Confessions of a Binge Eater

Body shame, self-hatred, perpetual judgment of our bodies...these common experiences as women are what inspired David Bedrick to interview 17 specific women about their relationships with food and weight. In this episode, I talk with David about his recent book, You Can't Judge a Body by Its Cover, and the important (and often hidden) issues around weight loss that women face over the course of th...

Are there people in your life that stress you out? Do you feel triggered when you're around certain people and end up acting badly? Well, I know all about this from personal experience, and I share about it in this episode. The good news is that there is a workaround when dealing with people you find hard to deal with. You don't have to be a victim anymore. Freedom is close at hand - and it doesn'...

Do you struggle with menopausal changes in your body? If so, don't miss this episode, where I interview Dr. Shawn Tassone, world-renowned OB/GYN that uses his emphasis on Integrative Medicine to guide women through a process of improving their struggles with weight, sleep, skin and mood, without even needing to see a doctor, in many cases. Learn about the tools and hormones that can help you start...

Do you want to find your perfect mate, but feel tired of looking? Are you feeling jaded about the possibilities for love at this stage in your life? Do you hold back or sabotage love when it comes your way? In this episode, I talk with love expert, Junie Moon, about the ways that we might be blocking ourselves from love. Join us and learn the secret to attracting the one who is waiting for you.

"I will be loveable when I'm perfect." "If I can't do it perfectly, it's not worth doing." Does this describe a pattern you fall into in your need to be perfect? Do you get stressed when you're feeling pressure to be perfect...and then overeat to relieve the stress? In this episode, I talk about the connection between the need to be perfect, the subsequent pattern of procrastination and the role e...

They say that we have relationships for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. But how do you know which relationship is meant for which category? In this episode, I flesh out my own observations about personal relationships, and how the philosophy of non-attachment can help us appreciate the lessons we can learn from others, without letting the impermanence of some relationships derail us.

Do you feel tentative about getting back into "the swing of things'', going out, being social, and interacting with friends, post-pandemic? You're not alone. Re-entry Anxiety is real for so many of us, but it doesn't have to keep you stuck at home. In this fun and energized interview with a leading expert in mental health, Dr. Roseann shares some simple tools you can use to lessen anxiety and feel...

Low energy? Weight gain? Brain fog? There's no reason for you to let menopause slow you down. In this episode, I have a super fun talk with Dr. Mariza Snyder about her new book and all the health hacks you can use right now to get your mojo back and have your 40s and 50s become the best years of your life. You deserve to feel great, look great, and be happier than you've ever been. YES it's possib...

Down dooby doo down down...breaking up is hard to do. Yes, it's true. I've recently split from my guy and I'm going through it...let me tell you. In this episode, I talk about what I'm going through and how I'm getting through it without resorting to emotional eating. There are some uncomfortable feelings, for sure, but this is a much better way.

Fear is a bully. It will chase you home from school every day until you turn and pop it in the mouth. Then it will stop chasing you. In this brief story about one of my clients, I share about what it takes to overcome your fears, and how you can stop letting fear control you today.

I found it. And I want to share it with you. It's the way that you can stop feeling miserable and start living a life you love. This one piece of advice has changed my world. (Rocked my world, in fact.) And if you let it, it can rock yours, as well.

Emotional eaters are no strangers to sexual abuse, an experience that often drives disordered eating. In this very candid talk with a survivor of sexual abuse from his grandfather, Perry Power discusses how he is transforming his pain into a passion for showing others how they can begin to heal their own pain. In this episode, Perry and I talk about his new book and upcoming movie on breaking the...

So much time, so much stress, so much practice, and in 15 minutes...it's over! On the heels of my TEDx talk, I share about the amazing lessons I learned.

Off the heels of someone verbally attacking me, I had the opportunity to learn (yet again) an important life lesson...don't take things personally. You see, that's not only Agreement #2 of Don Miguel Ruiz's 4 Agreements, but for emotional eaters, it's a vital tenet to live by. But, because what's good for the goose is also good for the gander, it has to work both ways. So in this episode, I talk a...

As a podcast host, I ask my guests questions to learn all about them and their expertise. But in this episode, I'm going to tell you a little more about me! So these are 13 things you probably don't know about me(unless you've been listening to the show for a while, in which case a few of them may not come as any surprise). So here you go...a little extra vulnerability from me.

Weight gain, hair loss, mood swings…do you find these symptoms of Hashimoto's and other forms of thyroid disease wreaking havoc in your life? Did you know there's a simple diet that can help you heal your thyroid? Since I personally take medication for hypothyroidism, I was thrilled to learn the latest research and simple answers from Dr. Alan Christianson, bestselling author of the new Thyroid Re...

Do you have a love-hate relationship with food? Do you think mean thoughts about yourself and your body? Is yo-yo-dieting getting old and only making things worse? In this episode, I share a recent class I gave about how to stop your struggles with food and weight, and how to make peace with yourself, with food, and with your body instead. Isn't it time you lived in freedom? Take a listen to find...

If you often feel frustrated with your body, and feel like you're constantly fighting bloat, weight gain, and mood swings during your cycle, you must hear what my guest, Stephanie Estima, has to say about making peace with our bodies and the hormonal fluctuations we experience. Stephanie is a champion for women loving their bodies and making sure they are working with their bodies for energy, vita...

Do you struggle with getting your kids to eat healthy food? According to Katie Kimball, mother of 4 and the national voice for healthy kids cooking, the secret to healthy eating habits starts in the kitchen. Katie founded Kids Cook Real Food as a way of teaching kids (starting at age 3) to love cooking healthy meals. In this episode, we talk about the building blocks she provides for kids and fami...

Do you feel stuck and dissatisfied in your marriage, but don't know what to do about it? Are you burying your frustrations with late night trips to the kitchen? Do you long to regain the feeling of love and passion with your partner that you had in the early years? In this episode, I have a mind-blowing conversation with John Gray, the pioneer in understanding men and women in romantic relationshi...

What if 2021 were the year you stopped beating yourself up? Seriously, what if you stopped thinking mean thoughts...about your weight, how you look, and all the ways you're not perfect. Because the harder you are on yourself, the more difficult it is to lose weight and keep it off. In this show, I talk about how to stop being your own worst enemy and start loving yourself right now. This is how my...

Are your hormones messing with you, making you tired, cranky, and bloated? When they're balanced, they support you in being happy, healthy, and vibrant. Get answers as to how to naturally balance your hormones with my guest, Stephanie Gray, author of Your Longevity Blueprint.

Pandemic, riots, racism, fires, sickness, death, break ups, elections...2020 had it all, didn't it?! And most likely, some of it tipped you off your game. If you want to build a strong foundation for 2021, one where no matter what happens, you have peace with food and aren't thrown for a loop, tune in to this episode!

Got a messy office? Closets you're afraid to open? Perhaps you're great at helping friends get organized but can't apply those skills to your own home. You'll love my conversation with Jessica, the "Intentional Organizer", who happens to be my personal professional organizer! For years Jessica has been helping me keep my home office in order...and letting her help me has been an emotional ride in...

After surviving a heart attack in his 30s, Dr. Dan had to change his ways. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Dan about what he had to do to recover his life and start supporting his heart for longevity. I love the simple tips he shares with patients for getting heart-healthy and making lifestyle changes that support his patients heal, and that also helped Dr. Dan lose weight and keep it off for de...