It comes as no surprise that the concept of a connection between mood and food has been making headlines over the past few years. Fortunately, this is an idea I painstakingly figured out in my teenage years when I started experiencing sugar lows, headaches, insomnia, and caffeine withdrawal. Back then
Due to stigma and a lack of sound information on traumatic experiences, laypeople can find it especially difficult to navigate the often far-reaching effects of trauma. As a Life and Wellness Coach, Psychotherapist, and Fitness Trainer with extensive experience in crisis intervention and acute care, I have often been tasked
Achieving and maintaining weight loss is a multifaceted journey that extends beyond mere diet and exercise. It requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and psychological aspects. In this article, we'll explore practical tips and strategies for breaking old patterns and forming healthy habits that lead to sustainable weight
Emotional Literacy: The journey of disease treatment through bariatric surgery is as much physical as it is emotional. The emotional changes with any wellness journey may trigger a deeper emotional feeling. Such changes will ultimately result in increased confidence and overall empowerment once you feel you have access to all
Body and Mind Matters: I would venture to guess that almost every adult on the planet has started a diet on Monday or, better yet, “someday.” “Someday, I’ll lose the weight; start exercising; change jobs; end the toxic relationship; {fill in the blank}.” We all procrastinate at times in our
Wayne asked me questions about food, grief, and transition. Do you think of these three topics together? Maybe not. But ask yourself: Are you dealing with any grief that might be related to your surgery? Have you considered how grief might affect how to handle food you choose to eat
Your Non-Scale Victories Matter! Throughout your weight loss journey, it is so easy to fixate on the numbers you see staring back at you as you step on the scale. And when those numbers fluctuate because of several different factors, it can be stressful and leave you feeling defeated. But
Body and Mind Matters with Coach Jenna Nocera, MA, MFT, CLSC, CPFT As a Life and Wellness Coach, Psychotherapist, and Fitness Trainer, one of the things my clients seem to struggle with the most is what I call “verbal warfare.” Friends, relatives, coworkers, and acquaintances seem to wield power over
Overcoming emotional eating is a step-by-step journey that requires patience, self-awareness, and dedication. By identifying triggers, developing healthy coping mechanisms, practicing mindful eating and practicing self-compassion, you can empower yourself to break free from emotional eating patterns and embrace a more balanced and fulfilling relationship with food. Explore these six
Everyone experiences anxiety; it is a normal part of life. Going on a job interview or taking an important exam are sure to cause some anxiety, but for the most part, the anxious feelings tend to go away once the situation that caused them comes to an end. Having an
