Healthism
Health, particularly behavioral health, has become bound up in morality. The term for this is “healthism” based on a philosophy that everyone is responsible for their health but in a way that makes “healthy behaviors” seem to be more morally superior. This is...
Coping during COVID 19
However you’re coping – even if it includes overeating or binging – do not judge yourself. Grace is defined as “courteous goodwill.” If you go to your default behavior of binging on cookies or stress management by chocolate, be kind to...
How can I ever gain control and heal my food and body image issues?
I’ve discussed in recent emails and podcasts the importance of recognizing how shame and guilt can affect your eating behaviors and can exacerbate binge eating, compulsive overeating, food addiction and emotional eating. This is a very difficult subject and one most...
Self-Compassion Beyond Food and Body Image
On today’s episode I will discuss: 1. What is self-compassion? 2. Why is self-compassion so important? 3. How can you develop self-compassion? HOMEWORK: List 2 ways in which you can treat yourself with more compassion. Many people who have trouble feeling...
Books by Dr. Ross
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The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook |
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The Emotional Eating Workbook |
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The Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating Workbook |
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Healing Body, Mind and Spirit |
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Miracles Beyond Medicine |
Audio CD
About Dr. Carolyn Ross
Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH is a suboxone doctor and addiction therapist with offices in Denver and San Diego, who helps people with opioid addiction treatment, binge eating disorder treatment, eating disorder treatment, and more.