Emma believes that she is unacceptable if her weight goes above a particular threshold. 

This belief is behind 45 years of restrictive and binge eating. 

Emma is onto the fact that this is a belief, but that doesn’t feel like enough. If she doesn’t have the ability to simply stop believing this thought, what can she do? 

I’ll discuss how Emma can investigate her beliefs in a way that can help her gain some perspective on – and freedom from– them.

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I will be leading a Silent Retreat in Taos, New Mexico, February 22-27.  

The retreat will provide a supportive space for you to steep in your essential being. You’ll immerse in what’s always here, unchanging, beyond the pull of thoughts, feelings and identities, in the absence of everyday distractions and conditioning.

The retreat is small, so space is limited. You can check out all the details at dramyjohnson.com/newmexico

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