The UNFILTERED Empowered Woman Podcast

If you have ADHD and struggle with binge eating, you're not broken — you're just wired differently. In this episode, we dive into why the all-or-nothing mindset hits harder for neurodivergent brains, how impulsivity and emotional overwhelm fuel binge patterns, and what’s actually going on beneath the surface. We’ll unpack the role of dopamine, executive dysfunction, and perfectionism — and...

Think food freedom means “letting yourself go”? Think weight loss means tracking macros forever? Let me flip that. In this episode, I break down what Empowered Eating actually is — a balanced, realistic approach that teaches you to trust your body, regulate your hunger cues, and still work toward your body composition goals without obsession, bingeing, or burnout. We talk about: Why you don’t have...

In this episode I sit down with Tayla Townsend, owner of Tayla Townsend Fitness - online coach and body builder. Tayla recently decided to stop body building and pursue other things in her life, and in this episode we explore her decision around that, what it was like to let go of that identity and the pressure she felt to continue on. We also spoke about: Not feeling good enough Childhood and sub...

If you’ve ever thought: “Why do I do so well all day and then lose it at night?” “Why am I always eating when I’m bored, overstimulated, or avoiding tasks?” “Why can I be so disciplined in some areas and feel completely out of control with food?” This episode is for YOU. We’re diving deep into how ADHD impacts your relationship with food — from impulsivity and dopamine-seeking to executive dysfunc...

You’ve been told it’s one or the other: Eat intuitively and “just accept your body” OR Track every bite, restrict like crazy, and hope the weight comes off. But what if you could heal your relationship with food and feel amazing in your body? In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why food freedom isn’t about “eating whatever, whenever” The real reason binge eating makes weight loss feel impossible H...

If you’ve ever been “good” all week only to spiral into binge eating on the weekends… this one’s for you. 😮‍💨 In today’s episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of one of my incredible client transformations — from constant self-sabotage and guilt to food freedom and sustainable weight loss. You’ll learn:✨ Why willpower isn’t the problem (and what actually is) ✨ How we regulated her nervous...

In this episode I sit down with the founder of NC Fit - Nancy Cicerone (aka nutritionalnancy). Nancy is a POWER woman and someone in the industry that I definitely look up to, so this episode was just as much for you guys as it was for me We speak about what sparked the fire in her to start her now 7(!!!) figure business NC Fit. The BTS no one sees when it comes to running a 7 figure company (it's...

This Easter, you don’t need to white-knuckle your way through chocolate season. If you’ve ever found yourself… Restricting leading up to Easter to “earn” the chocolate Overthinking every bite at family lunch Bingeing in secret later and feeling like you “ruined everything” ...this episode is for you. In this week’s podcast, I’m sharing 5 powerful tips to help you avoid binge eating this Easter —es...

Escaping a Narcissistic Relationship: Olivia Hodge’s Story In this powerful episode, I sit down with my mentor, Olivia Hodge, as she shares her raw and unfiltered journey of surviving—and escaping—a toxic, narcissistic relationship. From how they met to the red flags she ignored, the moment she knew she had to leave, and how she built the life and love she has now, Liv’s story is one every woman (...

Ever wondered why you want to meal prep but somehow… don’t? Why some weeks you’re all in on balanced meals, and other weeks you survive on coffee and vibes? Spoiler: It’s not because you’re lazy. Executive dysfunction makes planning, decision-making, and follow-through way harder than it should be. And when it comes to food? That means skipping meals, impulsive eating, and feeling like you have ze...

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of starting a new diet, being “good” for a while, then falling off track and starting all over again? 🤯 It’s not because you lack willpower—it’s because your brain and nervous system are wired for familiarity, not change. Your body craves predictability, even if that means repeating patterns that don’t serve you. If food has been a source of comfort, safety,...

I know, I know—ditching MyFitnessPal feels like stepping off a cliff with no safety net. But what if I told you that your body isn’t out to get you? In this episode, we’re breaking down: Why weight gain isn't the enemy (and what’s actually happening in your body) How to trust yourself around food without tracking every bite Why real health isn’t about obsessing over numbers If you’ve been scar...

In this episode I speak about all the things no one speaks about when it comes to binge eating - choosing food over your friends, being excited about binging, the lying, the guilt, the shame. I cover it ALL and also my own personal experience with binging. If you’ve ever felt out of control around food, stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, or guilty after eating, this episode is for you. Let’s dive...

If your mind feels like a 24/7 food calculator—obsessing over what to eat, when to eat, or if you “deserve” that snack—this episode is for you. Food noise isn’t just about hunger. It’s about the  rules, guilt, and fears  we’ve been conditioned to believe. And when food takes up  this  much space in your brain, it’s stealing your energy, your peace, and your freedom. In this episode, we’re diving i...

It’s not always obvious. Disordered eating doesn’t just mean extreme dieting or binge eating—it can be sneaky, showing up in ways you might not even realize. In this episode, we’re breaking down the red flags 🚨 to look out for, like: ❌ Feeling guilty after eating certain foods ❌ Obsessing over calories, macros, or "clean eating" ❌ Avoiding social events because of food anxiety ❌ Constantly th...

Ever feel like your brain just won’t shut up ? The constant analyzing, replaying convos, obsessing over every little detail? Yeah… same. But here’s the truth: Overthinking isn’t actually about thinking too much—it’s about feeling too little. In this episode, we’re diving into: 🔹 Why overthinking is just emotional avoidance in disguise 🔹 How your nervous system is keeping you stuck in your head...

When Bella first came to me, she was struggling with  binge eating, anxiety, and what she thought was ADHD . She had spent  years  searching for answers—seeing therapists, trying different strategies, but nothing seemed to help her  break free from the cycle . She thought food was the problem. She thought  she  was the problem. She thought she just needed more willpower. But the truth?  It was nev...

🎙 New Podcast Episode: The Binge-Dopamine Connection 🎧 Ever wonder why you feel out of control around food? Why, no matter how much willpower you try to have, you still find yourself knee-deep in snacks before you even realize it? Binge eating isn’t just about food. Your brain isn’t working against you. It’s actually trying to protect you. When you're stressed, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained...

WOMEN ARE NOT SMALL MEN. Yet, so much of what we’re taught—about productivity, fitness, nutrition, and even self-care—is designed for the masculine energy cycle. Ladies, if you’ve ever felt: Burnt out from pushing too hard Disconnected from your body and intuition Like rest makes you feel guilty instead of nourished …then this episode is for YOU. We’re diving deep into feminine vs. masculine energ...

In this episode I sit down with Leah from Elev8 with Leah and speak about all things ADHD. Leah got diagnosed as a 4 year old and was been on medication since then, but after our last episode together ( LISTEN HERE ), she decided to come off it. She's now been off it for 4 months and shares all the ups and downs she's had since then including: Improved sleep Cravings and increased hunger Fatigue M...

Has your year started as an absolute sh*t show? Maybe you're going through a breakup? Maybe you haven't stuck to the plan, like AT ALL? Maybe you haven't even opened your journal? Maybe you haven't done any of the things you said you'd do? If that's you - I GOT YOU, this episode is for you. In this episode I speak about my own turbulent start to the year, why January promises often fails, and how...

In this episode I share my own personal journey with binge eating and why it took me so long to stop. I like to look at it as I struggled for 10+ years, so that you wouldn't have to. I talk about what the early signs of binge eating are: -The food guilt -The non-stop snacking -The impulsive and addictive behaviour -The frustration and anxiety about food -The need to be perfect I also go into the m...

In this episode I sit down with my IG wife, Sarah Malkoun. Sarah is the beautiful face behind the account livingwellwithsez and in this episode, we speak about everything that's happened since the last time she gueted the podcast (one of my most listened episodes, LISTEN HERE ). We speak about everything from being made redundant, to setting boundaries with your friends, to people pleasing, feelin...

Over New Years, I went away on a trip with a group of people, and literally everything that could go wrong went wrong (the only thing left to go wrong would be if the both sank). It would be very easy to go into that mindset of "other people have it worse", but that is just gaslighting yourself, and doing to you what was done to the child version of you. Everything falling apart is actually a sign...

Ready to say goodbye to fad diets, yo-yo weight loss, and the exhausting cycle of anxiety and self-sabotage? This is the year to break free. In this episode, we’re mapping out exactly how to make 2025 the year you finally: Ditch the all-or-nothing mindset. Find peace with food and your body (no more fad diets, ever!). Step into your power and stop holding yourself back. I’ll share practical steps,...