Self Talk is Self Care: Readers will learn how to distinguish trash thoughts from treasure thoughts, why external motivators fail long-term, which internal motivators will fast track you to success, and how to fill your self-talk with the love, compassion, encouragement and hope needed to jump start or sustain recovery. Leading Expert: Karen R. Koenig, LCSW, M.Ed., is a licensed psychotherapist, motivational speaker and international author who has specialized in the field of compulsive, emotional and restrictive eating for more than 30 years. She has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Ladies' Home Journal, AARP Online, Women’s Health, Shape, Self, Berner Zeitung and OK magazines. She will use her extensive personal and professional platform to promote the book. Help to All Who Need it: It is estimated that 30 million Americans struggle with some sort of eating disorder– these individuals are searching for resources to aid them in their recovery. Word to Eat by will be an approachable and applicable book for those in need.