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Do you think you're codependent and trauma bonded to your partner with narcissistic traits? Discover why this attachment therapist doesn't believe in codependency or trauma bond--and what you can do to heal your hurts and enjoy healthy relationships!

Quotes are a way to condense information into a sentence or two, so you can remember it. Today's post is a list of all of the quotable quotes I use in sessions, all in one place, so you can find them when you need them!

Discover how fast and easy it is to make a healthy homemade top ramen!

Are you struggling with goal-setting, or finding it hard to stay motivated as you're working toward your SMART goals? Check out these two simple tips that can help you create the life you want!

Have you been making the same resolutions or goals for years, but you don't get the results you want? Do it differently this year! Learn how to make SMART goals that help you create the life you want!

If you didn't have Chinese food on Christmas Day, these recipes for Hot & Sour Soup and Moo Shu Tofu are for you! In the time it takes to go out to eat or wait for delivery, you can enjoy a home-cooked meal that tastes just like what you'd enjoy at a Chinese restaurant!

While the holidays can be a wonderful time of the year, exercise is especially challenging during the holidays. So, what can you do to stay active through the holiday season? Learn how lifestyle activity can help you stay healthy, feel more relaxed and less anxious and depressed, encourage digestion, and help you maintain your weight!

Are you looking for something different to serve with your Thanksgiving turkey sandwich? This elegant salad, based on a recipe from Viana la Place's cookbook Verdura, is the perfect option!

Scary but true...October is here! Check out this post for tips for developing a plan for a healthy Halloween!

This recipe is a takeoff on a recipe for Italian fennel salad in Viana la Place's classic cookbook Verdura . I've made it a bit healthier...

The holidays are fast approaching--are you ready to enjoy the holidays and maintain your weight? Read on to discover simple, easy strategies to enjoy a healthy, happy holiday season!

Are you trying to cut back on how much meat, poultry, or seafood you eat? Many people are experimenting with a flexitarian diet, and...

Beat the summer heat with this refreshing Mediterranean Cucumber Soup recipe. Discover how this easy no-cook dish can be a filling meal!

Looking for a free, easy way to manage emotions, feelings, cravings, and pain? This article on tapping can help!

Looking for a therapist? This quick primer will teach you what's important to know, so you can choose a therapist who's right for you!

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, quick and easy recipes that require no cooking are idea. This recipe is reminiscent of ceviche, but includes mango and cabbage for color, sweetness, and texture. Enjoy it with garlic bread for a light meal, or tuck it into corn tortillas to make shrimp tacos.

Self-care and self-nurturing are key to narcissism recovery. Learn how to balance important tasks, self-care, self-nurturing--and enjoy a life of health and happiness!

This beautiful and delicious salad is quick and easy to prepare, but elegant enough for a special occasion. Its unique combination of sweet, tangy, savory, and spicy flavors makes it flavorful enough to enjoy as a main dish, or serve it as an unusual side dish.

Shrimp Primavera is a classic springtime recipe that's almost painfully quick and easy to prepare, and it's colorful and delicious, too! As an extra bonus, learn how to hack your gut health by using spaghetti squash instead of pasta.

Want to feel better fast? Learn how lifestyle activity can improve your mood, enhance your sleep, and help you with weight management, too!