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What Scares Me the Most as an Author byVera Tarman and Phil WerdellNegative criticism. A negative comment could trigger a reaction that could quench my creative process and my enjoyment of writing. It would bully itself into the forefront of my thoughts and crowd out the space I need to let random thoughts develop into a creative flow.Writing puts me into the public sphere, and invites commentary from others. After all, they have heard me “speak”, why shouldn’t I hear them? It is the nature of the beast that I will draw people who will appreciate my message, as well as those who will misunderstand or who may simply no agree with my message. Not everyone is skilled in couching constructive criticism or voicing alternative views. I ought not to take this personally and hear the valid message that is somewhere embedded in the response.This is an ideal mental stance, but writing, especially personal material, makes me especially vulnerable, exposed. As any artist knows, this is when criticism can really sting. As a result, I deliberately choose not to read anything about my work, especially before I sit down to write. Or go to bed – I have found that reading a review is a great way to develop insomnia!I have read that many writers or artists do NOT ever read reviews about their work for this reason. My curiosity and ego would not stand for that.
Food Junkies: The
Truth About Food Addiction
By Vera Tarman
& Phil Werdell
Audio Version Narrated by Lisa Bunting
Audio Version Narrated by Lisa Bunting
Publisher:
Post Hypnotic Press
Release
Date: July 7, 2016
Genre:
Non-Fiction/Self-Help
Version:
Audiobook
Listening
Length: 8 Hours and 20 Minutes
About
the book:
Is
it possible to be addicted to food? When does indulging in 'comfort' food
become substance abuse? Is it possible that there is more than a lack of will
power at work when someone can't stop eating? In Food Junkies, Vera Tarman and
Phil Werdell explain what is - and isn't - food addiction, tackling this
complex and poorly understood problem through the stories of many survivors and
from the perspectives of medical researchers/practitioners. They break down the
science behind the research so that anyone can understand it, and take a fresh
look at obesity, overeating, binge eating, anorexia and bulimia. For people
struggling with these issues — and their families — recognizing the condition
is the first step to gaining the kind of support and advice they need.
Food
Junkies (finalist in the 2016 Voice Arts Awards) offers hope and guidance. Read
by Lisa Bunting, according to one audible customer review, her "calming
voice assists with decreasing the shame so often found with addiction and can
open the listener up to actually hearing," while another noted the
audiobook version "brought the science to life in a different way than the
book. It made it even more real as one can't 'skim' or 'rush' through the
life-changing content."
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Vera Tarman is a medical practitioner who focuses on addictions.
She is the medical director of Renascent, an addictions treatment centre. Dr.
Tarman conducts workshops and speaking engagements on the science of food
addiction and "comfort food" abuse. She has reached audiences across
the world. She lives in Toronto.
Phil Werdell is a recovering food addict, a social work clinician,
and an educator. He is the primary organizer of the Food Addiction Institute
and the International Society of Food Addiction Professionals, and is Director
of ACORN’s Professional Training Program. Phil currently teaches Addictions
Studies at Springfield College, School of Human Services, Tampa. He lives in
Florida.
NARRATORS BIO:
Lisa Bunting is a stage, screen and voice actor, drama instructor,
audition coach, and professional skills development simulator. For Post Hypnotic Press, she has narrated the
non-fiction self-help titles The Woman Who Changed Her Brain, The Remarriage
Blueprint, Voice Arts Awards-nominated Food Junkies and the forthcoming
i-Minds. She was named Best Supporting Actress at LA’s Focus International Film
Festival, Winter 2015. She is a member of Canadian Actors’ Equity and ACTRA.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
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Congrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win :)
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ReplyDeleteI have to walk fast by those aisles in the grocery store that have the goodies. I am a firm believer that if you don't buy it, bring it home, you cannot eat it.
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