Ellen Frankel Bücher

Ellen Frankel shares her personal journey as a woman navigating life at 4 foot 8 1/2 inches, highlighting the societal challenges faced by those who don’t conform to conventional standards of physical perfection. Through a blend of humor and heartfelt reflection, she emphasizes that the struggle is not rooted in her height, but in the pervasive social biases against short individuals. The narrative offers a poignant exploration of self-acceptance and the quest for identity in a world fixated on appearance.

The story follows Prince Siddhartha, who, despite a life of luxury within palace confines, chooses to leave it all behind in search of spiritual truth. His journey leads him to enlightenment, transforming him into the Buddha, or "the one who is awake." Emphasizing the universal potential for awakening, he dedicates his life to teaching others about the path to enlightenment, highlighting themes of self-discovery and the quest for inner peace.

Focusing on the complexities of binge and emotional eating, as well as chronic dieting and body image issues, this third edition serves as an essential resource for professionals in the field. It offers in-depth insights and strategies to support clients in overcoming these challenges, making it a vital addition to the toolkit of anyone working in nutrition, psychology, or wellness.

You didn't fail your diet. Your diet failed YOU. In a society where thinness is a measure of worthiness, it's no wonder the multibillion-dollar weight-loss industry continues to flourish while its loyal, repeat customers continue to suffer in shame. After all, we've been led to believe that it's our fault we can't succeed at the latest diet, control our eating, or mold our bodies to the "correct" size and shape. The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook seeks to flip that narrative on its head. Written by three leading experts in the fields of disordered eating, mental health, and trauma-informed care, this book will become your go-to guide for learning how to reject diet culture, heal your relationship with food, and feel at home in your body. No "wellness plan" needed! In these pages, you'll find a wealth of information, strategies, and stories to help you: - Trust your body to know what it needs to feel comfortable and satiated - Break free from the rigidity of dieting and the chaos of binge eating - Unlearn messages about when and what you're "supposed" to eat - Understand the emotional connection that everyone - yes, everyone - has with food - Let go of internalized weight stigma and body shame - Dispel myths about weight, health, and fitness - Recognize diets disguised as wellness or health plans