Kate Johnston

Eating Habits for Life

Health EN ↓ 244 episodes

Eating Habits for Life is a sustainable weight loss and eating habits podcast for women in healthcare who struggle with emotional eating, stress eating, overeating, cravings, and binge eating — especially after long shifts and high-stress days. You’re disciplined and successful at work. Yet when it comes to food, it feels frustratingly hard. You know what’s healthy. You understand portion control. But consistency feels out of reach — leading to shame, weight loss struggles, and starting over on Monday. This is changeable. With a compassionate, science-backed approach that addresses eating habi...

Author

Kate Johnston

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Health

Podcast website

katemjohnston.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Weight Loss Without Willpower 04.11.2025

If you’ve ever told yourself you “just need more willpower” to lose weight or stick with healthy eating, this episode will change how you see everything. You’ll learn what willpower really is, why it always runs out, and how fighting cravings with willpower actually works against your brain — making it harder to lose weight long term. I’ll walk you through what weight loss without willpower looks...

What's Changing with the Podcast (& How it'll Help You) 30.10.2025

Something new is coming, and it’s going to help you feel more at peace with food, confident in your body, and lose weight sustainably. In this short episode, I’m sharing a few exciting updates: 💫 How you'll be feel more supported throughout your week 🗓️ The Eating Habits for Life podcast is moving to Tuesdays , starting November 4th. 📩 And The Peace with Food Weekly, a value-packed email to carr...

The Weight Loss Shift: Rewriting Your Relationship With Food 23.10.2025

Weight loss might seem like it comes from changing what and how much you eat. But it’s actually your relationship with food – your thoughts, feelings and actions around food, that matters most. So if you have constant food noise, guilt, shame, or restrict what or how much you eat, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I’m sharing the weight loss shift, which is...

When You Know What to Eat, But Still Don’t Do It 16.10.2025

Ever think,  “I know what I should eat… why can’t I just do it?”  You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving deep into why knowing what to eat isn’t enough for weight loss or healthy eating. And how emotional eating, stress eating, and automatic food habits override logic every time. You’ll learn what’s really happening in your brain when you eat on autopilot, the thoughts that keep y...

BONUS: Ever Find Yourself Eating When You Didn’t Mean To? 13.10.2025

Ever catch yourself eating when you didn’t even intend to, and wonder, what’s wrong with me? You’re not broken, lazy, or lacking willpower. Your brain’s just running an old eating habit loop on autopilot. In this short, eye-opening bonus episode, I’ll help you understand why mindless eating , boredom snacking , or emotional eating happens. Plus, tell you the very first, powerful step to shift this...

Finally Break Free from Boredom Eating - Here's How 09.10.2025

Do you find yourself snacking at your desk, on the couch at night, or whenever a task feels boring? You might be struggling with boredom eating . In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I break down what really happens behind the scenes, why boredom eating turns into a habit, and the simple, sustainable solution. You'll take back control of your eating habits — without willpower, restriction, o...

The Secret to Habit-Based Weight Loss That Actually Works 02.10.2025

Struggling to lose weight even though you know healthy, sustainable weight loss comes from changing your habits, not dieting or punishing workouts? In this episode of the Eating Habits for Life podcast, I share a habit-based approach to weight loss that helps you reconnect with your hunger, stop overeating, and build routines that support your goals. You’ll learn how to break emotional and mindles...

BONUS: The Week-by-Week Weight Loss Mindset for Busy Women 30.09.2025

Do you ever feel like your weight loss goal is too far away or the journey is just too overwhelming? In this bonus episode, I’m sharing a week-by-week approach to weight loss that helps you stop dreading the journey and start making real progress. This episode is perfect for high-achieving, career-driven women who want to stop putting their health and weight loss on the back burner. I also share m...

Why Don't I Have Discipline With Food? 25.09.2025

If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just get it together with food?” or “Why do I have discipline with everything else, but not food?” this episode is for you. I’ll show you why habits like stress eating, nighttime snacking, and overeating aren’t about willpower or a lack of disclipline at all. They’re about how your brain and mindset are wired. You’ll learn what’s really keeping you stuck, plus...

How to Finally Make Changing Your Eating Habits Feel Easier 18.09.2025

Does changing your eating habits always feel like a struggle? Like it takes endless willpower, constant discipline, and saying “no” over and over again? If so, this episode is for you. In today’s episode of the Eating Habits for Life podcast, I’m sharing 6 powerful steps to make changing your eating habits feel easier, lighter, and way more sustainable. You’ll learn how to stop relying on willpowe...

5 Fears That Keep Women Stuck with Food (And How to Overcome Them) 11.09.2025

The real reason you keep sabotaging yourself isn’t willpower.... it’s fear. Underlying fears keep you stuck in cycles of overeating, emotional eating, and cravings. In this episode, I share the 5 most common fears women face when trying to change their eating habits (and how to finally overcome them). Learn simple mindset shifts that make healthy eating habits, food freedom, and lasting weight los...

One Tool to Start Feeling at Peace with Food 04.09.2025

If you’ve been struggling with emotional eating, overeating, stress eating, or constant food guilt, this episode will help. I’m sharing one powerful tool you can use right now to begin creating peace and calm with food. You’ll learn how shifting your thoughts can change how you feel around food — helping you feel more in control, less anxious, and free from the guilt/shame cycle. This is a first s...

Yes, You Can Break Your Bad Eating Habits - Here's How 28.08.2025

If you’ve ever thought, ‘I’ve tried so many times, I just don’t think I can really change my eating habits,’ this episode is for you. You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. Most high-achieving women who struggle with lasting food habits have been trying the wrong approach. In this episode, I break down why it feels impossible to change, and what really makes lasting transformation possible. Tune...

Snacking Isn't the Problem (Here's What Really Is) 21.08.2025

Find yourself wandering into the break room with a sugar craving? Or grabbing a salty snack to watch TV with? And then feeling frustrated because you thought, "If I just stopped snacking, I'd lose weight." I get it. But it's not you. It's not the snacks either. It's what's behind your snacking habits that matters. In this episode, I'm helping you spot what's behind your snacking habits, whether it...

5 Behavior Change Myths Secretly Sabotaging Your Eating Habits 14.08.2025

Think you just need more motivation or willpower to change your eating habits? Or that if you’re not perfect right away, you’ve failed? These common beliefs might be exactly what’s keeping you stuck. In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian and behavior change expert Laura Koller to bust 5 of the biggest myths about changing your eating habits. We’ll break down why these beliefs don’t w...

Can I Feel Normal Around Food? 07.08.2025

Do you ever wonder why everyone else seems so normal around food… but you feel obsessed, anxious, or totally out of control? You’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not broken . In this episode of the Eating Habits for Life podcast, we’re exploring what it really means to “feel normal around food." And why that can feel so far away right now. Whether you’re stuck in a cycle of emotional eat...

How to Avoid Overeating in Social Situations 31.07.2025

Struggle with overeating at restaurants , parties, or social gatherings, even when you swear you’ll be “good”? This episode breaks down the real reason you lose control around food in social situations (hint: it’s not a willpower issue). Discover what’s really driving your overindulging , and how your brain’s habits are keeping you stuck. If you want to feel in control around food , eat with confi...

When Work Stress Makes You Want to Stress Eat 24.07.2025

Work stress making you head straight for the snacks after a long day? In this episode, I explain why stress eating happens (hint: it’s not about willpower), and how your brain creates and strengthens this habit. You’ll learn how to train your brain to manage stress and emotions without turning to food, so you feel more in control and proud of your choices. Perfect for busy career women who want to...

The Truth About Food Guilt 17.07.2025

Struggling with food guilt around certain foods or after overeating? In this episode, I reveal the truth about food guilt - where it comes from, how it sabotages your eating habits and weight loss goals, plus the long-lasting solution. Perfect for career women who have a lot of food noise, shame, and guilt, and want to be free from this. __________ FREE CONSULT Finally break free from overeating a...

You’ve Tried Tracking and Portion Control and It’s Not Working – Here’s Why 10.07.2025

You’ve tried tracking your food and controlling your portions, but emotional eating, overeating, and late-night snacking still feel out of control. In this episode, I’ll share why those strategies aren’t working, and why willpower alone won’t fix your eating habits. If you’re a high-achieving career woman who’s frustrated with food and wondering what it really takes to lose weight and feel in cont...

Why You Keep Overeating (And What Actually Fixes It) 03.07.2025

Still stuck in overeating cycles, no matter how hard you try? In this episode, I break down the real reasons why it keeps happening (hint: it’s not willpower, a lack of self-discipline, self-control, or motivation). You’ll learn what’s actually keeping you stuck, and the process that helps career women stop overeating for good. If you’re ready to feel calm and in control around food, this is where...

The Fastest Way to Finally Feel in Control Around Food 26.06.2025

Struggling with emotional eating, weight loss plateaus, or feeling like you have no control around food? In this episode, I’m sharing the fastest way to finally feel in control around food, without willpower, obsession, or restriction. You’ll learn the 4 things slowing your progress and the exact coaching strategies that help high-achieving women feel calm, in control, and confident around food. I...

How to Feel Proud of Your Eating Habits (Even If You're Struggling Right Now) 19.06.2025

Feel like you can’t be proud of your eating habits until they’re perfect? In this episode, you’ll learn why pride is the missing emotion in most eating habits and weight loss efforts — and how to start feeling proud now , even if you're struggling with emotional eating, cravings, or starting over every Monday. Plus, I'm sharing BIG news for the next 30 days. It's something I know with 100% certain...

When Food Becomes Your Reward: Breaking the Treat-Yourself Cycle 12.06.2025

Do you ever find yourself reaching for snacks or sweets after a long day, a tough conversation, or a hard workout — telling yourself “I deserve this”? If so, you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. In this episode, I'm unpacking why food becomes your default reward and how to gently shift the “treat yourself” cycle. You'll learn: Why your brain links food with comfort, relief, or validation How d...

Why You Reach for Food When You're Not Hungry (and What to Do Instead) 05.06.2025

If you find yourself reaching for snacks when you're stressed, procrastinating, or emotionally overwhelmed, this episode is for you. Today I'm breaking down how your brain actually uses food as a tool for relief, comfort, and emotional regulation...and why it's not about willpower or food addiction. You'll learn why eating when you're NOT hungry makes perfect sense , and how to start giving your b...

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