A. Gregory Luna

Confessions of an Obese Child: Mastering Weight Management, Food Addiction

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Confessions of an Obese Child (COC) was originally a part of the Naturopathic Earth Radio family until Sept 2017 when it became its own feed. COC is a sanctuary for those who were overweight as a child. Here, former obese child, A. Gregory Luna, highlights singular experiences from his youth that transformed his most formative years into a time of frustration, loneliness, and distorted eating habits. Listen as he discusses his journey from an broken obese child to becoming the successful, though flawed man he is today. He will also offer keys to not only weight loss, but more importantly, weig...

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A. Gregory Luna

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Health

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naturopathicearth.com

Latest episode

Jun 2, 2026

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Episodes

Obese Child #59: Self-Quarantine Triggers Childhood Abandonment Memories 01.05.2020

Holistic Health News & Medical Conspiracies · #62: Quarantine Loneliness Exacerbated By Childhood Coping Mechanisms In this episode of Confessions of an… The post Obese Child #59: Self-Quarantine Triggers Childhood Abandonment Memories appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#58: Childhood Trauma = Addictions 02.04.2020

In this “Confessions of an Obese Child” episode, we look at how early childhood trauma (and inter-generational trauma inherited from your parents)… The post #58: Childhood Trauma = Addictions appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#235/#57: 42% of U.S. Is Obese. Do Something About It! 02.03.2020

42% of U.S. Is Obese! In this joint episode of “Confessions of an Obese Child” and “Holistic Health News” we discuss a… The post #235/#57: 42% of U.S. Is Obese. Do Something About It! appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#231/#56: 8 Signs You Are Neurotic 10.02.2020

In this episode of Holistic Health News, we look at neuroses and delve into some tell-tale signs of neurotic behavior.  Let’s look… The post #231/#56: 8 Signs You Are Neurotic appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#55: Adele’s “Fit Shaming” Attacks; Body Positive Movement Hurts People 23.01.2020

Adele’s Fit Shaming! In this episode of “Confessions of an Obese Child” we look at recent stories how Adele’s massive weight loss… The post #55: Adele’s “Fit Shaming” Attacks; Body Positive Movement Hurts People appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#54/#223: Average Height & Weight Of American Man/Woman 16.12.2019

Average Height & Weight Of American. In this joint episode of Confessions of an Obese Child and Holistic Health News, we look… The post #54/#223: Average Height & Weight Of American Man/Woman appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#53: Netflix’s TV Show “Insatiable.” “Fattie” Turned “Hottie” 14.11.2019

Netflix’s TV Show “Insatiable”! In this episode of “Confessions of an Obese Child” we discuss and analyze Netflix’s TV show “Insatiable.” Entering… The post #53: Netflix’s TV Show “Insatiable.” “Fattie” Turned “Hottie” appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#214/#52: Fear of Regaining Weight…Interview with Teresa, a 39-year-old female, who recently lost 50 lbs. 14.10.2019

In this joint episode of Holistic Health News and Confessions of an Obese Child, Gregory interviews Terri, a women who recently lost… The post #214/#52: Fear of Regaining Weight…Interview with Teresa, a 39-year-old female, who recently lost 50 lbs. appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#214/#51: End the Intergenerational Trauma 09.10.2019

In this episode, Gregory discusses how intergenerational trauma affected us and how it will affect our children unless we correct it. In… The post #214/#51: End the Intergenerational Trauma appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #50: Interview with Britney 12.09.2019

In Obese Child #50, we interview Britney, an artist and mother. She discusses her childhood and adulthood and the various factors which… The post Obese Child #50: Interview with Britney appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #49: They Want You To Stay Fat 13.08.2019

In this Confessions of an Obese Child episode, Gregory discuss the many groups and people that have a vested interest in you… The post Obese Child #49: They Want You To Stay Fat appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #48: Harder To Be Fat in 80s or Now? 03.07.2019

In Obese Child #48 of Confessions of an Obese Child, Gregory takes a listener’s question to task: Was it harder to be… The post Obese Child #48: Harder To Be Fat in 80s or Now? appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #47: Interview With Jimmy 11.06.2019

In Confessions of an Obese Child #43, Gregory interviews 19-year-old Jimmy, a former overweight adolescent. In this episode we delve deep into… The post Obese Child #47: Interview With Jimmy appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #46: Take Accountability For Being Fat 08.05.2019

Take Accountability For Being Fat. It is hard for people to look in the mirror and take accountability for their actions. In… The post Obese Child #46: Take Accountability For Being Fat appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #45: Obese & Rich, or Poor & Normal? 03.04.2019

In this Confession of an Obese Child #46 episode, Gregory discusses an anecdotal informal study. Would you rather be morbidly obese AND… The post Obese Child #45: Obese & Rich, or Poor & Normal? appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #44: The Hypocrisy Of The Ideal Body Type 06.03.2019

Hypocrisy Of The Ideal Body Type! In this episode of Confessions of an Obese Child, Gregory discusses the hypocrisy but understandability of… The post Obese Child #44: The Hypocrisy Of The Ideal Body Type appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #43: Survivor’s Guilt 22.01.2019

In this episode of Confessions of an Obese Child #43: Survivor’s Guilt, Gregory tackles “survivor’s guilt.” The phenomenon is when a person… The post Obese Child #43: Survivor’s Guilt appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#42: 1 in 3 Choose Depression, Alcoholism, Lose 10 Years of Life Than Be Fat 19.12.2018

1/3 Choose Depression, Alcoholism, Lose 10 Years of Life Than Be Fat?! In Obese Child #42, Gregory discusses a decade-old study revealing… The post #42: 1 in 3 Choose Depression, Alcoholism, Lose 10 Years of Life Than Be Fat appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #41: Post Weight-Loss Stretch Marks & Loose Skin Acceptance 07.11.2018

Post Weight-Loss Stretch Marks & Loose Skin Acceptance In this episode of Confessions of an Obese Child, Gregory discusses his childhood discomfort… The post Obese Child #41: Post Weight-Loss Stretch Marks & Loose Skin Acceptance appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#154/#40: 17 Drugs That May Make You Fat 22.10.2018

There are drugs that may make you fat?! In this episode, Gregory discusses prescription and over-the-counter medications that are scientifically proven to cause… The post #154/#40: 17 Drugs That May Make You Fat appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #39: Interview with Debra 14.08.2018

In Obese Child #39, former obese child, Gregory, interviews another formerly overweight child, Debra. Debra talks about the reasons for her burgeoning… The post Obese Child #39: Interview with Debra appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#123/#38: How The Body Positive Movement Damages Obese People 29.06.2018

In this episode, Gregory weighs the pros and cons of fat shaming vs the body positive movement vis-a-vis obese people. He discusses… The post #123/#38: How The Body Positive Movement Damages Obese People appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #37: Interview with Heather 29.05.2018

 In Obese Child #37, Gregory interviews Heather, a former obese child, to discuss her childhood experiences. Later she talks about how… The post Obese Child #37: Interview with Heather appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

Obese Child #36: 27th Anniversary Of My Weight Loss 04.05.2018

In Obese Child #36, on the 27th anniversary of his weight loss, Gregory looks back on the reasons he was an emotional… The post Obese Child #36: 27th Anniversary Of My Weight Loss appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

#35/#99: The Link Between Childhood Trauma And Obesity 03.04.2018

In this episode, Gregory discusses the links between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and adult obesity. He also gives insight into his personal… The post #35/#99: The Link Between Childhood Trauma And Obesity appeared first on Naturopathic Earth .

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