by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Aug 29, 2020 | Anxiety & Depression
How can something as easy as breathing exercises for anxiety and depression be helpful? Almost sounds too good to be true, right? Well, first, keep in mind the utterly amazing fact that your body automatically knows how to inhale and exhale. Even when you are asleep. ...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Aug 24, 2020 | Disordered Eating
What images come to mind when you think of all eating disorders? How about when you think about what they have in common? Perhaps you think of a skinny white teenager? Or a young, rich woman purging? And/or a middle aged woman in a large body eating from ice...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Aug 3, 2020 | Highly Sensitive Person
Highly Sensitive People (aka HSPs) feel the world deeply. Why? Because they’re born with a nervous system uniquely wired to be super attuned and responsive. That’s why if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person, self-care is critical. The reality is...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Mar 7, 2020 | Body Image Issues
Experts suggest you “embrace your Inner Sex Goddess” as if it were an easy thing to do. Even if you are well aware your negative body image is hurting your sex life, there is no on or off switch to change how you feel. Especially if all you can think about...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jul 5, 2017 | Disordered Eating
Today is the birthday of the guy who invented the graham cracker. His invention of the graham cracker wasn’t for the creation of S’mores, or for dunking in milk. In fact, the dude created graham flour, which later turned into graham crackers, with the hope of...
