Confessions of a Binge Eater

As emotional eaters, we have a tendency to be controlling of people and circumstances around us. It goes with the territory. We developed this coping skill as children, in response to tough situations where we had no control. But this personality trait is one of the main drivers of disordered eating, so it’s time to take a look and turn over a new leaf.

In my book, Heal Your Hunger, 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now, I outline 6 Self-Care Success Secrets that make all the difference when overcoming emotional eating. Without these practices, I’d be a goner! And so would our client, Kim, whom I interview for this episode. Kim shows how she went from depression, bulimia, alcohol, and sex to becoming a thriving, prospering, joyful person usi...

So often we reach for excess food, or foods that we know aren’t good for us when we’re feeling out of sorts. Some of the biggest triggers are when we’re feeling Hungry, Angry, Lonely and/or Tired. This past weekend I attended a conference on health, where the foods served were healthy for the most part, but still presented opportunities for temptation. It was the T for Tired that wore down my defe...

Today I interview the greatest influencer in my life, and the person responsible for my healing from emotional eating: spiritual healer (and my husband), Roy Nelson. Together we flesh out a very important topic: Fear and Compromise. The #1 driver of emotional eating is FEAR. When fear drives us, we make decisions that aren’t for our highest and best good. We compromise our values and sell ourselve...

Inside the mind of the emotional eater is the sneaky idea that if food is free, then we are entitled to it (and a lot of it!) Tune in to this quick message about free food and “good deals” on food (think Costco) and how they can lead you down the garden path of destruction. We’ve all fallen prey to the trap of “free.” Learn how to sidestep the trap and enjoy healthy meals and portions instead.

I interviewed Tom for one of my first podcasts, ever. It was such a great interview I thought I’d bring it back for all who haven’t heard it. 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...

Relationships aren’t easy. Everyone wants to be heard and everyone has an opinion. Conflicts arise when the other person doesn’t feel heard and when we assume that others should believe as we do. So how can we communicate in a way that eases tension and makes for real connection? These six words can make all the difference. Whether it’s a romantic relationship, business association or a friendship...

My good friends, Heather and Damian Dube, went through a frightening, life-altering experience several years back that changed the direction of their lives. They share how Heather’s health crisis changed her perspective on life and drove her to a depth of spirituality and self-love that she now shares with others in their e3 Energy Evolved health practice. You’ll love these folks. Their authentici...

Not much happens in this world without it. Every product we purchase depends on it. Relationships aren’t onsummated without it. Jobs aren’t obtained unless it happens. Information isn’t conveyed without. This three-letter word (it’s not the word YES, if you’re guessing) not only makes the world go around, but it is the emotional eater’s secret weapon. Master this word and the world is your oyster....

I didn’t understand what all the essential oils fuss was all about until I met Jodi Cohen. Jodi shared with me how oils could be blended and used to target specific health concerns. The ease of using her oils and experiencing their healing qualities made me a believer. Blending oil for maximum benefit is Jodi’s signature gift and is what sets her book and her oils apart from the rest. Jodi is a be...

In my newly adopted yoga practice, one of the moves is the “awkward pose.” This is pretty funny to me, because it seems like my whole life has been a series of awkward poses! In this episode I discuss how to negotiate the uncomfortable emotions of feeling awkward in social situations and I also address what you can do when you have those strong feeling of not belonging, not fitting in,...

What do buff trainers know about being overweight? Drew Manning didn’t know much, and knew he lacked empathy for his clients who struggled with their weight. So he intentionally got fat. Drew is best known for his Fit2Fat2Fit experiment that went viral online. He’s the NY Times Best Selling Author of the book, Fit2Fat2Fit and He’s been featured on shows like Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, and...

Is it Deprivation or Freedom? Whether Elimination or Moderation of Certain Foods is a Better Strategy for Emotional Eaters.“Just moderate” seems to be the fallback advice of most health practitioners when emotional eaters complain about their weight and out-of-control-eating. But for those of us who can’t moderate successfully, what do we do? And how can we avoid certain foods without feeling depr...

Heal Your Hunger for Love? In this episode, my friends and guests, Orna and Matthew Walters, talk about what it takes to find real love. They are Soulmate Coaches for spiritual, successful, single women, and the founders of the Love On Purpose Revolution, a global online event dedicated to busting the myth that love is supposed to happen by accident. Whether you’re looking for love, or wanting to...

One of the biggest problems for emotional eaters is self-sabotage. We have every intention of getting on track and we do for a time. And then we blow it. Sometimes people we love help us blow it by giving us foods that trigger us. In today’s show I discuss the phenomenon of sabotage and how to break it.

So fun to chat with my dear friend, Alex Jamieson, on this episode where we discuss an array of juicy topics. Alex shares about her own journey of self-exploration and growth, including healing her own issues with sugar and self-judgment. Grab a cup of tea and listen in to this “nourishing” discussion.

No, there are no weight loss pills that will give you lasting weight loss. But there are indeed some tough pills to swallow if you’re going to have real weight loss success. There’s no avoiding these three bitter pills…take your medicine now and start your journey towards a healthier, happier you!

My good friend Dr. Robyn Benson joins me this week to talk about her experience with disordered eating, as well as her passion for healing medicine, anti-aging secrets and the powerful transformations happening at her healing center in Santa Fe.

These three words don’t seem to matter, but they do. They matter, more than anything. The problem is that when we utter them, to ourselves and to others, they drive us to overeat. This short, but powerful podcast will get you thinking about these words, and how they may be sabotaging your weight loss and health goals.

Wow, what a powerful and fun interview! Dr. Sue Morter, speaker, author and teacher of the Master Class, joins me to talk about energy, vibration and connecting to your true self.  We had a lot of fun talking about tuning to our inner guidance and following it…one of the most important lessons emotional eaters can learn. You will love Dr. Sue…she is amazing!

One of the greatest culprits of emotional eating is stress. One key to mindful eating is being aware of the nutritional contents of your food and introducing stress-eliminating foods into your diet. Get your cortisol levels balanced with a balance of healthy foods in your diet. Reduce emotional eating and stress with these 9 delicious options…

What do emotions, trauma and your gut have in common? Gut health is affected by everything we think and feel. Dr. Keesha cured her own autoimmune disease by addressing the underlying causes. She joins us on the show this week to talk about her groundbreaking work with autoimmune disorders. Dr. Keesha is the best-selling author of Solving the Autoimmune Puzzle: The Woman’s Guide to Reclaiming Emoti...

Have you ever gotten so frustrated with a project that all you wanted to do was go to the kitchen and eat? Well, I talk about my greatest frustration and how I handled it on this show. I will share with you 5 important ways you can heal your hunger when faced with frustration.

Leanne Ely stops by the show to talk about how to make eating dinner at home quick and easy. Her amazing program, Saving Dinner, offers delicious recipes that families love. We also discuss our own personal journey of coming to know our own bodies’ needs, as well as the joys of making your own meals. Then I ask Leanne about the rave over boxed meals that come to your door…

Are you normal? We all have a desire to be normal, but comparing ourselves to those around us may not be the best way of dealing with our emotional eating. In fact it may be one of the biggest stumbling blocks that leads us back to the food.