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Week 7 of a Self-Care Journey: Transformation One Small Step at a Time
Today, Helen suggested we try another upbeat session in the Life Vessel, designed to stimulate digestion. The Life Vessel is a machine...

Erica Thomas , LMFT
Mar 63 min read
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Self-Compassion Means Tuning into My Body: Week 6 of a New Self Care Journey
When I decided to teach about emotional eating, I wrestled with the pressure to have all the answers. Even though I had lost 130 lbs, I...

Erica Thomas , LMFT
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Nurturing Body and Soul: Week 5 of a New Self Care Journey
When I was losing 130 lbs, about 7 years ago, towards the end of that journey I found myself wishing that I had documented my journey all...

Erica Thomas , LMFT
Nov 30, 20243 min read
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Do I Really Want to Eat That?
Next to the grocery store they opened a new Poke place. I thought about my step-daughter and how she might like it if I took her to the...

Erica Thomas , LMFT
Nov 3, 20242 min read
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Nurturing the Body and Soul: Week 4 of a New Self Care Journey
Do you ever wonder why, despite your best efforts, the weight just won’t budge? What if the real weight you're carrying isn’t just...

Erica Thomas , LMFT
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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Nurturing Body and Soul: Week 3 of a New Self-Care Journey
What if perfect weight isn’t about a number on the scale but rather about a feeling of energy and vitality? When I embarked on a diet...

Erica Thomas , LMFT
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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The Wonder Woman Bustier Doesn't Fit Anymore
This was a reunion year. For those of you who don’t know the story; 10 years ago, when I went to my college reunion, I was so sad and...

Erica Thomas , LMFT
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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Nurturing Body and Soul: Week 2 of a New Self-Care Journey
I Lost 130 lbs Using Self-Compassion I had never before been able to stick with a diet long enough to lose a significant amount of...

Erica Thomas , LMFT
Jul 26, 20243 min read
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Nurturing Body and Soul: Week 1 of a new Self-Care Journey
I got the message that there was something "wrong" with my body at a young age. My first memory is while shopping for school clothes when...

Erica Thomas , LMFT
Jul 16, 20244 min read
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The Vibrant Plate: A Recipe for Meal Satisfaction
They say you eat with your eyes first, and there's more truth to this adage than you might think. The colors on your plate aren't just...

Erica Thomas , LMFT
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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Nourishing the Soul: Eating with Self-Love
In a world that emphasizes diets, restrictions, and quick fixes, the simple act of eating has become fraught with anxiety and guilt for...

Erica Thomas , LMFT
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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