Confessions of a Binge Eater

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Do you sometimes feel like you're just going through the motions? Are you afraid that if someone knew the real you, they wouldn't like you? Feeling comfortable in our own skin and  free to be who we really are doesn't always come easily, and sometimes it takes a journey of a lifetime. Here are some simple hacks that can help you make peace with yourself and let your freak flag fly!

Whether you are a gang member choosing violence, or an emotional eater choosing to binge, we all resort to unhealthy actions when we don't want to deal with unpleasant emotions. In this episode I explore what I learned from my recent trip to a maximum security prison and the ways in which those of us who turn to food when the going gets rough are not so different from those who commit criminal act...

Is weight loss eluding you? Are you feeling beat up by all the things you've tried to lose weight? Do you lose control with food more often than you want to admit? Stop believing these five lies and you can have a whole new experience with food! I've spent over thirty years researching the hidden causes of weight gain, and when you change what you're telling yourself, weight loss is guaranteed.

Is it hard to hear about a friend's troubles without jumping in to help? Do you feel compelled to help, even when you don't have the time or financial resources? Are you exhausted from all that you do for friends and family around you? Do you secretly wish everyone would leave you alone so you can take care of you, for once? If so, this episode is for you and all the caretakers, helpers, and rescu...

If you're a chronic dieter, you may have noticed that "quick fixes" aren't always so quick! Overweight is typically a symptom of overeating, and overeating is a symptom of what's eating you. So in this episode I talk about the best approach to "fixing" your food and weight struggles, and how to break out of the "quick fix" roller coaster ride.

Do you want to look younger but fear the expense and "rabbit hole" of injections that make your lips look like you're a duck? In this super-informative chat with Nurse Specialist Rachel Varga, we learn about how to look younger in a safe, non-surgical way. Rachel shares effective and inexpensive ways to improve your skin and achieve that "glow" we all want, without looking like we went just a litt...

Are close relationships a struggle, at times? Does your significant other complain that you're distracted or too busy? Is your smartphone becoming your best friend? In this episode I discuss common ways we avoid intimacy and how you can start to pay attention to your loved ones for a deeper sense of closeness. Learn how to be a better partner when you slow down and truly connect.

Rush, rush, rush. That's the pace of life nowadays. But at what price? In this episode, I talk about when you should slow down and stop letting people's needs pressure you, and when you should actually get moving. For everything there is a season. Tune into this brief motivational message and you'll start to smell more roses!

Gastric sleeve bypass surgery, or any kind of surgical attempt to lose weight, isn't always a walk in the park.  I comes with consequences...and most of the time one of those consequences is weight regain.  In this episode, I interview Shelly Southall, a beautiful soul who learned how to lose regained weight after surgery (in a natural, safe way). So now shows others how to do the same.  You will...

Are there days when you feel rebellious and just want to eat whatever you feel like eating? Do you sometimes just want to throw in the towel stop "being good"? In this episode I discuss my recent case of the F*CK ITs, and what I did to get out of it, without resorting to food.

Is your phone, bedside lamp, or hybrid car making you sick? In this illuminating talk with renowned researcher and author Dr. Joseph mercola, we talk about his newest book, EMF'D, and how Your house could be compromised by electromagnetic fields (EMFs) what you can do right now to protect yourself. Preorder EMF'D and get your free gifts from Dr. Mercola by going to emf.mercola.com

The obsession with ooey, gooey, chewy foods that we love can make weight loss hard. Sure, we can go for a few weeks or months without them, but then the craving for our familiar comfort foods creeps in and we're back at it, and packing on the pounds once again. In this episode I reveal how to play by new rules, how you can avoid feeling deprived and start feeling truly free from the compulsion for...

If you feel bloated and low on energy all too often, if you don't lose weight in spite of sticking to your plan, it's time to detox and reset! My amazing friend and fabulous guest, Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, shows people how to feel great in 5 days. In this lively show we discuss how to clear your body of hidden toxins and how to start nourishing your body with the right nutrients for longevity and he...

Authenticity...it's an overused word, but the meaning is real. It's about being true to yourself, not pretending to be someone else, because you know in your heart that who you are is plenty. It's when we are not aligned with our authentic self, when we don't speak up and say what is true for us, that we get into trouble, and abuse ourselves with addictive habits. It's time. It's time to be the pe...

Dishes of candy, leftovers in the break room, jibber-jabber about recipes, restaurants and diets. The office environment is a hotbed for overeating and food obsession, and is often the most challenging for those wanting to get on a healthier eating plan. In this episode I cover what you can do to stick to your plan and not get seduced by sweets and snacking in the workplace.

I'm no gym rat. And after a binge, the last thing I ever wanted to do was run 5 miles! So my relationship with exercise has been a tricky one. Over the years it was important to find exercise that was gentle and self-caring. That's exactly what Debbie and I covered in this episode. Debbie is a world-renowned trainer, but she boils exercise down to a form of self-love that even I can enjoy.

Over the past several years I have increasingly opened my life up to friendships that nourish, support and inspire me. I am so grateful for my women friends and the wisdom they have imparted to me. I believe that God uses people to inspire us to live lives of love, self-care and service to others. I hear this message so often through the conversations I have with girlfriends and mentors. In this e...

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Do you go on negative rants about the world from time to time (even if just in your mind)? Do you find yourself saying super mean things to yourself about your weight, the way you eat, or how you look in the mirror? And then find that those thoughts sometimes set you up to eat more? Well, it's time to stop going down that rabbit hole, but first, you must catch yourself in the act. Learn the 5 thin...

Don't succumb to all that sugar this holiday season! There's a much better way! You can get through the holidays without gaining a pound or people pleasing to the point of physical and mental exhaustion. In this episode, I also talk about circumventing irritating relatives and using self care instead of self sabotage.  You definitely want to keep all these tips in your holiday arsenal!

Do you feel crappy more often than you should? Do you lack energy and feel like you're sloggin through each day? Is your thinking foggy and unfocused? Do you have stubborn weight that won't come off, even though you're eating a healthy diet? Tune into my chat with Robin, Nielsen, founder of the annual Heal Your Hormones Live event. Robin talks about how she can help you balance your hormones and s...

You will love my chat with relationship expert, Ken Blackman. What worked in the 50s won't work today...in and outside the bedroom. Don't wish things could be better, make them better now. You can improve your chances for happiness in your relationship, or in preparation for your next relationship, when you learn these important tips.

Do you think about food...a lot? Do you wake up and have negative thoughts about your body and go through the day wishing you were thinner? Well, that normal has got to go. But not until you see it as not so normal. No, you deserve to feel great in your body, crave healthy foods and wake up with energy and purpose. If you don't, have a listen...it's time to change your normal.

Do you want to be where you are now one year from now? Same health status, same weight, same feelings about yourself, same income (or lack thereof)? My recent visit to a maximum security prison reminded me of what it takes to be in a new place one year from now. These guys could easily stay the same as they watch the years pass by, but instead, they are transforming themselves...and so can you.