Confessions of a Binge Eater

It’s trite, but true; life is a journey with many bumps, bends and forks in the road. In this episode, recorded from the place where my journey of healing from alcohol and food addiction began, I talk about a recent decision I made, the second biggest ever of my life, and the lessons I am learning on account of it. I decided to discuss this life change over four episodes. This is the first episode...

Tired of being a wallflower? Want more confidence to speak up and be seen? My guest, Angela Chee, is a former TV news anchor/reporter. Now, as a Media/On-Camera and Communication Coach and Founder of “YOU, Amplified! Angela shows people how to own their power and their voice. This fun interview will help you get “on your dime” so you can make a bigger impact in the world, whether...

Do you often feel like if anyone knew who you really are, they would hate you or reject you? Do you ever think: “If there were a megaphone attached to my brain, they’d  lock me up?” Imposter Syndrome is a big driver of overeating. We use food to quiet our insecurities and to beat ourselves up when we don’t feel like we measure up. In this episode, I show you how you can start to get real and stop...

Feeling uncomfortable emotions can be really daunting, so we often distract ourselves…with food, alcohol, T.V., etc. My very lively conversation with Dr. Joan Rosenberg helps explain what happens when we have feelings and how we can move through them within 90 seconds. Don’t be controlled by your emotions any longer…this episode will show you how to break free!

So much research, thousands of studies, mounds of data…and still….no one really knows the answer to achieving lasting weight loss. Could it be so simple they are tripping over it? In this episode I share what my 30 years of experience as someone who lost 50 pounds and as an Emotional Eating Coach have taught me…it’s so much simpler than everyone is making it. Ask the right questi...

We all want longevity, but we also need the physical strength to enjoy our long lives. In this episode, I interview Dr. Joseph Mercola, legendary founder of mercola.com and one of the greatest resources for cutting edge health research today. Dr. Mercola shares what we can do to live longer by increasing strength and stamina – in just 15 minutes a day. It almost seems too good to be true, bu...

Are you a meanie? Do you say awful, critical things to yourself when no one’s listening? Do you call yourself names and dog yourself when you make a mistake? In this episode I talk about why we are so mean to ourselves and how to turn things around. With these 5 simple steps you can start becoming your best advocate, filled with self-love and positive self-talk. To book your free Breakthrough Sess...

When you cut out binge foods, do you turn to other substances as a crutch? Do you find that you need to be doing something to distract yourself so you don’t eat? If so, you may be substituting addictions, and it may sabotage your weight loss success. In this episode I discuss why we pick up other vices when our primary ones are down, and the best strategy for putting all of them in their place so...

What does it take to actually heal our bodies? Can love play a part in physical healing? My friend and colleague, Razi Berry, has been working with the leading minds in health and optimal aging for many years and even publishes several journals that trains doctors on advancements in medicine. In this episode we dig into the Love is Medicine Project and how it can help people just like you and me n...

Have you ever struggled with depression? Emotional eaters are no stranger to this debilitating force of emotion…it often drives our destructive eating in an attempt to bury feelings of depression, and it can also be the result of our unhealthy eating habits, as well. Either way, overeating isn’t a viable treatment for depression. In this episode, I outline the seven things that have helped m...

Anyone who’s struggled with food and weight is usually familiar with Geneen’s groundbreaking work. So it was a true pleasure to get a chance to have a chat recently with Geneen. For over thirty years, Geneen has worked with hundreds of thousands of people, helping them transform difficult relationships with food, and so much more. She is one of the originators of the intuitive eating movement and...

Wow, once in a while a movie comes along that really nails the issues that emotional eaters face. And Brittany Runs a Marathon is one of them. In this show I discuss the poignant themes of self-hatred, self-love and fear of intimacy that this movie addresses so masterfully. It’s easy to focus on physical weight loss, but it’s the mental weight loss that will ensure our success on our journey of lo...

Have you ever thought that life would be simpler if there weren’t other people roaming the planet? Yes, put humans in the mix and everything goes haywire! Well, on this episode I share the secret to getting along with everyone. And when you eliminate stress and friction from your relationships, it’s easier to avoid emotional eating! I am excited to share my own findings on this topic, and how well...

Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist and best-selling author. She’s appeared on The Today Show, NPR, and The Dr Oz Show. She’s also a wife and mom of two. Her latest book is Better Than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love. I love the work she’s doing in the world and I’m so happy she’s here to talk about the strategies from...

Do you wish your spouse better understood your struggles with food? Do his or her well-meaning comments sometimes seem counter-productive? (I.e., why don’t you just use moderation?) Do you feel alone in your struggles and like you need more support, but you don’t want to burden your family with your problems? This show will address three things you can do to get more support from your family&#8230...

Meet one of my favorite health experts, Tom Malterre, author of the bestselling book, The Elimination Diet. Tom shares how you can detoxify and heal your body by identifying the foods that are causing reactions that you may not know about. Heal mystery health issues that cause weight loss resistance, autoimmune issues and many more problems you don’t want to have. You’ll love Tom! The Elimination...

Do you often feel like you’ve tried EVERYTHING to lose weight, and you just can’t seem to get there? Does weight loss success seem out of reach for you? Are you trying get OK with never being thin? I totally get that, because I felt discouraged and out of answers, too. But it’s not over. Check out these 4 subconscious beliefs that may be holding you back. They may be your ticket to breaking free f...

I had no idea my life would be so enriched by spending time in prison with incarcerated men striving to change their lives. But my recent experience with 150 former and current gang members was life-changing. In this episode I share about why I spent time in prison and what I learned from these men.

There’s nothing more fun than chatting it up with another expert who knows it’s not about the food! My good friend Debbie Lichter has helped women worldwide get free from food and other addictions, obsessions and self-sabotaging patterns so they can stop holding back and have the confidence to authentically shine their light. Of course, Debbie is a bright light herself, and knows what it takes to...

Food addiction is one of the hardest addictions to overcome because you have to eat. It’s not like alcohol, where you put the “plug in the jug” and never touch it again. Every day emotional eaters have to engage with a substance they are addicted to. So what is OK to eat? Should anything be off limits? How do you avoid going overboard on the ooey, gooey, chewy foods? How do you resist...

So I purchased my first pair of leather pants with the encouragement of Chilean stylist, Anne Marie Dubois. Anne Marie is not only a real breath of fresh air, but she’s the author of the bestselling book, The Power of Color. She loves to connect women with their inner power and Superstar personality using the colors of the chakras. Anne Marie’s super power is helping women of every shape and size...

Are you a snacker or a nibbler? A “seconds” and “thirds” girl? Do you eat from boxes and containers? On the go and in the car? Whatever your eating habits, I invite you to experience the #1 meal trick that can transform your relationship with food faster than anything! On this show I discuss my own recent “food chaos” and how good it feels to get back to the saf...

Some of the deepest hidden drivers of emotional eating are guilt, shame and regret. These dark emotions often lurk in our subconscious and wreak havoc on our sense of wellbeing. They also cause us to punish ourselves with food. In this powerful interview with my dear friend, healer and medicine woman, Rose Cole, you will learn a very simple and quick technique for clearing some of the toughest emo...

Feeling overwhelmed by your “to-do” list? Problems piling up and seem difficult to solve? One of the best ways to “reset” your mind and body is to experience the majesty of nature. In this episode (recorded directly from the redwoods in Santa Cruz) I share about what I learned from my vacation in the mountains. Enjoy the symphony of the birds and brook during this short but...

Ever feel beaten up by life and like you just need a reset? Do you wish you could have more energy to do the things you want to do? My guest, Diane Halfman, specializes in helping women find their inner resource of power so they can move from emergency to emergence. Diane was an undercover cop (in prostitution) for the San Diego Police Department. From her years of experience she created her own c...