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An Invitation to the Recovery Party
An Invitation to the Recovery Party “When we lose our job, the soul throws a party.” - Carl Jung There are many ways to rephrase Jung’s quote (see also: “a blessing in disguise”) but I rather like his wording because it implies there’s a part of our self...
Moms Genes SEASON 1: EPISODE TEN: YOUR NOURISHMENT
Heal your Relationship with Your Body and Reclaim Power of Feminine Energy I was recently interviewed by Rachel and Tina on the Moms Genes Podcast. Mom’s nourish their families, but who nourishes the Mom? What does it mean for a Mom to emotionally...
Discerning Between Your Physical and Emotional Hunger
I was recently interviewed by The Hormone Lifestyle Zone (MEG RICHICHI) A podcast series that takes the mystery out of women's hormonal issues and struggles. IN THIS EPISODE, WE CHAT ABOUT: During this episode, we will explore why so many females today- of all...
Showing up…
Showing Up Hello. Doctor Anita Johnston, here. I am in Kailua Beach in Hawaii, and I rushed on down to the beach because it looked as though there was rain coming. And so who runs to the beach if you think it's going to rain? Well, I knew...
The Power of Storytelling
I told her the story of Persephone, the teenage goddess, who one day was in a beautiful meadow picking narcissus flowers with her mother, Demeter, and the next day found herself in the deep, dark underworld. The earth had suddenly parted on that spring day and she had...
Disordered Eating Recovery Story
Dr. Anita Johnston, author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, uses this palindrome to show how to reverse the disordered eating and negative body image thoughts. Inspired by Jonathan Reed’s Lost Generation.
An Old African Folktale
Anita Johnston uses the art of storytelling to connect women to their innermost feelings. Here is a condensed version of one of the stories she tells along with a condensed version of her interpretation: There is an old African folktale about a girl who lived in a...
It is ok to be sensitive…
My adorable gorgeous dog is Ozzie. He is more than my companion. I want to tell you a little bit about Ozzie. Ozzie is a really sensitive being. And sometimes in my sessions with clients, Ozzie will come in and join...
Heal your Relationship with Your Body and Reclaim Power of Feminine Energy I was recently interviewed by Dr. Nazanin Moali on the Sexology Podcast. We discuss how to heal your relationship with your body and reclaim your power of feminine energy. Key Points of the...
Women in Depth PodCast With Lourdes Viado
I was recently interviewed by Lourdes Viado on the Women in Depth PodCast. We discuss Cracking the Hunger Code Through Storytelling and Metaphor. Key Points of the Podcast: How Anita became involved in this work Fitting in vs. belonging The red herring in disordered...
Exercise Resistance Syndrome
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Francie White about Exercise Resistance Syndrome. Below you will find the transcription of the interview itself. I would love to hear what you think, share a comment below! Enjoy! Anita...
Metaphor of the Eclipse
Dr. Anita Johnston here. I'm in Boulder, Colorado, at the time of the eclipse. It's so interesting, because all the warnings are out: Don't look directly at the sun without special glasses. We know that if you look directly at the sun you...
Take a chance to leave that which is now constricting in your life
Hello, Doctor Anita Johnston here.... I'm on Guam at Ty Ty Beach. This is the beach of my childhood. I spent many, many days on this beach with my siblings, with my cousins, and with the hermit crabs. The thing about hermit crabs, unlike...
Fearless Rebelle PodCast With Summer Innanen
Fearless Rebelle PodCast With Summer Innanen I was recently interviewed by Summer Innanen on the Fearless Rebelle Podcast. We discuss The Psychology Of Body Image & Eating. https://youtu.be/AMVmA8AsNwc Key Points of the Podcast: How we lose the capacity to be...
Food Psych PodCast With Christy Harrison I was recently interviewed by Christy Harrison on the Food Psych Podcast episode 104. We discuss how to make peace with feelings. Key Points of the Podcast: Anita’s relationship with food growing up, including her...