Are you your own worst
Enemy?

grudge bearing, hostility, superstitions, OCD, codependent relationships, despair, low self-esteem, guilt, shame, perfectionism, obsession, sarcasm, junk food, unhealthy attachments, blame, resentment, binging, purging, hoarding, pessimism, jealousy,

Introduction

We all seem to cling to familiar habits, even if in our logical minds we know that some of them are no good for us. After decades as a therapist helping people manage their lives more successfully, I’ve concluded that self-sabotage is part of the human condition; we all have attachments we’d be better off without. In the end, it doesn’t really matter if it’s food, the lottery, or a cult. In my writing, I set out to tackle the everyday face of irresistible urges, exploring root causes, personal struggles and the gift of recovery.

What’s stopping you from being your best self?

How many times have you promised yourself to straighten out?

Why is it so hard to achieve the growth you want?

I understand these challenges and offer you a two-step program to finally let go of unwanted habits:

Uncover the source of your weaknesses
Make lasting changes in your behavior

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Books

Enslaved: Ten Men and Women Recount Stories of Addiction

A compendium of the personal stories of ten recovering addicts. Dr. Katz gives voice to ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, offering a nonjudgmental glimpse into what individuals are willing to do in the service of their irresistible urges.

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When Sane People Do Insane Things

A practical guide to the enrichment of mental health. The book elaborates on what is essential and what is hazardous, offering the reader an opportunity to help himself reach the most precious gift: a life well-lived.

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My Last Summer as a Fat Girl

In her memoir, Dr. Katz opens up about the events that have given her life its miraculous shape. She invites the reader on a personal journey as she investigates the powerful role food has played in her biography.

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Reviews

Professor Amia Lieblich review

“It is so easy to look at addicts and write them off, because why would anyone intentionally use drugs, self-harm, or alcohol to solve their problems? Hearing their stories… made their choices understandable. Were they good choices? No, but they all had good reasons for looking to these less-than-ideal solutions.”

Literature Approved
Love and Kisses from my Padded Cell

Professor Amia Lieblich review

“In an animated and revealing dialogue with her readers, Dr. Ellie Katz steers us towards self-examination… This is a book that, in my opinion, presents a substantive path to mental health in the twenty-first century.”

Professor Amia Lieblich
When Sane People Do Insane Things

“A source of hope for those who are addicted to let them know they aren’t alone in their struggle… If you know or love someone who is addicted to something this is a good book to read to begin to understand how they may have come to be that way and open up a dialogue with them.”

Mandy’s Book Reviews
Love and Kisses from my Padded Cell

“This book is different from other books …[it] is just raw truth. … The author shares … daily struggles she went through and how those struggles evolved over time…It’s in books like this where real change can take place…”

KeeperOfTheTrees
My Last Summer as a Fat Girl

“[Dr. Katz] is inspiring because she has figured out something we all want to know. We all have skeletons in our closets we need to face. I certainly have my own.”

Kelly’s Thoughts on Things
My Last Summer as a Fat Girl

Biography

Dr. Ellie Katz is a leading practitioner of holistic psychotherapy. For the last forty years, her eclectic interventions have featured innovative approaches to using meditation, guided thinking and the Bach Flower Remedies. Dr. Katz has lectured at Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center, the University of Istanbul, First Beijing Medical Center, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She has been a senior staff member at the Retorno rehab facility since 2003.