Rewire Your Weight with Rachel Foy

Welcome back to ReWire Your Weight! In this episode, Rachel Foy invites you to join her for a thought-provoking discussion about the “toxic side” of personal development. Drawing from her decades of experience, Rachel Foy challenges conventional thinking around therapy, coaching, and self-improvement—especially when it comes to weight, food noise, and long-standing habits. She questions whether wo...

In today’s episode, the conversation focused on the deep-rooted fear of weight gain and its powerful influence on our thoughts and behaviors around food. A key theme that emerged was how our beliefs about weight and self-worth often drive obsessive monitoring of eating habits, leading to anxiety, stress, and constant food noise. The discussion explored how addressing the underlying fears and chall...

In this episode, the conversation focused on the misunderstood role of willpower in changing eating behaviors and why relying on discipline alone often leads to frustration and shame. A key theme that emerged was the science behind food cravings and the brain’s response to restriction, revealing how dieting and willpower are actually the wrong tools for lasting change. The discussion explored how...

In today’s episode, Rachel Foy dives into the concept of restriction rebound —that frustrating cycle where you stick to your plan all week, only to find yourself suddenly eating everything in sight. Is it really emotional eating, or is something else happening in your brain? Rachel Foy breaks down the science behind why restriction often leads to overwhelming urges, why this pattern is so easily m...

In today's episode, we dive deep into the controversial set point theory—the idea that your body has a predetermined weight it always tries to return to, no matter what you do. You'll hear where this theory really came from, why its scientific foundation is shakier than you might think, and how much of it is based on rat studies rather than real human experience. Most importantly, Rachel will unpa...

In this emotionally charged episode, Rachel Foy explores the surprising impact that stepping on the scales has on our minds and bodies. Discover why weighing yourself can be a powerful trigger, firing up food cravings and stress, and how the number you see each morning shapes your entire day—often in ways you don’t expect. Whether you believe the scales are helping you stay in control or you dread...

Welcome back to ReWire Your Weight! In today’s episode, Rachel Foy dives deep into the real reasons behind emotional eating, breaking down the misconception that it’s just one issue. If you’ve ever found yourself unable to stop eating—knowing you’re not really hungry, but feeling powerless to stop—this episode is for you. Rachel introduces 5 distinct types of emotional eaters, explores what truly...

This episode dives into the surprising connection between being the “good girl” or “good boy” growing up and struggles with overeating, food cravings, and feeling out of control around food. Drawing on over 14 years of experience, Rachel Foy unpacks the roots of emotional eating, explains how people-pleasing tendencies and suppressed needs can influence your relationship with food, and offers prac...

You might think shame doesn’t apply to you, or maybe the word makes you uncomfortable but stay with me. Today, I’ll break down what shame really is, how it’s very different from guilt, and why understanding its roots in your brain is essential for lasting change. We’ll explore the science behind shame, how it develops from childhood and diet culture, and why it fuels the cycle of overeating and fr...

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the real reasons behind persistent food noise, those thoughts and obsessions around food that just won’t quit. But here’s the twist: these seven reasons have nothing to do with food itself. Instead, they’re rooted in patterns like people-pleasing, unexpressed emotions, the need for control, low self-trust, ignoring your needs, all-or-nothing thinking, and...

Welcome to episode 133 of ReWire Your Weight, where Rachel Foy dives deep into a rarely discussed but powerful topic: the quiet, accumulated grief that comes from spending years, even decades, battling with food, body image, and self-worth. In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel encourages listeners to move beyond surface-level frustrations and truly acknowledge the losses that dieting cycles and...

In today’s episode, Rachel Foy explores the surprising roots of sneaking or “stealing” food, revealing how these behaviors are rarely about hunger or willpower, but instead stem from deep patterns of rebellion and the need for autonomy learned in childhood. If you’ve ever found yourself eating in secret, hiding wrappers, or feeling a rush of freedom when breaking food rules—only to be followed by...

In this episode, Rachel dives into a surprising truth: what seems like obsessive thinking about food often has little to do with food itself. Instead, it's frequently tied to deeper issues—like the fear of not being liked, people-pleasing, or abandoning your own needs to keep others comfortable. By unpacking these patterns and asking powerful questions, Speaker A reveals how understanding what’s r...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the connection between food noise, weight loss, and why trying to control your eating can actually make things worse. If you feel like food is constantly on your mind and you’re frustrated by the cycle of dieting, overeating, and guilt, this episode is for you. Host Speaker A, Rachel Foy, shares compassionate insights from her own experience and explains why s...

In this episode, Rachel dives into a simple yet powerful mindset shift that could transform the way your brain relates to eating. If you constantly find yourself thinking about food—what you should eat, what you shouldn't, and what comes next—this overlooked piece might be the key to changing everything. Get ready for practical advice rooted in brain psychology to help you find true satisfaction a...

In today’s episode takes a unique turn as we dive into the four personality traits that can make “food noise” louder in your life. Drawing from her experience both personally and with clients inside the ReWire Your Weight program, Rachel Foyexplores how traits like perfectionism, high-achievement, control seeking, and people pleasing can keep your mind fixated on food—and how recognizing these pat...

In this episode, your host Rachel Foy dives into a topic that’s resonated with thousands online: the five most common reasons food noise takes over your mind. Drawing from neuroscience and belief work, Rachel Foy unpacks why your brain gets fixated on food, revealing that food noise is a learned, predictable response—not some mysterious issue or a sign of weak willpower. She’ll walk you through ea...

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a question that might surprise you: why can intuitive eating feel so hard, especially if you’re struggling with constant thoughts about food? If you’ve ever tried intuitive eating and ended up feeling frustrated—maybe even thinking you’re “failing” at another approach—this episode is for you. Rachel Foy explores the hidden obstacles that make intuitive ea...

Welcome back to ReWire Your Weight, the show for busy professionals and high achievers looking to finally break free from self-sabotage, silence the food noise, and lose weight without restrictive diets or medication. I’m your host, Rachel Foy, and in today’s spontaneous episode, I’m unpacking a heated debate that’s taking the online wellness world by storm: Is weight gain really just a hormone pr...

Welcome to another episode of ReWire Your Weight, the go-to podcast for busy professionals and high performers who are ready to quiet the food noise, end the cycle of self-sabotage, and finally achieve sustainable weight loss—no diets, restrictions, or medication needed. In this episode, your host Rachel Foy, eating psychology coach and founder of the ReWire Your Weight program, tackles a common q...

In today’s episode, host Rachel Foy tackles one of the most common challenges faced by her community: chaotic nighttime eating. If you find yourself controlled and sensible with food during the day, only to feel overwhelmed by urgent cravings once the sun sets, you’re not alone. Rachel Foy dives into the science behind why our brains seek out food at night, exploring the real reasons behind these...

In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the most common questions I get from my audience: “Why do I eat when I’m not actually hungry?” Maybe you’ve found yourself reaching for food even when your stomach isn’t growling, only to wonder afterward, “Why did I just do that?” You may have blamed a lack of willpower or self-control, but this episode will show you there’s so much more to it. We'll expl...

In today’s episode, Rachel Foy explores how trauma, especially from childhood, can influence our eating patterns well into adulthood, often in ways we might not realize. She breaks down what trauma really means (hint: it’s not always the big, dramatic stuff), shares powerful real-life client stories, and explains why willpower and dieting rarely solve the root of emotional or stress-driv...

You'll learn why starting the year with extreme plans or a focus on discipline and perfection almost always backfires, and how real transformation starts with the identity you choose for yourself. Rachel walks you through actionable steps to break out of old patterns, set achievable goals, and create consistency that feels safe and sustainable—no more relying on fading motivation or impossible exp...

Welcome back to ReWire Your Weight, the podcast for busy professionals and high achievers who are ready to lose weight by breaking free from self-sabotage and food noise—without dieting, restriction, or medication. In today’s episode, your host Rachel Foy tackles one of the most misunderstood concepts in the world of eating psychology: the difference between physical hunger and emotional...