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Most people who come to see me about weight issues believe that that their weight, food, or body is the problem: “If I could just [be my ideal weight, eat what I should, fix my metabolism, etc.], I would be better and my life would be so much easier.” Our society’s so-called “obesity epidemic” did not originate with weight problems, however; weight wasn’t and isn’t the problem. Instead, over the centuries, authorities from various walks of life (and with various motives) have determined that people need to eat or look a certain way in order to be “good,” “attractive,” or “healthy.” I do not attempt to help people solve their weight issues by helping them fit into society’s current transient ideal. Instead, I help people shift to an entirely different way of thinking about (and treating) their own bodies and relationship with food. Emotions are a crucial aspect of psychology and, thus, mental health. Our culture is so emotion-phobic, even therapists are not generally educated as to the function of emotions in their formal training. As a result, even therapists tend to offer advice on how to regulate or control emotions. However, emotions don’t create problems. They arise to help you deal with the problems. I teach people how to work with emotions as allies (rather than enemies) of healing and growth.