Eating Habits for Life

If you're skipping meals all day at work and then losing control around food the second you walk in the door, this episode breaks down exactly why that happens and what to do about it. I explain the hidden effects of underfueling during a healthcare shift, why "I don't have time to eat" is a thought, not a fact, and how that one belief is quietly setting you up to overeat at night and for night sn...

I love snacks just as much as you do. But my snacking habits changed partly due to this mindset shift I used to change my relationship with snacks. Because there's a difference when you're using snacks as fuel and when you're using them as comfort, relief, pleasure, excitement, or as reward for a challenging day in healthcare. So listen in on this one for the mindset shift that not only changed my...

You can't control your husband, your teenager, or your mother-in-law... so why do you keep trying to control food the same way? In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I'm breaking down why your relationship with food works exactly like your relationship with a person. And why trying to white-knuckle your way through overeating, emotional eating, or mindless snacking never actually sticks. I'll...

You’re at a party… you’ve already eaten… but you feel that pull to go back for more. What do you actually do in that moment? In this short episode, I walk you through how to handle the urge to overeat at summer parties, barbecues, events in real time, without relying on willpower or trying to “just stop.” This isn’t about food rules, portion control, or restriction. It’s about learning how to paus...

If you’ve ever gone into a summer party excited… but also thinking, “I’ll probably overeat like I usually do…” this episode is for you. In this episode, you and I are breaking down the subtle thought that keeps you stuck in a cycle of overeating at social events, and why it has nothing to do with a lack of willpower. You’ll hear how one small shift can completely change your experience around food...

If you’ve ever felt like eating helps you deal with stress, even just a little, this episode changes how you see that. Because while stress eating can feel like relief in the moment… it’s often the very thing keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected from what you actually need. In this episode, you and I are looking at why using food to cope with stress doesn’t actually solve the stress, a...

Many women in healthcare believe their stressful job is the reason they can't stop stress eating, emotional eating, or reaching for snacks after a long shift. In this episode, you'll learn the biggest misconception about stress eating and how your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system play a much bigger role than you realize. As a former Physician Assistant and now Eating Habits Coach, I'll show...

You work in healthcare, so you know which snacks are healthy, but what if healthy snacks aren't the same thing as healthy snacking habits? In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, you'll learn the biggest mistake many women in healthcare make with snacking and why choosing nutritious foods doesn't automatically lead to weight loss. I'll show you how stress, overwhelm, boredom, and other triggers...

"I'm an emotional eater." "Food has always been my weakness." "I've tried everything and nothing works for me"... if any of those thoughts feel uncomfortably familiar, this episode is going to change the way you see your eating habits. I break down how the stories you keep telling yourself are keeping you stuck in the same eating habits. I'm also sharing real client stories, a personal story and h...

If you’ve ever felt dismissed or confused about your hormones, especially during perimenopause or menopause, this episode will give you clarity and confidence. I'm joined again by Elizabet Genis, a Functional Medicine Physician Assistant, and we break down what hormones actually are, what estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone do, and why they impact everything from your weight and mood to your...

You spend your entire shift taking care of everyone else, you barely sit down, and then you get home and suddenly can't stop standing in front of the fridge, even when you're not truly hungry. In this episode, I explain exactly why nighttime eating feels so powerful after a stressful shift in healthcare, and why it has nothing to do with weakness or lack of willpower. I share a simple 90-second bo...

Feel like you have to eat perfectly healthy to lose weight or have healthy eating habits? This mindset sets you up for failure, because when you don't eat "perfectly" you think you've failed, which drains your energy and can lead to giving up. So in this episode, I'm sharing a mindset shift you can implement immediately to help you eat healthier than you are now, while keeping you on track to make...

You're busy, I get it. Lunch can be a complete afterthought. But having healthy lunch habits, even with a busy schedule working in healthcare, can be made much easier. In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I share why even bother having healthy lunch habits, my personal lunch habits throughout the time I was a Physician Assistant. Plus, I share 3 tips that you can implement today to have heal...

Whether it's a sugar cravings or a specific food craving like pizza, chips, ice cream....your cravings mean something. In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I share what your food cravings mean about you. I think you'll be shocked. I'm also sharing how you can get help overcoming your food cravings, not by fighting them with willpower, but with a tool to use in the moment, alongside a longer-...

You keep coming home from a long shift, overeating, and wondering why you can't stop, even though you know better. The problem isn't your willpower or your knowledge of nutrition. It's the thoughts and emotions running underneath the behavior that nobody has taught you to address. In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I break down exactly what's driving your overeating habit and how a change...

High achievers, type A, perfectionists, women in healthcare....you all can be hard on yourselves. I know, because that was me too. And you think that would help you eat healthier and lose weight, but it doesn't. I'm explaining how self-criticism isn't the answer and how self-compassion helps high achievers lose weight more efficiently. Plus, have a healthier relationship with food, body, and yours...

You walk in the door after a stressful shift, and before you've even thought about it, you're reaching for something salty or sweet. If you've ever suspected that food is driving your eating behavior in ways you can't quite control, this episode is for you. You'll learn exactly what emotional eating is, why it happens specifically to women in healthcare, and why it gets harder to break the longer...

Food is just food, but it doesn't all behave the same way in your body. I'm joined by Elizabet Genis, a Functional Medicine Physician Assistant and we break down what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat... to support healthy eating habits, a healthy body, and healthy weight loss. From nutrient-dense foods and hunger cues to meal timing, hydration, and why undereating can backfire. You’ll lear...

If you've ever walked past the break room after a hectic morning with patients and devoured the dessert a drug rep brought in before you even had a chance to think, this episode is for you. You'll learn exactly why your brain prioritizes that short-term pleasure over your eating habits and weight loss goals, especially when you're stressed, overwhelmed, or mentally exhausted from a long shift. Plu...

Stuck in the cycle of falling off the wagon with healthy eating habits and then starting over on Monday? You're not alone and if you're in healthcare or similar role, you likely have perfectionist tendencies which sets you up for this. In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I'm sharing a mindset shift to stop starting over every Monday with healthy eating habits. Plus, giving you questions to...

If you sit down on the couch at night with a snack and have started to notice it's become automatic — this episode is for you. You'll learn why women in healthcare are especially prone to nighttime snacking, what's actually driving the habit beneath the surface, and how to break it without willpower by addressing it at the root. You'll walk away with a simple strategy to give your brain what it's...

Mindful eating helps you lose weight by increasing satisfaction and avoiding overeating. As long as you make a habit of it. And habits take consistency. So, in this bonus episode of the Eating Habits for Life podcast, I share what exactly mindful eating is (and isn't). Plus, 4 tips to boost consistency with mindful eating habits, even as a busy healthcare professional. __________ FREE CONSULT Fina...

If you feel stuck with your eating habits or weight loss, this episode will help you start moving forward again. I’m walking you through a simple guided exercise to shift your focus away from past struggles and toward who you’re becoming. Because lasting change doesn’t come from more willpower, it comes from changing how you think about yourself. You’ll learn how to stop identifying with the versi...

If you come home after a stressful or long nursing shift and immediately crave sweets or crave chocolate, cookies or ice cream at night, this episode is for you. I'm sharing what's behind the sugar cravings, plus sharing what NOT to do and a quick easy win to do instead. One that helps create long-term change, so you no longer feel like you can't control cravings. Instead, you'll notice less cravi...

If you're a woman in healthcare struggling to break bad eating habits without willpower, this episode is for you. Learn what works better than willpower to break eating habits like overeating, emotional eating, nighttime snacking, even after an exhausting or stressful shift. Plus, get one actionable step you can use today to start breaking your overeating, emotional eating or nighttime snacking ha...