Eating Habits for Life

If you're a woman in healthcare who's been trying to lose weight but keeps hitting a wall, this episode is for you. You work hard, you know what to eat, and you're great at following through in every other area of your life. So why does weight loss feel so hard? The answer might be simpler than you think... your mindset. In this episode, I share 3 weight loss mindset shifts that have helped my hea...

Your eating habits aren't the problem. Your thoughts about your eating habits are. Here are 7 of the most common ones I hear from women in healthcare — and the sneaky last one might surprise you. In this episode, I explain how your thoughts affect eating habits like emotional eating, overeating, and acting on impulse when you have food cravings. All of these, but especially the last one I share ca...

What does a day in the life of a woman in healthcare look like when food is finally no longer a struggle? In this episode we follow her from the moment she wakes up, to the moment her head hits the pillow. What she eats. How she feels. The mental freedom she has now that food no longer controls her. And then.... we go back. To where she started. The emotional eating after exhausting shifts. The st...

If you've tried every diet, every Monday restart, every willpower challenge — and the weight still isn't staying off — this episode is for you. The reason weight loss isn't sticking is because of who you believe you are around food, your identity you've been giving yourself. In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I'm breaking down exactly why behavior change without identity change never lasts...

If you’re a woman working in healthcare, you know how stressful long shifts, back-to-back patients, and endless charting can be — and how easy it is to reach for comfort food just to cope. In this episode, I share 5 ways to avoid stress eating while working in healthcare. I’ll teach you how to recognize true hunger versus your symptoms of stress, regulate your nervous system simply, and break habi...

If you’re wondering how to stop overeating at night , especially after a long shift or stressful day in the hospital or office, this episode is for you. You’re capable all day. But at night, food feels harder. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 signs you can stop overeating at night, even if it feels impossible right now. We cover: Why your daytime eating is evidence you can change Why nighttime eatin...

If you work in healthcare and feel like weight loss should be easier, this episode is for you. I break down why your high-pressure, high-responsibility days make food feel messy, overwhelming, and out of control, even when you’re disciplined in every other part of your life. You and I will chat about emotional eating, all-or-nothing thinking, decision fatigue, and why traditional dieting often bac...

If you work long hours or juggle on-call weekends and you're feeling like food is an afterthought, impulsive, or mindless, this episode is for you. I’m sharing 5 practical steps to eat mindfully even when your schedule is chaotic—so you can feel calm, energized, and actually enjoy your meals. And have a MUCH easier time losing weight. You’ll also learn what to do when eating quickly or grabbing co...

Does Valentine’s Day chocolate feel fun, but also bring up a little inward groan? Despite being a chocolate-lover, it can bring up fear of overeating, guilt around sweets, and the pressure to “be good", especially if you have a sweet tooth and a history of dieting. In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I chat about why chocolate feels so charged on Valentine’s Day, how restriction and fear ac...

Women in healthcare and similar roles are incredibly prone to losing control with food after work. This shows up as: Stopping for takeout on the way home Binge eating snacks when you get home Overeating at dinner Mindless snacking at night And the reason for this, will surprise you. (Hint: It has something to do with your gifts rather than any flaws.) So tune in to truly understand: Why these eati...

If you’re a woman in healthcare who holds it together all day but feels out of control around food, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I break down why overeating, emotional eating, cravings, and mindless snacking are a response to exhaustion, nervous system overload, beliefs and habit loops. You’ll learn what’s really happening in your brain and body, why food has become a source of r...

You’re disciplined, capable, and productive, so why does food feel out of control when the day is over? In this episode, I'm breaking down how burnout affects your nervous system, hunger cues, and eating habits. And why stress eating, night snacking, and binge patterns show up even when you “do everything right.” You’ll hear what life can look like on the other side too. Where you’re still busy an...

You can be perfect all day... eating “right,” skipping snacks, controlling every bite... and then suddenly, food feels completely out of control. If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the kitchen at night, eating things you didn’t even want and feeling shame hit right after, this episode is for you. I break down how perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking quietly drive the binge–restrict cyc...

You finally make it through the holidays… and then you step on the scale. The number is higher, and the familiar thoughts rush in: Why does this happen every year? Why can’t I control myself around food? In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I talk about the truth of why post-holiday weight gain happens and why it has nothing to do with willpower or self-control. In this episode, I share: Why...

Do you always reach for something sweet with your coffee, even when you don’t want to? A cookie, pastry, or chocolate bar that feels automatic, followed by frustration and the thought, “Why do I always do this?” In this episode of the Eating Habits for Life podcast , I'm unpacking why craving sweets with your coffee has nothing to do with willpower or self-control, and what’s actually driving this...

In this episode of Eating Habits for Life , we’re diving into Probability Mindset vs. Possibility Mindset and how this single shift can completely change your relationship with food, your body, and your results. If you’ve ever thought: “I’ve tried before and it didn’t work…” “I’ll probably just fail again…” “I want change, but I don’t trust myself anymore…” This episode will help you understand wh...

Women are trained to put everyone else first, but over time, that self-neglect comes at a real cost. In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I talk about how constantly prioritizing patients, clients, coworkers, and family can quietly impact your eating habits, stress levels, weight, and overall health and happiness. If you regularly skip meals during a shift, eat out of exhaustion at the end o...

Find yourself thinking, "If I could stop overeating, I'd lose the weight I want to," or "It it weren't for frequent snacking, I'd lose that 10 lbs."? And then thinking it must be a problem of self-control, willpower or discipline? Here's the thing, it's not. It's just how your brain sees and uses food, and the eating habits that have formed from the consistency of that. The solution? Heal your rel...

If you’ve been thinking about coaching, feeling stuck, wanting support with your mindset with eating habits or weight loss, or wondering if this is the right time to finally change your habits, your relationship with food, or the way you show up in your life, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m breaking down the real signs you’re ready for coaching, even if you don’t feel confident...

In this bonus episode, I’m sharing something personal. Over the past few months, I’ve experienced several losses… and just prior to that, a running injury that took me away from the one outlet I’ve always relied on to release emotion. Between the grief, the stress, worry, frustration, and losing my main coping tool, I had to be incredibly intentional about processing my emotions so I didn’t turn t...

In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, you'll discover how big goals reshape your self-concept , shift your eating habits, and create calm, confidence, and control around food. I’m sharing the mindset lessons from training for my marathon—and how the same principles apply to sustainable weight loss and healthier eating habits. Get ready to discover how transforming who you believe you are make...

In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I’m sharing simple, mindful eating strategies to help you enjoy Thanksgiving without guilt, stress, or worrying about overeating. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset, honor your hunger cues, and give yourself permission to eat what you actually love. Perfect for anyone wanting a healthier relationship with food, emotional eating support, and a calmer h...

In this episode, I break down the 7 hidden patterns that keep high-achieving women stuck with emotional eating, nighttime eating, and inconsistent weight loss. You’ll learn why your eating habits feel hard even when you “know what to do,” and how these patterns quietly drive overeating, cravings, and self-sabotage. Once you see your pattern, everything about weight loss becomes easier. If you’re r...

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I hate my body,” or “I was doing so well and then blew it”, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why negative self-talk actually makes weight loss hard. Plus how to shift it so your brain (and body) can finally work with you, not against you. You’ll learn what’s really going on when you talk down to yourself, what to do instead, and how to create las...

What if you could walk away with a brand-new thought — one that instantly makes changing your eating habits and losing weight feel easier, calmer, and actually doable? Imagine feeling relief instead of guilt. Clarity instead of confusion. And momentum instead of the “why can’t I get it together?” spiral. That’s exactly what I’m giving you. For one week only (November 10–15) , I’m offering a compli...