The Truth About Emotional Eating: Why You Eat More Than You Need

The Truth About Emotional Eating: Why You Eat More Than You Need

by | Jun 27, 2026 | Anger, Disgust, Emotion Regulation, emotional eating, Emotional healing, Grief, Nervous system regulation, Self-sabotage, Shame, Stress, Weight Gain, Weight loss, 🧠 Emotions, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen, 🔥 Stress and the body

Reading time: 10 minutes You know the moment, even if you have never named it. The body has had enough, it has already given its quiet signal of fullness, and still you find yourself going back to the kitchen, to the cupboard, to whatever is within reach, eating...
The Fawn Response: The Survival Strategy Hidden Under Niceness

The Fawn Response: The Survival Strategy Hidden Under Niceness

by | May 27, 2026 | Anger, Attachment, Boundaries, Co-dependency, Fawning, Guilt, People pleasing, Shame, Society & Culture, ⭐️ Self-worth & Identity, 🌿 Anxiety, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen, 🧡 Relationships

Reading time: 11 minutes Most women who find this article are not looking for a diagnosis. They are looking for a word. They have spent years being the one who smooths things over, who agrees even when they don’t, who reads the room before they read their own...
Why Can’t I Say No? This Is Why Your Voice Freezes (And How to Free It)

Why Can’t I Say No? This Is Why Your Voice Freezes (And How to Free It)

by | Mar 12, 2026 | Anger, Attachment, Boundaries, Coping Mechanisms, Fawning, Fear Of Abandonment, Fear of Speaking up, Guilt, Insecurity, People pleasing, Shame, 🌿 Anxiety, 🧠 Emotions, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen, 🧡 Relationships

Reading time: 9 minutes If you ever asked yourself: why can’t I say no? You probably had a moment where you wanted to speak up, say something, set a boundary, share a preference, but you just… didn’t. As if something inside you froze. Your throat felt...
Perfectionism: How to Heal & Overcome a Survival-Based Protection Mechanism

Perfectionism: How to Heal & Overcome a Survival-Based Protection Mechanism

by | Jan 2, 2026 | Fear of failure, Perfectionism, Procrastination, Self-acceptance, Self-discovery, Self-sabotage, Shame, 💎 Myrthe Glasbergen

Reading time: 9 minutes Perfectionism is often described as a personality trait, something you either have or don’t have. People call themselves perfectionists as if it simply means they are driven, ambitious, or detail-oriented. However, when you look at...