Emotional eating is when we use food as a way to deal with our feelings, rather than to satisfy physical hunger. This might look like reaching for comfort food when you're feeling down, stressed, or even bored. The food becomes a way to fill a void, to soothe, or to distract from uncomfortable emotions.

I'm going to break it down for you as well as share my own experiences of both emotional eating and binge eating. I'll admit I knew about my tendencies to emotionally eat in the past but it wasn't untill I began writing my program and book that I remembered that I also had a binge eating episode; but more on that later.

Later as a young adult I explored other alternative practices and techniques for achieving self mastery including Vipassana Meditation, Yoga and NLP. However, it was my introduction to Men Ab, an ancient Egyptian technique taught by Ra Un Nefer Amen that really opened up the world of self-hypnosis to me. I realised that within the practice lay a simple and effective process that anyone can do to achieve self mastery and transformative results.

The power of self-hypnosis lies in its ability to facilitate change in areas such as stress management, emotional healing, behavioral modification, and much more. Whether you’re looking to enhance your mental well-being, achieve personal goals, or overcome challenges, self-hypnosis can serve as a valuable tool for self-improvement. Below are the main areas that I was able to use self-hypnosis to improve my health, well-being.

I’ve been on a 30 year healing journey from Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS).

As a person of Jamaican heritage born in the United Kingdom, I share many similar experiences of African Americans, in relation to Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS) due to our shared history of slavery, colonialism, and systemic oppression. While the historical contexts and post-slavery trajectories differ in the USA, Jamaica and UK, the psychological, social, and economic legacies show parallels.

As you can see from above, emotional eating isn’t just a psychological issue; biological mechanisms also play a significant role. When we eat, our brains releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is associated with pleasure and reward. This reinforces the connection between eating and emotional relief, making it harder to break the cycle.

A 2023 study published in the Journal of Eating Disorders found that emotional eating can alter brain pathways over time, making individuals more reliant on food to regulate their mood . These changes make emotional eating a difficult pattern to break and may contribute to the development of eating disorders such as binge eating disorder.

Color has long been recognized as a powerful force in shaping our experiences and emotions. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, each color possesses unique qualities that can impact our mood and overall well-being. In various cultures and spiritual practices, colors are associated with the body's energy centers. And more research is now being undertaken in the Western laboratories to verify the powerful effects of color on mood, physical, psychological, and emotional ailments.

Meditation is a practice that involves training the mind to focus and redirect thoughts. It is commonly used for relaxation, stress reduction, and promoting overall well-being but the benefits of the elevated mind also include reducing emotionalism and levels of cortisol stress all of which have been proven to weaken the immune system and reduce intelligence. Meditation has therefore been proven scientifically to improve the physical body and the emotional body, something which the ancient Yogis of the East have long established and which Western Science is now ratifying.

Retreating for a period of time from life to rest, rejuvenate and reset is one of the greatest gifts that any woman can give to herself. For women of African descent, this is especially important due to their unique social, historical and cultural stresses.

The research conducted in Blue Zones has provided valuable insights into the factors that contribute to longevity and well-being. Dan Buettner and his team, along with scientists, anthropologists, and demographers, have examined the lifestyle, environment, and cultural practices of these communities to understand the reasons behind their exceptional health outcomes.

Heart dis-ease is now the biggest killer on the planet, trumping cancer and infectious diseases as the leading cause of death. With dis-ease also widely being linked to psychosomatic causes, I wonder if it is now time that we consider that we ALL might have a heart issue and consider better ways of living with a lighter heart and heartfulness?

The research conducted in Blue Zones has provided valuable insights into the factors that contribute to longevity and well-being. Dan Buettner and his team, along with scientists, anthropologists, and demographers, have examined the lifestyle, environment, and cultural practices of these communities to understand the reasons behind their exceptional health outcomes.

Retreats have emerged as a transformative strategy, offering women a much-needed escape from the daily grind and an opportunity to reconnect with themselves. There are many reasons to think about retreating into the rejuvenating aspects of a well-earned and empowering experience of pause, escape, reset, review and rejuvenate,

I was a shy child. I remember being teased by my family about a particular episode when as a child I hid under the table from my grand-uncle who was visiting my grandmother.

At school I was a bright ‘A’ student, but I did not feel the need to be the student who ‘had all the answers’ or was first to offer the answer to a question. I was quietly confident and happy to keep my head down and do my work diligently.

It wasn’t until my late teen years, when I realised that my shyness might become an issue as I entered the world of dating, internships and work.

While cherishing the memories and lessons from the past is valuable, there comes a time when holding onto them becomes a hindrance to our growth and happiness. Letting go of past relationships and experiences is a transformative act that allows us to create space for new beginnings and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

Failure has long been stigmatized as something to be avoided at all costs. However, renowned writers and studies have shed light on the essential role of failure in personal development, innovation, and success.