David Bedrick's Blog

A Personal Perspective: The stories we tell ourselves about the murder of a Black man by Black police officers are a window into the psyche of our nation.

Shame annihilates. Being criticized often leads to shame. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it.

A Personal Perspective: We long for youth, but aging blesses us with depth, grace and a closeness with our true selves. Here's my personal reflection.
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Weight loss programs rarely work, yet many of us feel compelled to try them anyway. It may be due to a harsh, authoritarian inner critic.

What if understanding your emotional hungers, whether for love, power, respect, or other, is critical to understanding your hunger for food?
Here's how it works.

There’s a giant crime at the heart of the way women feel about themselves and their weight. Want to know what it is?

Early shaming undermines one's natural self-protective impulses. Learning to set boundaries is key to healing that shame.

Why do we question, judge and shame our needs? How does this effect our relationships? Can we communicate our needs in ways that foster true intimacy?

How do we shift from a phase of unity and harmony in our relationships to embracing diversity? How do we be our true selves with another person who is different from us?

When relationships falter, there are many roads a couple can take. Which path will you choose?