Celebrating Phil

Phil came up to Rhode Island so we could co present & facilitate an introduction to his work for the local community. What are the odds that in my little town when Phil visited, the a capella group from Yale, the Whiffenpoofs were performing! So we went and had a geeky, Yale loving, a capella loving

You did not have to know Phil Werdell for long or very well for him to have an enormous impact. I have a deep respect for his work but I only spent a few hours in his actual presence. Still, that brief time changed and probably saved my life. My recovery was completely de-railed in the summer of 200

Message from the Food Addiction Institute: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Phil Werdell, an extraordinary individual and the visionary founder of the Food Addiction Institute. Phil's unwavering commitment and tireless efforts revolutionized the food addiction recovery

This list of some of Phil's favorite tunes --many of which he would play and improvise with on our home pianos and stereos through the years. Phil's Favorites are my favorites too. Playing and dancing with him, mourning, celebrating and loving him on this morning of what I am calling the "Gentle

A week long intensive in 2002 completely turned my life around. Phil helped me find my voice, my courage and he stood up with me.as I faced down the demons... And no dearer friend did I -or will I --ever have... Fly free... Robert Seyler

With deep sadness, I share that the world has lost an exceptional human being, Phil Werdell. Phil was my mentor, profoundly shaping my life. He rescued me from addiction, taught me how to professionally treat the challenging disease of food addiction, and was a co-founder of the business I now own.

Late Phil Werdell meant far more to me than just the legendary food addiction expert whom I highly appreciate and respect. He was, and will continue to be, my precious savior, and a beacon of knowledge, hope, resilience, and inspiration in my life. From our initial email exchanges in May 2011, it wa

A message from Esther: My heart is heavy and so sad as I announce the passing of my friend and mentor Phil Werdell. Phil was a true pioneer and father to the food addiction profession. His deep understanding and devotion to food addiction set the tone for recovery practices that have and continu