Confessions of a Binge Eater

There is one word I hate more than any other. And you probably won’t guess it because it’s commonly used and hardly anyone notices or is bothered by it. But I think this one word is responsible for undermining our power, our self-esteem and our ability to thrive. It will also lead to overeating. Learn what this word is and stop falling prey to its seductive and destructive effects on y...

Meet my guest, Shanna Lee, who is a powerful light in this world! Her new book, The Soul Frequency takes you on a beautiful journey of consciousness, where you transcend the struggle with food and weight and begin learning the spiritual lessons that can make your life hum with abundance, love and health. You’ll love Shanna…her soul frequency will rock your world!

Everyone judges. It’s a human quality. But emotional eaters are especially judgmental…of ourselves, of course, and consequently, of others. The price we pay for being so judgmental is high…we punish ourselves with food. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to let up on ourselves and to be a lot more compassionate with those we love, (instead of always finding fault)? In this epis...

While traveling in Africa I was challenged to check in with myself and follow my heart, which I did. As an emotional eater, that hasn’t always been the case. Following what others were doing, or what I thought others wanted me to do always caused me to be unhappy and of course, to overeat. In this episode, recorded to the chorus of African birds and baboons, I share about my experience.

When you’re trying to eat clean it’s hard to know what to drink and whether it qualifies as healthy. I solve this problem for you by sharing about my favorite “fun” drinks that won’t put an inch on your waistline, or make you feel like you’ve blown it. These healthy soft drinks are yummy and healthy!

Is your toothpaste making you sick? According to Trina Felber gut health starts in your mouth. Trina not only “geeks out” on the science of health, but she’s CEO of the Primal Life Organics, a Paleo Skincare Company where she has developed over 100-food based skincare and dental solutions to feed the body. I learned so much during this amazing interview…but watch out…you’ll...

Many emotional eaters get wrapped up in trying figure out the symbolism of their cravings; do they crave ice cream because they need comfort? Hard candy when they’re angry? Cookies because they miss their Grandma? Analyzing the meaning of certain foods is not going to get you closer to a solution, because our cravings run much deeper than that. In this episode I talk about the best place to...

Is your mind under attack with negative messages, making you feel constantly overwhelmed and defeated? I know mine is, at times. In this episode I share about a recent shift in my thinking that changed everything for me. This one tool I used can work for you, anytime, anywhere.

People will value us at the value we place on ourselves. So what value have you declared for yourself? Is that aligned with what you’re getting? In this episode we take a good look at “what we’re selling” and what others are “buying”. Getting clear on our true worth is the secret to having everything you want in life. Just name your price.

Cassie Bjork is a globally recognized industry leader in weight loss, but after a five-year battle with her state licensing board over what she could teach, “Dietician Cassie” relinquished her dietitian license. In this episode we discuss the outdated diet approaches Cassie has spoken out about and the lessons she has learned that are helping her make an even bigger impact on those wan...

When was the last time you did something for the first time? New experiences are fun and exciting, but too often we say “no” to them, because they also bring up uncomfortable feelings. Fear of the unknown, of meeting new people, of not knowing what we’re doing and risking possible embarrassment…our insecurities cause us to stay stuck in our routine (otherwise known as a rut). In this episode, I ta...

Peace. Healing. Love. These are some words that come to mind when I think of spiritual healer, Roy Nelson. Roy helped me heal thirty years ago; he has amazing healing energy that comes from the love inside of him. Everyone who interacts with him feels it. In this episode you will get a chance to feel that love from a man who has overcome the most hellish of circumstances, childhood trauma, morbid...

Do you get into funks that derail your day, and your productivity? Do you get bent out of shape over things at work and find it hard to contain you feelings? When you’re feeling depressed do you shut the world out and just watch T.V. and eat?  Acting better than we feel isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s the best choice. In this episode I talk about simple ways you can change your mood, and feel bette...

Despite her healthy lifestyle, Dr. Jill Carnahan, M.D., was bogged down by debilitating fog and fatigue, until she uncovered the sneak culprit—and the simple fixes that restored her vitality. Dr. Jill helps you search for underlying triggers contributing to your particular illness through cutting edge lab testing and she tailors the intervention to your specific needs as an individual. You’l...

If you’re looking to heal mysterious health issues, you’ve got to try that Wildatarian Diet! Wildatarian is a way of eating and living that gets you closer to…well, the wild! It also heals mysterious illnesses and makes you feel and look amazing! My guest, Teri Cochrane, is a force to be reckoned with. She healed her own family and then set out to heal others with a plan that makes so much s...

Eating clean can be a challenge when you’re on the road. Time zone changes can mess up your rhythm and make you hungry, eating at restaurants can tempt you to go overboard and sticking to your plan when you’re with family can be difficult. Going on vacation doesn’t have to mean throwing clean eating out the window, so in this episode I share my favorite tips for staying on track, no matter where o...

If you’re as old as I am, you’ll remember when McDonald’s introduced the Happy Meal. It was a great day for children across America! Even though you’re probably not eating those colorful boxed meals from Ronald McDonald anymore, are you still eating meals that make you happy? Too often we former dieters believe that to eat healthy we need to sacrifice pleasure. But that isn...

Do you sometimes feel like everything is going wrong, that life is against you? Dr. Meg Haworth has been through it, whether it’s drowning, sexual abuse, autoimmune diseases, three marriages, men who cheated on her, and even being struck by lightening. If anyone has a case for feeling victimized, it’s her. And yet she has not only triumphed over all of it, but she shows other women how to do the s...

Depression, anxiety, addiction, emotional eating and suicide: these are all symptoms of isolation. No matter how social we can seem, it’s easy to become disconnected emotionally and to feel like no one in the world really gets us. Loneliness and isolation are the enemy of emotional eating, and without real connection and community, it will be virtually impossible to stop seeking comfort in food. L...

Envy is one of those unpleasant emotions that no one likes to feel. Feeling jealous of another’s good fortune can consume us and makes us forget our own blessings. Worse, it can drive us to overeat. In this episode I discuss how to turn the troubling emotions of envy, jealousy and competitiveness into feelings of love and gratitude.

I had so much fun interviewing my friend and Life Coach, Lillian McDermott. Lillian is the radio host of The Lillian McDermott Show and founder of WhenYouNeedaFriend.com, which shows people that they don’t need a PhD to give good friendly advice; they just need to be a good friend and trust their own intuition. Lillian is such a breath of fresh air that when you listen to our chat you will be upli...

The very first week of college I met a new friend who remained my buddy until we both left school. I lost touch with him for over 25 years, and recently found him again, only this time he had a new name and a very interesting calling. Swami Yogananda is a monk at the Los Angeles Vedanta Center, a monastery just a stone’s throw from Hollywood. Swami was kind enough to accept my invitation to be int...

Zucchini can be a boring vegetable, but zucchini spaghetti? A whole different story! This is one of my favorite veggies, as you can pretend you’re eating spaghetti, without paying for it in calories, gluten, and overeating! Think of any pasta dish you’d like to eat, and make the pasta with zucchini, instead! Today I discuss myfavorite ways to prepare, cook and enjoy this yummy twist on “eating you...

It was an honor to have my friend and mentor, JJ Virgin, on the show to discuss the real truth about sugar. And she should know…JJ is the bestselling author of the Sugar Impact Diet and The Virgin Diet and has helped thousands of people lose weight and improve their health with her easy solutions to food intolerance. You’ll love JJ’s energy and straight talk about why sugar is sabotaging you...

Who would have imagined that this emotional eater, who has binged on 1000’s of calories in one sitting (and not on salads), would become hooked on…brussel sprouts? Thank God for recovery, and for this sweet and slightly bitter, peculiar vegetable! In today’s show I talk about mouth-watering ways to enjoy brussel sprouts, Trader Joe’s pre-roasted version (no washing, cutting or peeling!), and...