We begin this series by diving deep into the heart of the matter. Into the realm of emotions.

You'll explore the direct connection between emotions and eating behaviors. And learn a whole new way of relating to your feelings. Here, you'll see your feelings as gateways to wisdom and guidance. Rather than stumbling blocks to avoid or overcome. You'll discover how it's “emotional illiteracy” that leads to struggles with food. And how it's your attempts to block emotions (rather than the feelings themselves) that leads to disordered eating.

This is a big one! You'll learn about the “Archetypal Mother” that exists within everyone.

And everywhere. Whether we know it or not. She's the part of us that can give us just the right amount of compassion, guidance, support, and nurture we need. Without Her, we're vulnerable to harsh judgments and criticisms from ourselves (or others.) That's what drives us to seek comfort and solace in food behaviors. You'll learn how to access the powerful nourishment she has to offer — and how to find it elsewhere in your life

Here you'll get to understand the nature of “women’s intuition” as a different way of knowing.

You'll learn how to honor and listen to that quiet, inner voice from within. With curiosity. Instead of ignoring it or stuffing down those “gut feelings” with food. You'll reclaim your “inner authority.” And find out what you're really hungry for.

Imagine exploring your feminine sexuality from a personal, subjective perspective. From the inside out.

By focusing on your desires rather than desirability. Our culture objectifies women’s sexuality and defines it by what it “looks like.” So many of us have feelings of confusion, fear, rejection, and sadness around our sexuality. Our disconnect from the deepest part of our feminine nature leaves us with a hunger that we don’t know what to do with. We try to stuff it down with food or starve it so it will go away. Here, you will find ways to recognize and reclaim your own unique sensual, sexual nature. What it "feels like." For you. And free yourself from society’s messages and early experiences where it was not honored.

You'll put it all into action, here. With practical ways to find your voice and speak the truth – in the kindest way possible.

You'll learn the Number One Skill for complete, lasting recovery from disordered eating. Assertive communication. It's absolutely essential! Because this is how you'll embrace the essence of who you really are. And set clear limits. Without being hurtful to others or yourself. Because it gets rid of the constant anxiety (which we try to fend off with eating behaviors) that comes from acting one way when we're feeling another. It'll put you on the path of heart. One which leads you towards people and situations that'll nourish you. And steer you away from those that won't.

What if the struggle with eating and your body has a deeper meaning than you ever expected? And what if the struggle was really a communication from the deepest part of your being? Your Soul. Would you listen? Our souls don't use regular day-to-day language. They speak to us in symbolism & metaphor. You'll see how disordered eating thoughts and behaviors are soul-filled messages. About your deeper hungers. The hungers of your soul. And you'll discover the hidden parts of yourself that have been starving.

You'll descend deep into your Being. By summoning up as much curiosity and compassion as you can. And confront all those aspects of yourself you've deemed unworthy of your attention. You'll learn how to befriend and talk to the unconscious parts of your self that know the secret. That know why you do what you do with food. That have the power to heal what has been wounded.

Here you'll get to discover and create your own "Inner Father." This is the aspect of your psyche that provides security and protection. So you can move through the world with confidence. You'll learn to create a relationship with the part of yourself that is there for you. That sets boundaries. And obtainable goals. And instructs you on how to navigate safely in the world.[

You'll discover your birthright to move your body in joy. And look at all those things that interfered with this natural instinct. Whatever usurped your natural drive to move. Simply for the joy of it! Like being raised in a body-shaming culture. One that emphasizes weight-loss as the goal of exercise. And you'll get to find those things that support it. So you can reclaim your birthright. Celebrate you body. And move joyfully through life.

This week we look at the feminine cycle – from menarche to menopause.

And its powerful relationship to food cravings, mood swings, and negative body image. You'll get to shed many of the feeling of shame and loathing inherited from our culture. Because we weren't taught to value, honor and embrace the most profoundly feminine aspect of our bodies. Here, you'll learn how to appreciate and work with your cyclical nature.

There's delicate balance between being in relationships with others. And being true to ourselves.

You'll see how tending to the needs of others without acknowledging your own needs leads to deprivation. An ever-present, hunger that nags at you. Constantly. In this week you'll learn how to be attentive and respectful of others. Without losing your voice or your authenticity. Without sacrificing your sense of who you are and what you value.

What does it mean to be the embodiment of the feminine? To you?

You'll find out here. And see how it gets played out in different stages and phases of your life. You'll discover how women of all ages can connect with the many aspects of the feminine principle. Regardless of their chronological age. And use these energies to heal from disordered eating and negative body image.

How can our dreams possibly help with eating struggles? Dreams speak to us in the language of symbolism and metaphor. The very language we need to decode our struggles with eating. And solve the mystery of what we are really hungry for. Through your dreams, you'll see how you hold the answers to your struggles deep within yourself.

You'll learn about a whole new kind of power that can change your eating and food behaviors. No, we're not talking about will-power. It's a whole new way of relating to powerful feelings, situations, and relationships. You'll shift your perception of what power is. And where it comes from. And learn how to transform the power-less-ness you feel over food and eating.

As we come to the end of the final Moon Module, we re-visit the concept of the inner marriage. So you can create unity between the masculine and feminine aspects of your being. You'll see how to resolve the duality. And end the war. You'll learn balance. So they work together in concert to help you find and feed your inner hungers.

You'll get to review and reflect on your recovery journey. See how far you've come. How you've learned to use the language of metaphor to decode your eating behaviors. Discovered inner hungers. And learned how to feed them without using food. Reclaimed your feminine side. And made friends with your instincts, emotions, and intuition. Created inner parents to guide, support and protect you. You learned how to set boundaries and assert your individuality. While connecting with others. So that food is not your only friend. Or enemy. And you discovered how to find and use your voice to speak with clarity, honesty, and kindness. So you don't have to restrict it or stuff it down with food. You have a different way of relating to power. And no longer need "will-power." You can define what recovery is for you. Where ever you are at in your journey.