The drunk beneath the tree

by Martha | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized

The drunk beneath the tree Driving past what was once was my grandparents’ farm, it’s easy to miss a thatch of trees that stands just too together, just too neat, all at the same height, not far from the edge of the shoulder of the road. My mother planted...

The measure of a win

by Martha | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized

The measure of a win This is my niece, Miranda. She’s played for Canada’s National and Olympic basketball teams for years. My 10-year-old son and I recently returned from Edmonton, Alberta, where a qualifying tournament for the Tokyo Olympics was held. We...

The diamond at the edge

by Martha | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized

The diamond at the edge When my clients first come to me, many believe that they ARE binge eaters. Period. End of story. But that is never the end of the story. The bingeing is just a part of who they are. It only FEELS like it’s all of who they are. Remember,...

The day I met Nicole

by Martha | Sep 13, 2019 | Uncategorized

The day I met Nicole I had the honour to meet in person for the first time one of the many clients I’ve had the privilege of working with. Here is the photo and part of what @nicoleterwey posted on IG: “Have you ever felt so grateful for someone that you...

This is me, Martha

by Martha | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized

This is me, Martha This is me, Martha. I’m a Master Coach. Many new clients tell me that, for years, they were too afraid and too ashamed to talk to anyone about their bingeing. And I get it. I never wanted anyone to know about my bingeing, either—oh, except for...

The power of a question

by Martha | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized

The power of a question Asking powerful questions is a game changer. Ask a question that fills you with shame, and you’ll get lots of that. Ask a question that fills you with curiosity, and you’ll get plenty of that. Shame vs. curiosity. Which emotion is...