On This Bright Day by Susan Peirce Thompson
Key Takeaways, Summary & Analysis

"On This Bright Day: A Year of Reflections for Lasting Food Freedom" by Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D., and Joann Campbell-Rice, Ph.D., offers a transformative journey into achieving lasting freedom from food addiction. This book is a daily reader designed to guide individuals through a year of insights, reflections, and practical advice, drawing from the latest scientific findings in the field of food addiction and the psychology of eating. It builds upon the principles outlined in Thompson's New York Times best-selling book, "Bright Line Eating," focusing on healing both the body and mind, fostering self-compassion, and finding meaning and purpose beyond food and weight.The book is structured to provide daily support and inspiration, helping readers to develop a peaceful relationship with food, practice recovery habits, and ultimately achieve a state of lasting food freedom. It is tailored not only for those practicing Bright Line Eating but also for members of 12-step programs for food addiction or compulsive overeating, and for anyone charting their own path away from food obsession​​​​.Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D., is recognized for her expertise in the psychology of eating and has made significant contributions to the understanding of food addiction and sustainable weight loss. Joann Campbell-Rice, Ph.D., brings her experience as a coach for Bright Line Eating and her background in spiritual care and recovery to enrich the book's content with depth and empathy​​.