acceptance – Suzanne Manser, PhD

Self-Acceptance: How to Do It in 2 Simple Steps

Learn how to accept yourself – and why it’s important! – in two simple steps.

Suzanne Manser, PhD March 2, 2026

Locus of Acceptance: Who gets to decide if you matter?

“Locus of acceptance.” I used this phrase with a patient the other day, and I kind of love it. I think I made it up.

Suzanne Manser, PhD February 17, 2025

3 Tips to Being a Better Parent

If you want to be a better parent, focus on raising your child to know their worth. After loving them, this is the single best

Suzanne Manser, PhD April 30, 2024

The Art of Letting Go

I’ve been a therapist for over 25 years, and in my experience, there are two things that humans are extraordinarily bad at: self-compassion and letting

Suzanne Manser, PhD March 26, 2024

Ditch Your Scale for Better Health: The true connection between weight and health

Do you own a scale? How often do you weigh yourself? Why do you weigh yourself? Most of us step on the scale because we’re

Suzanne Manser, PhD May 24, 2022

2 Tools to Help You Manage Overwhelming Feelings

Feelings can be HARD. The ones that are uncomfortable or painful are just so … uncomfortable and painful. They feel bad and can be overwhelming

Suzanne Manser, PhD April 12, 2022

Tips on Life from a New 50-Year-Old

Remember when you were a little kid, and you just assumed that adults knew what they were doing? That was a comforting feeling. And then

Suzanne Manser, PhD January 26, 2022

How to Get Through the Holidays Without Focusing on Your Weight

Are you dreading the holidays because you’re worried about gaining weight? Are you already strategizing about what you will and won’t let yourself eat on

Suzanne Manser, PhD November 15, 2021