Mary Roberts

Food Freedom

Health EN ↓ 399 episodes

The Food Freedom Podcast is for anyone recovering from food addiction, binge eating, emotional eating, compulsive eating, or disordered eating. Host Mary Roberts shares practical tools, mindset shifts, and food-sobriety guidance to help you break destructive patterns and create a peaceful, healthy relationship with food. If you’re ready to overcome cravings, chaos, and shame, this show helps you find lasting recovery.

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Mary Roberts

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Episode 178: Secret Eating 21.10.2025 10:02

Have you ever found yourself sneaking food when no one’s watching? Eating in the car, standing over the sink, or waiting for everyone to go to bed so you can finally “relax” with your favorite snack? You’re not alone and you’re not broken. In this episode of the Food Freedom podcast, Mary breaks down the four types of secret eating: planned, spontaneous, sneaky, and unconscious and she helps you u...

Episode 177: What To Do After You “Mess Up” 20.10.2025 6:26

When you’re working on stopping binge eating, binges may still happen and that doesn’t mean you’ve failed. In this episode, Mary breaks down what most people do wrong after a binge (and how it keeps them stuck in the cycle), then teaches you how to respond in a way that helps you move forward instead of spiraling back. You’ll learn: • Why your reaction after a binge matters more than the binge its...

Episode 176: Why Food Addiction Is Progressive 18.10.2025 14:42

Food addiction isn’t just about overeating, it’s a chronic, progressive disease that worsens over time if left untreated. In this episode, Mary breaks down what it really means for food addiction to be progressive, why control always slips away, and how dieting and restriction actually feed the addiction instead of healing it. You’ll learn the key stages of progression from obsession and compulsio...

Episode 175: The Ugly Truth-You Can’t Hack Your Way Out of Food Addiction 17.10.2025 13:44

In this episode, Mary shares the truth about all the ways she tried to control her food addiction — counting calories, cheat days, moderation, artificial sweeteners, appetite suppressants — and why none of it worked. She opens up about the moment she realized food addiction isn’t about control; it’s about recovery. You’ll learn what actually does work: food sobriety, abstaining from trigger foods,...

Episode 174: If You’re Sad About Giving Up Certain Foods…You’re Doing It Right 16.10.2025 6:56

Feeling sad about giving up your favorite foods? That’s not a sign you’re doing something wrong, it’s actually a sign you’re healing. In this episode, Mary breaks down how grief shows up in food addiction recovery and why moving through sadness, anger, and even denial is part of building real food freedom. You’ll learn what each stage of grief looks like, how to work through it without relapsing,...

Episode 173: Stop Letting Influencers Wreck Your Food Sobriety 15.10.2025 13:02

In this episode Mary shares more of her thoughts on the controversial topic of keto-ers and carnivores “jumping ship” to return to carbs and how to know what’s right for you. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook...

Episode 172: Keto, Carnivore and The Carb Comeback 14.10.2025 15:36

In this episode Mary shares her thoughts on the controversial topic of keto-ers and carnivores “jumping ship” to return to carbs. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49153...

Episode 171: Unrealistic Promises - You Can’t Buy Results 13.10.2025 7:02

In this episode Mary shares her thoughts about the reality of hiring a coach. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need privat...

Episode 170: What Does Recovery From Food Addiction Look Like? 11.10.2025 7:28

In this episode Mary shares what recovery from food addiction looks like. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need private co...

Episode 169: Food Sobriety Isn’t Extreme 10.10.2025 7:21

In this episode Mary discusses why food sobriety isn’t extreme. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need private coaching and...

Episode 168: Breaking The Start Stop Cycle - Why More Restriction Isn’t The Answer 09.10.2025 9:25

In this episode Mary talks about breaking out of the start stop cycle. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need private coach...

Episode 167: Is Dieting Keeping You Addicted? 08.10.2025 10:06

In this episode Mary shares her thoughts about dieting and getting out of the cycle that’s making you gain weight instead of losing it. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups...

Episode 166: Are Carbs The Enemy? 07.10.2025 7:58

In this episode Mary shares her thoughts about carbs and if they are the enemy. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need priv...

Episode 165: It’s Not Selfish To Take Care Of You 06.10.2025 5:23

In this episode Mary talks about the importance of prioritizing yourself. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need private co...

Saturday Bonus: 10 Secrets To Become Mentally Unbreakable 04.10.2025 8:22

In this episode Mary shares the 10 secrets to become mentally unbreakable on your food sobriety journey. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_gr...

Episode 164: 4 Tips You Can Use Tonight 03.10.2025 10:10

In this episode Mary talks about breaking out of the nighttime eating trap. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need private...

Episode 163: Sorry Not Sorry, But It’s True 02.10.2025 9:02

In this episode Mary shares her thoughts about investing in your health. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need private coa...

Episode 162: Is Your Self Talk Sabotaging Your Recovery? 01.10.2025 10:57

In this episode Mary talks about how important the language we use and our self talk is to our recovery. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_gr...

Episode 161: Stop Freaking Out About Forever 30.09.2025 7:32

In this episode Mary shares her thoughts on the struggle with thinking about being food sober forever and how overwhelming it is. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49153...

Episode 160: How I Stay Food Sober (And Why I Don’t Cheat) 29.09.2025 12:32

In this episode Mary gets personal and shares how she stays food sober and why she’s never “cheated.” Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group...

Episode 159: The Most Dangerous Time Of Year 26.09.2025 12:18

In this episode Mary shred about the fall trap and how to avoid it this year. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link Do you need privat...

Episode 158: Are The Foods You Eat Boring? 25.09.2025 9:37

In this episode Mary talks about how to deal with feeling our food in food sobriety is boring and why it matters. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref...

Episode 157: Sitting With Uncomfortable Feelings 24.09.2025 7:54

In this episode Mary shares how sitting with uncomfortable feelings is para,out to your recovery. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_lin...

Episode 156: Talk Is Cheap 23.09.2025 6:44

In this episode Mary talks about the difference between talking and doing and how to make moves. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_link...

Episode 155: Troubleshooting Weight Loss In Recovery 22.09.2025 20:51

In this episode Mary chats about what to do when you’re food sober but the weight just isn’t coming off. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguide NEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobriety Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_gr...