Confessions of a Binge Eater

Have you ever kept eating, even though you were full? Do you binge-eat on a regular basis? Ever wondered why you do that? In this episode, I’m going to break down exactly why binge eaters and emotional eaters eat until they’re stuffed, and how you can start changing this habit today.

We’ve all done it. We’ve tried to “fix” ourselves…figure out what’s wrong and then go about making it right. But our solutions don’t always work. And then we feel stuck. In this episode, I interview Misa Hopkins, a global leader for the Divine Feminine, and a master at using self-compassion as a pathway to healing emotional woundedness. If you’re tired of failed attempts to overcome your struggles...

As emotional eaters, we are no stranger to fear; paralyzing fear, at times. Afraid to speak up, afraid to be ourselves, afraid to have a difference of opinion, or drive at night. Nameless fears too often drive our nervous, compulsive eating, and they will continue to do so, unless we stop and face these fears down. When we stop letting fear run our lives, then we can claim our inherent dominion ov...

You may have tried 3 Meal Magic, and even had some success with it, but what happened when you traveled out of the country, attended a sports event or went on a weekend getaway with friends? Did things kind of unravel? In this episode, I talk about three different scenarios where I was able to maintain my three meals, regardless of who I was with, where we were hanging out, and what time dinner wa...

Not getting proper nutrition, overextending yourself and feeling rejected. These are definite triggers that can cause emotional eaters to head for the refrigerator. But there are a few more obscure ones that most don’t think of as triggers for emotional eating. In this episode, I address what may be some of the most overlooked causes of binge eating…and what you can do to avoid them.

As emotional eaters, we’re natural givers and caretakers…”Mom, can you pick me up?” “Honey, what’s for dinner?” Ooph, time to take my 85-year old father to his doctor’s appointment. Let’s face it, we have so many obligations, so many people vying for our time. Do you ever wonder what it would be like to not be needed…even for a moment? In this episode, I explore…compliments of my Bar instructor!

Doing new things isn’t comfortable. So I had to push myself to show up for my first Pickleball class. What I learned, beyond how to hit the ball and keep score, was a great reminder that stepping outside our comfort zone, whether it’s by taking a new class, or saying NO to fad diets, holds surprising and unexpected gifts.

Do you have feelings you think you shouldn’t have? Do you think (or say) “I know I shouldn’t feel this way”. Guess what? You feel how you feel! And when you stop judging it…you make space for feeling something different. In this episode, I share about a recent incident that once upon a time may have resulted in buried resentment…and overeating. When you are able to make peace with whatever e...

Ever wonder if your parent is (or was) a narcissist? Perhaps you experienced a parent that blamed, gaslighted, acted like a victim and made everything about them? If so, this interview may shed some light on what happened, why and what you can do about it. My guest, Dr. Meg Haworth, specializes in helping people heal from growing up with narcissism.

It’s hard when the place that is supposed to hold you and comfort you ends up being the place where you feel betrayal, judgment and pain. If that’s been your experience, this can help. In this episode, I talk about what happens when we encounter harsh messages and treatment from religious leaders and communities, and how you can begin to heal.

Do some people drive you bananas? Do you feel irritable when you’re around certain people? Some people refer to a quick temper or sharp-tongued reaction to something as being “triggered”. But why do we get agitated and how can we stop letting others “push our buttons”. I explore all this, and more, in this episode.

Have you ever looked back on a situation gone wrong and realized that there were plenty of red flags along the way that you chose not to see? We’ve all done it! It’s painful to see, but if we can learn to tap into that still, small voice inside that actually installed those red flags, we can be guided and protected and sidestep trouble next time. This is such an important lesson to learn, and I di...

Imagine living your life in excruciating physical pain, with very little ability to control it. This was Dr. Terry Wahls’ experience with Multiple Sclerosis, until she discovered that she could drastically improve her condition with diet and self-care. In this interview, Dr. Wahls and I talk about negative self-talk, childhood stress and how you change your diet for optimal health, one bite at a t...

You say you’re going to stick to your plan, and then you don’t. You plan to get up early enough to make a healthy breakfast, but then you run out of time and eat the donuts at work instead. Trusting ourselves around food is tough for emotional eaters. We constantly say one thing and do another. If you want to have trust in yourself, listen to this episode. Learning how to trust in the right things...

Weight Alyce Adams, RN is the Kegel Queen. Since founding KegelQueen.com in 2009, she’s known as the most sought-after kegel exercise expert around the world, helping women who suffer with vaginal prolapse or urinary incontinence to avoid dangerous surgery and regain health and control of their body “down there”. This was a super-informative interview. I was excited to learn that you can actually...

Are you letting the “almighty scale” determine your worth? Are you hooked on weighing yourself, even when it often makes you feel discouraged and frustrated? In this episode, I discuss the 5 reasons why weighing yourself might be producing the opposite effect…it could be causing weight gain, not weight loss! If you’re tired of giving the scale too much power, check this out. 

Whether it’s ED, belly fat, low energy or a desire for longevity, men have health struggles, too. In this episode, I talk with world-renowned men’s health & performance expert, Dr. Tracy Gapin, about how your man can start feeling better, looking better, and having more energy…in and outside of the bedroom. Helping your man feel his best is one place you can probably afford to be a little boss...

Have you gotten suckered by all kinds of diet programs…that didn’t work out for you? Did you blame yourself, telling yourself you have no will power, you’re a quitter, or a loser? Me too. But you’re not a loser or a quitter. You’re a sucker. In this episode, I talk about the mentality of binge eaters, why we let ourselves get suckered, time and time again, and what it takes to stop the pattern, so...

If you struggle with any kind of pain in your body, listen to this before you pop a pill. Jane Hogan is an expert on healing pain, without necessarily needing to rely on meds to get by. She actually did a demonstration of her method during this episode, and I loved it! Our bodies and minds are amazing. Sometimes, we just need a new approach. Hope this helps!

Do you ever stop and think about what being secretive about your binge eating is costing you? Hiding your binging from others, lying about what you’ve eaten, and pretending to be a healthy eater, while sneaking junk food…? Look, we’ve all done it. But what’s the price you’re paying for living with secrets? The double life of the emotional eater takes energy…lots of energy. In this episode, I discu...

Whether you’ve had breast cancer before, or want to be sure you never have it, you must listen to what this doc has to say. Dr. Carol Lourie is world-renowned for helping women live long, happy and healthy lives, even if they’ve faced the big C. Her suggestions are simple, direct, and no-nonsense. Don’t live in fear of getting sick. Take charge of your health and experience how good you can feel,...

“It’s not a big deal”, “It doesn’t matter”, “I’m fine”. If you’re struggling with food and weight, emotional eating, disordered eating, bulimia, etc.; if you’ve been up and down the scale more times than you can count, it’s time to face the music. Sugar-coating the truth won’t get you where you want to go. I share this message with TOTAL LOVE. I’m standing for you and your healing journey. Freedom...

If you struggle with gut issues, autoimmune problems, or mystery illnesses you can’t get to the bottom of, inflammation might be the underlying cause. In this episode, I interview Dr. Madiha Saeed, bestselling author, podcast host, overall health guru, and mother of 5 boys about how to get your own health, and the health of your family, back on track (and keep it that way). You’ll love Madiha, she...

One of the hardest things I’ve ever done is speaking at a TEDx event. I’m not kidding…but after hitting 1 million views in the first year, I’m feeling grateful I did it. In this episode, I discuss some of the things I’m seeing about the impact my talk is making. Weight loss is not about the food…and emotional eaters worldwide are starting to hear the message.

Defensiveness, risky behavior and unrealistic expectations: in a relationship, these can all be symptoms of the fear of intimacy. For emotional eaters, childhood trauma and dysfunction not only drove addictive eating, but they also set the stage for issues around intimacy. In this episode, I draw from my own experience, and that of many of my clients, in order to outline the ways that this fear of...