Mindful Bites: Conscious Eating for Nourishment, Comfort, and Joy

Hey there, I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you've carved out this moment for yourself today. You know, it's mid-November, and if you're like most people, the holiday season is creeping up like an uninvited guest, bringing all its food-laden parties and pressure-cooker family dinners. Today, we're going to practice something I call "eating with intention," because I promise you, it changes everything.

Let's start by finding a comfortable seat, shoulders soft, spine tall but not rigid. Take a breath in through your nose for four counts, and exhale through your mouth like you're gently fogging a...