The Numbing Game - How I use food to make the great escape from reality."Yes; I'd like to order 2 large pepperoni. Right; is that enough for five people? Ok, and a side of cheesy bread and a liter of coke." So this method allows me to avoid the appearance of ordering all of this just for me. I don't want a liter of coke but I figure if I order 1 can it will give my shameful secret away. Valerie Bertinelli and her weight loss journey is much like mine                   Healing                   Therapy                   The struggle to Love Yourself Various assorted ways to Numb Out                   Food                    Binging Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video                    Shopping - Hello QVC!                    Co-dependent Relationships Ch- ch-ch- ch-Changes                 I don't like my body. I feel shame. But I must learn to love me                                                               where I am. And where I'm going. Nothing happens by coincidence - My, Speak From Your Power, Coach Cindy AshtonSo what am I eating now? Getting assistance for monitoring my vital signs.I'm still scared.                                                                              For more information about Cindy Ashton, please visit the following;  Www.SpeakFromYourPower.com/training linkedin.com/in/cindyashton In order to grow we must reveal our truth and stand in it. I am brave. It doesn't mean I 'm not afraid. I love myself for where I was and where I am. In a world where women of a certain age are often overlooked, April Pruitt is on a mission to flip the narrative and redefine what it means to be middle-aged. Are you wanting a life you’re not living? Do you want to connect with like minded women who are curious about what the future holds? With humor and compassion join April Pruitt; greeting card creator, writer, podcaster, and professional nerd, as she dives into honest conversations about her personal journey along with a variety of guests whose own stories can help cultivate a community of support and understanding. We all have are own struggles and ways of coping. April reminds us that no one is walking this path alone. Don't we all want to be loved? To be seen? To be heard? Join April as she tackles various issues to help us live our best emotional life. Get ready to bloom!