Ep. 150 Maryann Rivera-Dannert talks with Bracha Goetz, author of 42 children's books and a memoir on overcoming food addiction. Goetz shares her personal journey, explaining how she found healing through spirituality and gratitude. She introduces the Pleasure Ladder concept, which offers alternative ways to find lasting joy beyond physical consumption. They discuss the impact of childhood influences on eating disorders and the significance of recognizing deeper emotional and spiritual needs. 

Key Takeaways:

Food Addiction and Societal Pressures: Understanding how childhood confusion and societal mixed messaging around dieting and food contributed to Bracha's long battle with food addiction.

Journey through Academia and Addiction: Despite academic achievements at Harvard and medical school, Bracha felt an internal void which perpetuated her secretive and self-destructive behaviors.

Spiritual Awakening in Israel: A life-changing trip to Israel provided Bracha with spiritual insights that filled her inner emptiness, helping her overcome her addictions.

The Pleasure Ladder: Introduction to the five-rung Pleasure Ladder concept, emphasizing how various forms of gratitude and spiritual connection can fill one’s life with lasting joy.

Joyful Gratitude as Healing: Encouragement to incorporate moments of gratitude into daily life to replace feelings of fear and disconnection with lasting pleasure and fulfillment.

Resources:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bracha.goetz.5

Website: www.goetzbookshop.com

Bracha's candid memoir: Nourish the Soul: Filling the Emptiness Within

Connect with Maryann

Website: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/maryannriveradannert/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MRDEmpowermentSolutions

Linkedin: https://www.bit.ly/maryannriveradannert

Chapters:

0:00 Healing From Food Addiction Through Personal Growth and Empowerment

2:19 Finding Spiritual Fulfillment to Overcome Food Addictions

9:08 Writing Children's Books to Nourish Bodies and Souls

10:06 Understanding Addiction and the Search for Lasting Pleasure

15:59 Gratitude and Joy: Overcoming Fear and Overeating

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