Diane Petrella, Author at Diane Petrella

Apr

Breathe: A Trauma-Sensitive Tool for Intuitive Eating

For many who’ve experienced childhood or adolescent trauma, food became your emotional life preserver, and it’s understandably hard to let it go. Perhaps you discovered...

Apr

Stress Eating: It’s About Your Brain (not the food!)

Diane Petrella

Do you compulsively overeat and struggle with your weight? And, were you abused and traumatized as a child? If you answered yes to both questions,...

Dec

This (Food Urge) Too Shall Pass

Diane Petrella

The 90-second rule is one of my favorite techniques to help my clients cope with stress and stop the urge to impulsively turn to food...

Oct

Why Your Weight Needs Your Love

Diane Petrella

“Aargh… I’m up a pound!” “Oh, good… I’m down a pound!” “Ugh… I can’t believe I haven’t even lost a pound.” Sound familiar? It’s easy...

Jun

Childhood Sexual Abuse & Weight Release: Making the Connection

Diane Petrella

Were you sexually abused as a child or teenager? Do you struggle with your weight today? Is food your go-to source of comfort when upset?...

Mar

Check on the Children During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Diane Petrella

Staying home during this pandemic is the right thing to do. But when it started, the first thing I thought was: What will happen to...

Mar

We’re In This Together

Diane Petrella

When it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re in this together. Perhaps the good that comes from this illness is a deeper way of connecting...

Jan

20 Mind Power Tips for 2020

Diane Petrella

Happy 2020! Instead of making hard-to-honor resolutions (like releasing those last 10 pounds by February or getting to the gym at 5:30 every morning), I...

Apr

Stop Fat-Shaming Yourself: Develop Body Confidence with Radical Self-Respect

Diane Petrella

“Hey, I’m not fat. I’m just easy to see.”  “I’m in shape. Round is a shape.”  “Every time I lose weight, it finds me again!”...

Dec

31 Gifts to Honor Your Body

Diane Petrella

If you’re like me—and most people—come January 1st, you’ve probably already created a long list of New Year’s resolutions, goals or intentions to stay focused...