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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my professional reaction to Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier and unpack the growing cultural conversation around therapy, trauma, and parenting. As a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, body image, mood disorders, and trauma, I explore where I agree — and where I strongly disagree — with Shrier’s critique of modern mental health culture. Topi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Health Hope Harmony , we’re breaking down what you can expect during your first counseling session. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’re just curious about the process, we’re here to guide you through it. From completing paperwork and assessments to setting goals and establishing trust, we’ll cover it all to help you feel confident and prepared. Joi...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is an important one and expands on the last two episodes: How to Know If Your Counselor Is a Good Fit.  Whether you have just started working with a counselor or have working with someone for years. This episode will help you determine if the counselor is the right fit for you.  Counseling is a deeply personal experience, and finding the right counselor is key to f...

Send us Fan Mail Finding the right counselor can feel overwhelming. With so many different approaches, specialties, and terms, it’s hard to know where to start. But don’t worry—by the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear understanding of what to look for in a provider who’s right for you. We’ll talk about key terms like trauma-informed care, HAES-aligned counseling, and modality-specific speci...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Health Hope Harmony ! In this episode, Sabrina helps you navigate the often-overwhelming process of finding a counselor. Whether you’re unsure where to start or feel lost in the sea of choices, Sabrina breaks it all down, from understanding what to look for in a provider to making the first call or email. If you’ve been thinking about therapy but don’t know where t...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of Health Hope Harmony , Sabrina dives into one of the most common questions people have when considering therapy: How do I know if I should talk to someone? If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure if counseling is right for you, this episode is for you. Sabrina covers key signs that it might be time to seek therapy or return after a break, busts...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve reached a huge milestone—100 episodes of Health Hope Harmony/ The Emotional Eating Therapist Show ! In this special episode, I’m reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve shared together and what’s to come for the podcast. From the very first episode to today, this podcast has grown beyond my wildest expectations. It started as a passion project to help those struggling wit...

Send us Fan Mail We're back!  After a hiatus the podcast has returned with a new name and look.  That's right! We are no longer "The Emotional Eating Therapist Show." Instead, we have rebranded ourselves to better reflect the broad and vital topics we'll be discussing. Our new name is "Health Hope Harmony."  You might be wondering why we decided to make this chan...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered about the hidden biases in healthcare that affect those of higher weights? Prepare to have your eyes opened by Ragan Chastain, a dynamic keynote speaker who joins us to unpack the prevalence of weight stigma and its deep-seated roots in racism and anti-blackness. Our conversation is a primer for Ragan's much-anticipated keynote at the upcoming Eating Di...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a transformative journey with Sabrina and Michelle Russell, a dietitian and nutrition therapist, as we challenge the conventional wisdom of meal planning. Shattering the myths of diet culture, we delve into a holistic approach that marries the concept of intuitive eating with the practicalities of organizing meals. Through Michelle's own narrative of overcoming an e...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on an empowering exploration with Kate Williams Stone as she shares her transformation from confronting weight stigma to becoming a beacon of support for women navigating Peri-menopause. Together, we unearth the essence of cyclical living and intuitive eating, revealing how syncing with our menstrual cycle's four phases can revolutionize our relationship with food, bod...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt bewildered by perimenopause, uncertain what to expect from this transformative phase? Let Kate Williams Stone, a non-diet health and life coach with a special focus on perimenopause, illuminate the path for you. Together, we unravel the complexities of perimenopause, from distinguishing it from menopause to addressing the symptomatic changes women encounter—ofte...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to a clutter-free life with psychotherapist Margo Nelson's transformative strategies for tidying your space and mind. Our enlightening chat with Margo from Courage Counseling takes you through a journey of self-discovery, challenging you to scrutinize your belongings with a critical eye. She guides you through asking the tough questions: Is this item worth...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the door to understanding weight stigma and its impact on eating disorders with our special mini-episode. I'm thrilled to share a sneak peek into the National Eating Disorder Awareness Week events, including an exclusive full-day conference for healthcare providers on March 1st, and a community-centric workshop on March 2nd. We're rolling out the red carpet for no...

Send us Fan Mail When your living space starts resembling a storage unit for sentimental mementos, it might be time to explore the emotional ties that bind us to our belongings. That's exactly what we venture into with the compassionate guidance of Margo Nelson, a psychotherapist with a wealth of knowledge on hoarding disorder. Margo eloquently discusses how hoarding is often misconstrued, wh...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the rich tapestry of history and personal evolution with our New Year's edition, where we explore the history behind new year's resolutions and look a new and improved approach. Embracing the new and discarding the old, we explore why traditional resolutions often fail and how our genetics might be whispering secrets about what's truly achievable. In this l...

Send us Fan Mail What if emotional eating wasn't just about filling a void, but also about nourishing your deepest emotions? Join us as we unravel this intriguing possibility with Dr. Claudia Perolini, a veteran therapist and an insightful voice on emotional eating. Claudia invites us into her journey of understanding emotional eating, a path marked by personal observations of friends' s...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine, feeling at ease with food and no longer finding it a go-to comfort when emotions run high. That's the journey we're embarking on today, as we break down the often misunderstood concept of emotional eating. No judgment here, only compassion and understanding as we unravel and empathize with the multitude of ways emotional eating manifests, from the pure joy of se...

Send us Fan Mail Can you imagine a world where you can enjoy a piece of cake without guilt or a salad without feeling virtuous? Well, our guest, Holly Paulson, a certified eating disorder dietitian, has done more than just imagine it.  Holly shares her story, debunking diet culture and shedding light on the difference between dietitians and nutritionists, offering a fresh perspective on how to eat...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why diet culture sets such unreasonable rules? Join me and my esteemed guest, Robbyn, as we challenge the food police and their arbitrary restrictions, especially as they pertain to those managing diabetes. In this engaging conversation, we unravel the myths surrounding food, body size, and diabetes while advocating for intuitive eating.  Robbyn, herself a diabetic,...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt trapped by your own body image? Let's shake things up a bit as we engage in a bold revelation with the author of The Body Joyful and Not a Fat Annie, Anne Poirier. This episode is your chance to explore her journey with an eating disorder, dieting, and body image issues. A vivid recount of her struggle with food and exercise over the years, the memoir and self-help...

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel like… You lack self-discipline? You’re useless without accountability? You’ve tried every diet, workout program, cleanse and detox under the sun, but nothing gives you the sustainable change you’re hoping for? Want to know a secret? You’re not broken. You’re simply a victim of diet culture -an industry that thrives on you believing that optimal health, happiness, and c...

Send us Fan Mail You've heard about intuitive eating before, now let's chat about intuitive fitness. I am joined by Deanna Beaton, personal trainer and coach to bring us more discussion intuitive fitness/exercise/movement. Deanna shares how emotional eating was a life saver when she didn’t know she needed it. We also talk about what intuitive movement is: this idea that your body wants t...

Send us Fan Mail The month of February we are focusing on boundaries. I've brought on boundary expert and coach Kami Orange to share her knowledge with us.  I found Kami through a friend who suggested I check her out on TikTok and when I did I loved her.  Kami Orange (she/her) is a Boundary Coach helping people “say the thing” in a kind direct way. She's a fat, queer, autistic, white cis...

Send us Fan Mail The month of February we are focusing on boundaries. I've brought on boundary expert and coach Kami Orange to share her knowledge with us.  I found Kami through a friend who suggested I check her out on TikTok and when I did I loved her.  Kami Orange (she/her) is a Boundary Coach helping people “say the thing” in a kind direct way. She's a fat, queer, autistic, white cis...