Wendi Francis

Overcoming Emotional Eating

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Eating with stress, boredom, fear, loneliness, worry, anxiety or happiness are all ways we define emotional eating. The American Psychological Association reports that almost 40% of people have eaten in response to stress in the last 30 days. You are not alone. Each week, you can join Wendi Francis, emotional eating expert, to help YOU overcome your emotional overeating. If you want to finally find freedom from your food, weight, and body this is the podcast for you. Your time to become an OVERCOMER starts now.

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Wendi Francis

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May 22, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 353: The Radical Impact of Inflammation AND What You Can Do About It! 18.07.2025

In this episode Wendi talks more about the newest research on inflammation and what you can actually do about it. With specific solutions and up to date ideas, she goes into what you can do right now to take care of your inflammation and discusses also where future treatment is going.

Episode 352: The Radical Impact of Inflammation 11.07.2025

In this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Eating, Wendi talks more about inflammation, how its impact is underreported in the country, what it can cause to our bodies, what ultimately causes inflammation, and some things to do when you experience it.

Episode 351: How Trauma Can Drive Your Need for Overeating 27.06.2025

We all have heard about Trauma but do you know why and how trauma drives you to overeat? Take a listen to understand more about how you hold trauma in your body and why this drives your need to overeat. It really explains why the chocolate feels like a “warm hug.” This podcast is sponsored by a Cozy Earth, luxury for your 5pm-9 am awaits you. Use Code OVERCOMING for 40% off at a cozyearth.com

Episode 350: One Man's Journey In Weight Loss. An Inspirational Interview With Petey B - Part 2 20.06.2025

In this episode, Wendi continues her interview with Petey B. A man determined to lose weight, change his life and change the lives around him. In Part 2 he talks more about his weight loss journey including his hormone issues and what he looks towards in the future.  He truly is an inspiration. Take a listen. You can find more about Petey B and follow his journey on IG , YOUTUBE , & TIKTOK - @Pete...

Episode 349: One Man's Journey In Weight Loss: An Inspirational Interview With Petey B-Part 1 13.06.2025

In this inspiring interview, Wendi talks with Petey B, a man motivated to lose weight, gain his life back and move others. Listen to a glimpse of his journey as he tells about the real, raw, truth behind his weight loss. He truly encompasses hard work, grit and determination. To date he has lost over 300 pounds and is in the gym everyday changing his life and those around his lives. He is determin...

Episode 348: How Does Trauma Rewire Your Brain and Your Food? 06.06.2025

In this episode Wendi talks about trauma. How we go through trauma and what we do with those emotions actually changes the way our brain works. These changes can impact how we work emotionally and can absolutely change how we behave physically. Take a listen to understand more and empower yourself to shift the way you and your brain handle the trauma you experience.

Episode 347: Does your Anxiety Drive Your Overeating? 30.05.2025

Anxiety and Overeating are a freight train to be reckoned with. All emotions can lead to overeating but anxiety might be one of the pinnacles as there are numerous facets to how and why anxiety drives overeating. In this episode, Wendi explains why and how anxiety plays such a crucial role in the physiology and psychology of overeating and some actual solutions to this problem. This episode is spo...

Episode 346: The Why's and Ways to get a Better Night Sleep: An Interview with Shawna McDaniels 23.05.2025

Sleeplessness and Anxiety are two very prominent issues in today’s world. In fact, I have heard this time period being known as “The Age of Anxiety.” In this episode, Wendi interviews Shawna McDaniels about the why’s and the ways to sleep better. Shawna highlights two specific nutrients that are imperative for relaxation and sleep and how to get them.

Episode 345: The Dream of Being in a New Body 16.05.2025

In this episode, Wendi dives into understanding and identifying the obstacles to weight loss that thwarts so many people's dreams. In order to achieve our dreams we must succeed. But what happens if we can’t? Finding the solution to the obstacle is imperative to achieve our dreams in life, food and weight.

Episode 344: The Skinny on Basics of Weight Loss 09.05.2025

In this episode Wendi goes over the basics, that are not so basic, of weight loss. We so often think that losing weight is easy, “basic.” But it is not necessarily, it can be a complex puzzle to be put together either in the moment or over time. However,recognizing that the journey of weight loss, both physically, physiologically and psychologically is one that can teach you more than the basics i...

Episode 343: Lightening Up: The Facts Behind Forgiveness 02.05.2025

In this episode Wendi talks at length about the process of Forgiveness. Although forgiveness can be difficult, it can help you relieve a burden you have been carrying. Then and only then can you lighten up to move forward to overcome what you had become.

Episode 342: What's The Skinny On GLP-1 Medications? 25.04.2025

In this episode, Wendi takes an indepth look at the exact ways GLP-1 medications work and the pros and cons around them. You will be surprised to learn what science is learning about them AND the natural alternative. There are always multiple ways to achieve the same result. Take a look at the shop products section at www.wendifrancis.com for more information as well.

Episode 341: Sleep - The Silent Key to Weight Loss 18.04.2025

In this episode Wendi talks about the importance of sleep and how it impacts your body physiologically and your mind psychologically. Research indicates that sleep is imperative for so many reasons and we so undervalue the quantity and quality of our sleep. Understanding the how and why of our sleep patterns can essentially not only enhance the quality of our life but the quantity of our weight lo...

Episode 340: Overcoming Menopause and Doing Something About It: An Inspirational Interview with Paula Brown Founder of Konenki Menopause Solutions 11.04.2025

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Episode 339: How Can You Look for the Gifts Through the Lens of Pain? 04.04.2025

Did you know that our brain actually searches for the bad things that happen everyday? There actually is a reason for it AND a way to change it. In this episode, Wendi discusses how and why the brain does this and how to change so that you can bring in the good to be able to find the gifts you have and have been given in your life.

Episode 338: The Essence and Science of Cravings 21.03.2025

Cravings can control our mind, body, and spirit. In understanding our cravings more we can learn to overcome them and change the trajectory of what we think, feel, and do every day. In this episode, Wendi uncovers and decodes the essence and science of cravings to help empower you to truly overcome your cravings while still living the life you desire.

Episode 337: An Inspired Meditation 14.03.2025

These meditative words were inspired by the many clients, friends and colleagues who have overcome what they had become. I know we can all understand what people go through to change but to actually do what it takes to find your own value can bring you from the deepest depths of despair to the highest peaks of gratitude. But, somewhere in the middle is where you actually begin to find the glimmer...

Episode 336: Self-Trust is the Silent Secret 07.03.2025

Everyone talks about self-sabotage but no one talks about self-trust. In this episode I highlight the importance of self-trust and what it means for you, your weight loss and your life. Without ones-self we have no one.

Episode 335: This Is No BS Weight Loss, The Reality Behind a 100 Pound Weight Loss: An Interview with Corinne Crabtree 28.02.2025

In this episode Wendi interviews Corinne Crabtree. Corinne Crabtree is a Master Certified Weight and Life Coach with a mission to help every woman lose her weight for good and feel as amazing as she deserves. Corinne lost 100lbs 16 years ago and ever since, she has dedicated her life to teaching women how to do the same. Over 1 Million women have taken her free weight loss course and Corinne now s...

Episode 334: How to Get a Handle on Your Hormones Naturally 21.02.2025

In this episode Wendi talks about various ways to lose weight and change your emotional health by attacking your hormones. Hormonal health impacts not only our food and our weight but how we feel which radically impacts how we eat. Sound like a negative feedback loop? It is. “When we know better, we do better.”

Episode 333: What If You Really Are Addicted? The Skinny on Food Additives and Addiction 14.02.2025

In this episode, Wendi talks about the addictive additives that can be in your food and how it affects you both physically and mentally. Different from emotional addiction to food, physiological addiction can be just as pervasive and just as frustrating. It is your right to know what the things in your food can make you feel.

Episode 332: What Is This Thing Called Resilience? 07.02.2025

In this episode Wendi discusses Resilience and its impact on our ability to recover from life's adversities that strike our food, weight, and life. Why does one person persevere and the other falter and fall? The answer may be as simple, or as complex, as resilience.

Episode 331: There really is a Psychology to Weight Loss... 31.01.2025

There is a psychology to everything we do in life. From work, to home life, relationships, exercise, and yes…even to food. There is a psychology not only to how we live but to how we eat and how we lose weight. In this episode, Wendi dives into the how’s and why’s behind the psychology of weight loss. Isn’t it time we thought about food and weight like we think about our lives?

Changes... How Do You Change The Way You Eat and the Way You Live 24.01.2025

In this episode Wendi discusses why change can be so hard, and she breaks effective change down into prescriptive steps for action. You really don't have to be a slave to the past anymore. You really can have the life, food and weight you want without it being hard. Remember: it's practice not perfection.

Without Rewards There is No Room for Change 17.01.2025

In this NEW episode, Wendi talks about the physiology and psychology of rewards and why it is so important to have a reward system to rely upon. Food or other addictions are easy ways our brains ignite the reward center. Isn’t it time you find how you used to feel good without food and become what you were meant to become?

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