Peace with Food, Body, and Life

In this episode, I’m opening up about something I see more and more in my coaching: the gap between losing weight and feeling at peace with food and your body. These new weight loss tools are changing lives—and I think that’s amazing. But they don’t fix everything. If you’re still struggling with cravings, emotional eating, body image, or that nagging fear that the weight will come back... you’re...

In this episode of Fat2Fierce: The Confidence Chronicles , I’m walking you through the pause , step by step. This isn’t about willpower or rules—it’s about reconnecting with yourself in the moment a craving strikes. Whether you’re stress eating, snacking out of habit, or feeling like food has all the power, this practice helps you check in instead of checking out. You’ll learn how to interrupt aut...

Summer vacations, BBQs, and ice cream don’t have to derail your relationship with food. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 practical (and yes, sometimes tedious!) steps to help you stay mindful and connected with your body—whether you’re at a cookout, on a road trip, or just navigating a busy season. We’ll talk about mindful and intuitive eating, how to notice your hunger cues, why plating your...

Ever find yourself in front of the fridge or drive-thru without even knowing why? In this episode, I introduce my brand-new free guide: The Emotional Eating Trigger Decoder . I’ll walk you through exactly how to use it, why it works, and how it helped me shift from decades of emotional eating to becoming someone who eats with intention and ease. If food has ever felt like it’s in the driver’s seat...

We’ve been told confidence comes from the outside—how we look, how we’re perceived, how “put together” we seem. But what if it runs deeper than that? In this episode of Fat2Fierce®: The Confidence Chronicles , we’re redefining confidence from the inside out. I’m sharing two deeply personal stories that taught me what real, rooted confidence feels like—the kind that doesn’t need applause. The kind...

Feeling out of control with food? Like cravings are calling the shots and you're just along for the ride? You're not alone, and you’re not powerless. In this episode, I’m sharing five doable, encouraging steps you can take today to start shifting that dynamic. These are the exact tools I used to quiet food noise and reconnect with my body—no shame, no restriction, no “perfect” required. Wh...

Ever find yourself cheering others on while quietly wondering why you're not making the same kind of progress? You're not alone. In this episode, we're diving into the comparison trap—especially when it comes to weight, body image, and healing. I share my own experience with weight gain, slow progress, and the very real frustration of feeling stuck while it seems like everyone else is...

Tired of feeling like exercise is just punishment for what you ate or a chore to earn your next meal? You’re not alone. For years, I had a transactional relationship with movement—I worked out to burn calories, shrink my body, or try to be “good.” It left me frustrated, disconnected, and dreading workouts. In this episode, I’m sharing how I completely redefined my relationship with exercise—and wh...

Food used to consume my thoughts—cravings, guilt, planning, obsessing. You name it, I felt it. In this episode, I share how I quieted the food noise without medication and reclaimed my power around eating. I walk you through five game-changing tools that helped me get there, from practicing the pause to shifting my thoughts about food, my body, and satisfaction. And to be clear—this isn’t an anti-...

One of the reasons I love coaching so much is because of the deep, transformational work we get to do—not just around what we’re eating, but why. In this episode, I’m sharing some stories about emotional eating and the “go-to” foods we often reach for when feeling stressed, sad, mad, or even excited. For me, it was buttercream icing. For one of my clients, it was peanut butter. We discovered those...

In this vulnerable and powerful episode, I talk openly about my recent weight gain—and the wave of old stories it brought with it. Stories like “I’ve failed,” “There’s something wrong with me,” and “I need to fix this.” Even as an Emotional Eating Coach, I’m not immune to these thoughts—especially in perimenopause and after decades of dieting. But this time, I’m choosing a different path. No quick...

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a food guilt Groundhog Day where every weekend ends with “Ugh, I’ll just start again on Monday”? For years, I lived in that cycle: restrict, rebel, regret, repeat. Mondays felt like a reset, but they just dragged me deeper into the shame spiral. In this episode, we’re calling out the toxic patterns that keep you chasing food perfection and unpacking the real reason t...

In this episode of Fat2Fierce®: The Confidence Chronicles , we’re digging into the real weight so many of us carry—and it’s not on the scale. It’s in our thoughts. That quiet voice saying, “I’ll never figure this out” or “Something must be wrong with me” can do more damage than any binge or skipped workout. I’m breaking down how these thought patterns form, how they keep us stuck, and how to start...

Have you ever had a moment where you realized the answers you’ve been searching for were right in front of you all along? In this episode, I’m sharing my biggest takeaways from my time at the Biggest Loser resort, the powerful lessons I learned about clearing negative thoughts, and how trusting my intuition—rather than following diet rules—transformed everything for me. If you’re ready to release...

In this episode, I’m sharing how I handle a bad day in real time. I woke up feeling awful—physically, mentally, and emotionally—after eating too much sugar and salt the night before. The self-defeating thoughts hit hard, and instead of spiraling, I decided to share my experience. In this episode, I talk about what led to this rough morning, how I chose to handle it (without making it worse), and s...

In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles , I’m sharing what’s been on my heart—our society’s obsession with weight as the ultimate measure of health. After decades of dieting, I know how easy it is to get swept up in the messaging that ties our worth to the scale. Even as a coach, I recently caught myself falling into that trap. Join me as I unpack the toxic diet culture that shape...

What if I told you that you get to choose —every single time? In this episode, we’re breaking down the illusion that food is in control and uncovering the truth: you have the power to decide. I’ll share my journey from feeling powerless over food to realizing I always had a choice (even when it didn’t feel that way). Plus, I’ll walk you through simple but powerful questions to help you pause, chec...

Have you ever felt like you're at war with food and your body? In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles , we talk about what it truly means to find peace in your relationship with food—and why it's the key to lasting freedom. I'll share personal insights, practical strategies, and mindset shifts that helped me and so many others stop the constant food obsession, end the...

For so many women, the relationship with their body is filled with criticism, frustration, and even shame. But what if, instead of seeing your body as something to fix or control, you treated it like a trusted friend? In this episode, we explore what it means to build a positive, supportive relationship with your body—and how that shift can completely transform your confidence, emotional eating ha...

How often do you let yourself feel proud? In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles , we discuss why recognizing small wins is a game-changer, especially when healing your relationship with food and your body. I’ll share my own struggles with celebrating progress, why so many of us downplay our achievements, and how shifting your focus to what’s going well can transform your confide...

On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you that you can stop stress eating? If your number is lower than you'd like, you're not alone—I’ve been there too. In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles , I’m unpacking the truth about stress eating—why it happens, why willpower isn’t the answer, and how you can start breaking free from the cycle. I’ll share my experiences, power...

In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles , let’s explore the power of awareness and how it plays a crucial role in shifting your relationship with food. If you’ve ever felt stuck in autopilot eating patterns or wondered why certain cravings feel so uncontrollable, awareness is the first step toward real change. I’ll break down what it means to become truly aware of your thoughts, e...

In this episode of The Confidence Chronicles, I’m sharing the strategies that help me stay grounded when life feels overwhelming. With constant news cycles and endless social media scrolling, it’s easy to feel out of control—and that’s why it’s important to have tools that bring you back to center. I’ll take you behind the scenes of my journey, including how I’ve learned to manage stress without t...

In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, we explore five common triggers of emotional eating, from stress and boredom to the sneaky influence of celebrations and the toxic diet mentality. Learn how these triggers can lead to cycles of guilt and binge eating, and discover practical strategies to break free and reclaim your power over food. Tune in for actionable tips, heartfelt per...

In this episode of Fat2Fierce®: The Confidence Chronicles , I dive into the often-misunderstood world of food cravings. I share my personal journey of overcoming intense food cravings and breaking free from the cycle of stress eating. I’ll walk you through a step-by-step approach to understanding your cravings, identifying their emotional triggers, and reclaiming your power with food. Whether you’...