Food Freedom

In this episode of The Food Freedom Podcast, Coach Mary breaks down one of the most damaging lies women over 35 have been told: that they are the problem when diets “don’t work.” The truth is you didn’t fail. The system failed you. The diet industry profits when you stay stuck in restriction, relapse, and self-blame. You’ll learn why lasting weight loss and food freedom have nothing to do with wil...

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Coach Mary breaks down why she personally doesn’t eat apples or bananas and it’s not because she’s afraid of carbs. She shares why even “healthy” foods like fruit can become slippery triggers for people recovering from food addiction, binge eating, or emotional overeating. Mary explains how today’s modern fruit is nothing like what our ancestors ate it’...

Do you find yourself reaching for food when you’re feeling sad, stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone and you’re not broken. In this episode of the Food Freedom podcast, Coach Mary dives deep into the connection between emotional eating, binge eating, and the desire to numb or escape uncomfortable feelings with food. You’ll learn why bingeing often feels like the solution in the mome...

In today’s episode, Coach Mary breaks down the hidden danger of isolation in food addiction recovery. If you feel like you always have to “do it alone,” or you find yourself disappearing when things get hard, this episode will help you understand why isolation is one of the biggest relapse risks in food sobriety. You’ll learn what isolation actually looks like, why it’s so tempting, and how it qui...

Struggling with binge eating even though you’re trying to “eat clean” or “stick to the plan”? In this episode of the Food Freedom podcast, Mary explains why eating more food can be the key to stopping binge eating for good. You’ll learn: • Why under-eating (even “healthy” foods) can fuel binge cycles • How food satisfaction plays a critical role in food addiction recovery • Why forcing yourself to...

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Coach Mary breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of recovery, discipline. Most people think discipline means restriction, punishment, or saying no to everything you love. But the truth is discipline is what sets you free. Mary shares practical mindset hacks and real-life recovery tools to help you stay food sober, consistent, and confident eve...

Halloween can be one of the hardest holidays for anyone overcoming sugar addiction. Candy is everywhere, triggers are high, and it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out, but you don’t have to relapse to enjoy the season. In this episode, Coach Mary shares four powerful, practical tips to help you stay food sober through Halloween without feeling deprived or left out. You’ll learn how to plan ahea...

In this episode of the Food Freedom podcast, Coach Mary delivers a powerful reminder that Halloween is just another day and you don’t have to relapse over a candy bowl. If you’ve ever told yourself, “It’s just one night” or “I’ll start again tomorrow,” this episode will help you see those thoughts for what they are: the tricks that keep food addiction alive. Mary shares how to stay food sober thro...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the problem because every diet you’ve tried eventually backfired, this episode will be a game-changer. Coach Mary breaks down why dieting doesn’t work and why it’s not your fault. You’ll learn the shocking truth behind decades of research showing that diets actually predict weight gain, binge eating, and food obsession. Mary exposes the flawed diet model that keeps...

If you’ve ever called yourself an emotional eater, this episode is going to challenge everything you think you know about why you overeat. Coach Mary breaks down the hard truth that emotional eating is a euphemism that keeps you stuck in the cycle of addictive sugar use. In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, you’ll learn why what most people call emotional eating is actually substance use,...

If you’ve ever felt ashamed of your eating habits or wondered why you can hold it together in every area of life except when it comes to food, this episode is for you. Coach Mary opens up about her own struggles with food addiction including moments of secrecy, loss of control, and deep frustration to remind you that you are not broken and you are not alone. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why sh...

If you’ve been stuck in the “I wish I didn’t have this problem” phase or keep trying to eat like a “normal person,” this episode will hit home. Acceptance is the first step toward true food sobriety and the moment you stop fighting reality and start walking in freedom. Mary breaks down what real acceptance looks like, why denial keeps you stuck in the binge-and-shame cycle, and how to finally move...

In this episode of The Food Freedom Podcast, Mary breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in the nutrition world , treating food addiction like a diet problem. If you’ve been told to “just eat in moderation,” count macros, or follow a meal plan to fix your relationship with food, this episode is your wake-up call. Mary explains why balance and moderation don’t exist for someone struggling wi...

If you’ve spent years fighting food, swinging between restriction, overeating, guilt, and shame this episode is for you. In today’s Food Freedom Podcast, Mary shares five practical steps you can start doing right now to begin repairing your relationship with food. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Identify and remove “drug foods” that keep you trapped in addiction ✅ Nourish your body with enough real food...

Have you ever found yourself sneaking food when no one’s watching? Eating in the car, standing over the sink, or waiting for everyone to go to bed so you can finally “relax” with your favorite snack? You’re not alone and you’re not broken. In this episode of the Food Freedom podcast, Mary breaks down the four types of secret eating: planned, spontaneous, sneaky, and unconscious and she helps you u...

When you’re working on stopping binge eating, binges may still happen and that doesn’t mean you’ve failed. In this episode, Mary breaks down what most people do wrong after a binge (and how it keeps them stuck in the cycle), then teaches you how to respond in a way that helps you move forward instead of spiraling back. You’ll learn: • Why your reaction after a binge matters more than the binge its...

Food addiction isn’t just about overeating, it’s a chronic, progressive disease that worsens over time if left untreated. In this episode, Mary breaks down what it really means for food addiction to be progressive, why control always slips away, and how dieting and restriction actually feed the addiction instead of healing it. You’ll learn the key stages of progression from obsession and compulsio...

In this episode, Mary shares the truth about all the ways she tried to control her food addiction — counting calories, cheat days, moderation, artificial sweeteners, appetite suppressants — and why none of it worked. She opens up about the moment she realized food addiction isn’t about control; it’s about recovery. You’ll learn what actually does work: food sobriety, abstaining from trigger foods,...

Feeling sad about giving up your favorite foods? That’s not a sign you’re doing something wrong, it’s actually a sign you’re healing. In this episode, Mary breaks down how grief shows up in food addiction recovery and why moving through sadness, anger, and even denial is part of building real food freedom. You’ll learn what each stage of grief looks like, how to work through it without relapsing,...

In this episode Mary shares more of her thoughts on the controversial topic of keto-ers and carnivores “jumping ship” to return to carbs and how to know what’s right for you. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook...

In this episode Mary shares her thoughts on the controversial topic of keto-ers and carnivores “jumping ship” to return to carbs. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49153...

In this episode Mary shares her thoughts about the reality of hiring a coach. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need privat...

In this episode Mary shares what recovery from food addiction looks like. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need private co...

In this episode Mary discusses why food sobriety isn’t extreme. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need private coaching and...

In this episode Mary talks about breaking out of the start stop cycle. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need private coach...