if I'd gotten to see this simple video years ago. Well, now I know what to do. I'm grateful. - TL, Sweden
The Secret to Control: Self-care
Many people have been taught that taking care of ourselves is selfish. This erroneous belief keeps us in the pain of self-neglect which drives us into overeating. Learn about the gold hidden in the self-kindness of great self-care.
For my whole life, I've been consumed with hating myself and eating out of control. I just couldn't break the cycle. Being around gentle people who easily take care of themselves turned out to be just what I needed. I like this a whole lot better than neglecting myself and punishing myself with food. - JB, Idaho
10 Guideposts to Wholehearted Living
Brené Brown lays out clearly the guideposts to living a fully purposeful life. As you move out from under the burden of processed foods, claim your right to a life full of power and joy. Don't waste another moment on stuff that doesn't matter!
I've always liked Brené Brown but I didn't know how to put her stuff into practice. Now I know that all it takes is being around people who always want to lead a fulfilling life. I'm so much happier! - HH, South Africa
ARC Breath Fest: New Ways to Take Control of your Life
Breathwork has been used for thousands of years to support health and healing. This is not meditation. It's easy to do and the results are absolutely astonishing. Just listen along to the videos and follow the instructions. Research shows that these techniques increase oxygen, anti-infection, anti-inflammation, alkaline, dopamine and serotonin production in the body. All good. Breathwork is free and surprisingly effective.
After seeing this video, I decided to try breath work. My brain has always been too busy to enjoy meditation, but heck, I can breathe along to a Youtube video. Anyone can do this! I'm shocked at how much better I'm sleeping and how much clearer my thoughts are. - CP, Columbia
