So let’s say a blockbuster movie featured a villain that siphoned over 3 million healthy life years from humanity every year. Who would be the protagonist? If that villain robbed its victims of quality of life, and even offspring, who would provide hope? …

“You’ve lost weight!” “You look fantastic!” “Wow, you’re so skinny now!” “How did you do it?” You pour on what you’re convinced are the ultimate compliments, never considering that praising and complimenting weight loss isn’t the kindness you think it is. But, wait, how can that be? Everyone likes the…

Life in High Sensitivity is life in full color, full volume, full awareness. It can be as merciless as it is abundant, as isolating as it is connecting. It can swallow you whole or immerse you in wonder. But it will always demand of you a response. …

If someone you care about has an eating disorder, knowing what to say — if anything — can be awkward. Tricky. Uncomfortable. You don’t want to make things worse, and you don’t want to risk losing your relationship. …

We all want ways to feel better — physically and emotionally — without falling down the rabbit hole of medical and pharmaceutical care. But that means taking initiative and playing an active role in our own health, often with the help of home remedies. …

I want to talk to the body-haters out there. Look in the mirror, then fill in the blank: “I hate my…..” What body part du jour grabbed your disapproval this time? Your thighs? Hips? Stomach? Butt? Chin? Neck? Cultivating love for your own body is easier said than done and…

Eating disorders are complicated in origin, presentation, and treatment. Observers see the physical and behavioral effects, if anything at all. But those who suffer, with or without an eating disorder diagnosis, have a complex mental and psychological experience that others don’t see. For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) with an eating…

If you’re thinking about joining an online eating disorder support group, there are things to consider in advance. The decision to join a support group can be daunting and empowering at the same time. Thinking it through and evaluating the pro’s and con’s is important. The main purpose of any…

When you’re in the minority or have needs beyond the familiarity of most, where do you go for advice? For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) looking for sound advice, this isn’t a rhetorical question. It’s a real-life dilemma. If your answer is to go to an expert, we’re on the same…