The Eating Me Podcast

Diane Gibbs aka Dr. of Gourmetology and founder of Gibbs Goodies is now making house calls! Her famous Sticky Balls are now being distributed throughout Chicago. This delightful sweet treat is a simple snack you can feel good about.  Diane is a visionary leader that follows a strong family tradition of serving God’s Kingdom and giving back to others through connecting resources, driving strategic...

This week on Car Confessions with Leesh, Alicia reflects on her resolutions for this year and also how we can live our best lives by looking inward for the answers.  “When you tune into your soul essence and are in harmony with the Supreme, you are tapped into your superpowers.” ― Sharon Kirstin Don't forget to sign-up for the launch of Release Our Fears in 2023 Webinar! Click this link for more i...

Alicia had the pleasure of talking with Paula Yolles and learning how to end emotional eating with a nonjudgemental approach!  Paula Yolles is the owner of Body-Mind-Food Freedom, a Body-Mind-Food Freedom Coach, and the founder of the End Emotional Eating with Ease Method. Paula empowers women to end emotional eating. The women she works with know that it’s not really about the food, and they are...

This week on Car Confessions with Leesh, Alicia processes how change is inevitable and we have to welcome it, particularly in this time of uncertainty! Release Our Fears in 2023 Webinar! Alicia is excited to announce launch of the Release Our Fears in 2023 Webinar! It is our time to take charge of our purpose in this life and have the fulfilled life we all desire! Click this link for more informat...

Alicia had an awesome time with her family on Christmas Day!  This conversations focuses on how the family's holiday traditions have evolved over time, but the some things never change! Happy Holidays everyone!! Love, The Christian Family! xoxo

This week on Car Confessions with Leesh, Alicia discusses how our idea of "perfection" is not what makes the holidays. Our presence is enough and those that truly love us want us to show up as our authentic selves! At the same time, those of us seeking perfection, have to let go and allow loved ones to be themselves...we are not in control!   “Perfectionism is a delusion that can rob one of a very...

Alicia was so excited when Adonis, a.k.a, "Donny," said yes to share is eating journey with y'all! Dr. Adonis Ajayi is an applied mathematician and currently an analyst with the DoD. Adonis is also one of the founding members of The Polished Kreative, an event planning business located in Arlington, Va. Check out Donny! https://dcist.com/story/22/06/23/arlington-first-countywide-pride-festival-ros...

This week on Car Confessions with Leesh, Alicia reminisces about her mother, the late Leona Christian, and how the holidays and life, in general, are not the same without her.  Anyone needing support during the holiday season, here are a few resources that may help you or someone you love at this time:  SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988 Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.or...

Alicia had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Lj Johnson this week! Dr. Johnson is a Certified Women’s Health & Nutrition Coach focusing on nutrition and healthy habits to improve the quality of life for those suffering from diseases caused by hormonal imbalance (Endometriosis, PCOS, Insulin Resistance, Thyroid Disease, Fibroids, and Obesity ). In this episode, Dr. Johnson shares her personal s...

This week on Car Confessions with Leesh, Alicia discusses how she is still trying to figure out this thing called LIFE!  After obtaining all the degrees, working in various nursing roles, and thinking life should go a certain way, Leesh is back at square one! Life is a journey - and I don't have it figured out...and that's okay! “Life is a journey, not a destination.”       - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Alicia had a blast catching up with Linda Lederman!  You may remember Linda from episode 7 where she shared the Balaboosta Secret and how to cook without all the stress! Linda is back to share her secrets on how to have a stress free holiday and enjoy your time with friends and family! She is offering 1 hour customized holiday hosting coaching sessions! Contact her for more information! Happy Holi...

This week on Car Confessions with Leesh, Alicia shares how difficult it is for her to have hard conversations with friends and family. The idea of having these conversations has caused her to feel stuck and she is seeking answers on how to have these conversations in order to cultivate more meaning and genuine relationships with those she loves! Alicia has been blessed by discovering Bevin Farrond...

Alicia's emotional eating journey has been all over the place!  She's either been on the "right" track or completely off the rales! This conversation with Michelle provides some understanding and peace around how avoiding emotional eating habits must be addressed! In order to change the long-time habits of emotional eating, we have to acknowledge they exist and find ways to create positive change...

This week on Car Confessions with Leesh, Alicia wanted to share her medication mantra with you all...I am safe, I am happy, I am healthy and I live my life with ease! The hope is that you all embody this mantra for yourself during this holiday season and in life in general.  Credit for mantra:  Aditi Shah - Peloton Instructor! She's amazing and follow her on Instagram ! Peloton Flow & Let Go M...

Alicia was honored to chat with Maggie Ward and discuss how eating and food held her back from being her best self! Maggie is a Life Coach and recent graduate of Martha Beck's Wayfinder Life Coach program. She is living nomadically and helping people reconnect with their intuition through a variety of Spiritual practices. Food is a Spiritual practice! Maggie is working to eat more mindfully withou...

This week on Car Confessions with Leesh, Alicia shares how 2022 has been the year she has said yes to herself! It has been a challenging year, but it's been a year of growth, abundance, and reflection! For those of you that are looking to jump-start your acting career or need help with navigating the business, these two women are the best! Peter Pamela Rose - Acting Business Bootcamp Website: http...

Emerson Valentina is an acclaimed triple threat, psychotherapist, and mental health practitioner. She’s a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and lives in New York City. She works in spiritual healing and transformation, communities of artists and creatives, and organizations that foster activism in psychology and well-being. She is the founder and director of the Broadway Mental...

This week on Car Confessions with Leesh, Alicia discovers Alexithymia and shares how learning about this condition has led her to understand the trauma responses she has in her own life.  Leesh also weighs in on voting and the importance of us, as a collective, taking care of one another! For more information on Alexithymia, check the links below: The Multifaceted Nature of Alexithymia – A Neurosc...

Alicia had a blast catching up with the amazing William Atticus Parker! They recently worked together on his most recent films, Attrabilious and Adieu Arora ! He is an amazing writer, director, and human...full stop! So excited for you to hear what he's been up to and learn more about his work as a young director in show business. William Atticus Parker is an eighteen-year-old writer and director...

This week on Car Confessions with Leesh, Alicia shares her thoughts as she listens to Chapter 4 of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. For more information about this book: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score If you are looking for trauma based resources:  Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Serives...

Alicia is excited to announce that each Thursday there will be a second episode on The Eating Me Podcast...Car Confessions with Leesh!  Starting Thursday, November 3rd, Alicia will invite you into her car to process what is going on in her head! As she drives around New York City or wherever she is going, you'll be a part of various conversations! You don't want to miss this!  Share this news with...

Alicia was honored to catch up and learn more about dental health with her friend Dr. Elizabeth Powell!  In this week's episode, Elizabeth shares some great tips on how to promote dental health during the Halloween season, as well as in everyday life! Dr. Elizabeth Powell currently serves as the Clinical Director of Dentistry at a Community Health Center in Boston, MA  She has over 10 years of exp...

Alicia talks with one of her best friends, Maegan Roberts, about trauma and how it presents in various ways!  Eating disorders can be linked to trauma. Maegan and Alicia talk through some of these issues that may arise with those who struggle with unresolved trauma. 

Alicia was blessed to have the amazing Maria Garcia on the show this week! Maria is a unique type of leader who subtly, yet powerfully influences others by modeling. She is the author of Breaking Into the Light, A Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation which she wrote after a tragic situation that turned her life upside down. After a recovery that lasted years, she discovered a food methodol...

Linda is a kitchen confidence coach and owner of Balaboosta’s Secret where she helps busy moms with meal planning, prep, and cooking lessons as well as coaches them on how to serve dinners with side dishes of games and clever conversations. Whether you’re a novice cook or looking to add some oomph to your dinner routine, Linda’s all about making ordinary weeknight meals extraordinary with speed, e...