What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou

If you find yourself saying yes when you want to say no, attending events out of obligation, absorbing family expectations, or feeling responsible for everyone’s happiness during Christmas… this episode is for you. In Day 7 of 10 Days of Healing, we explore why women struggle so deeply with boundaries  especially during the holiday season and how guilt, conditioning, emotional labour, and a f...

If Christmas feels tender, heavy, or quietly painful for you - you are not alone. While the world celebrates, many people are grieving someone they’ve lost, a relationship that changed, a childhood they never had, or a version of life they hoped for. Others feel lonely in a room full of people. And many simply feel emotionally stretched thin. In Day 6 of 10 Days of Healing , this episode gently ex...

If you find yourself feeling overstimulated, emotional, or completely drained at Christmas especially in loud environments, crowded shops, family gatherings, or back-to-back social events this episode will feel like a deep exhale. ADHD brains experience Christmas differently. The noise, pressure, rushed transitions, disrupted routines, expectations, and sensory overload push the nervous system to...

If you feel quietly stretched thin during December like you’re managing the gifts, the meals, the timing, the emotions, the expectations… and somehow also everyone’s happiness you’re not imagining it. You’re carrying the mental load of Christmas , and it’s one of the biggest invisible pressures women face this time of year. In Day 4 of the 10 Days of Healing series, we explore why the mental load...

If you find yourself dreading certain relatives, bracing for comments about your body, food, weight, relationship status, or life choices… you are not alone. Family comments hit differently and they’re one of the biggest emotional triggers women face during Christmas. In today’s episode of 10 Days of Healing , we unpack why these moments feel so painful and how your nervous system responds to judg...

If you struggle with food guilt, overeating, or the “I’ll start again in January” mindset every Christmas… this episode is for you. Today’s conversation dives into the real psychological reasons holiday eating feels so intense  from restriction and rebound eating, to the “last supper effect,” emotional regulation, and the shame cycle that so many women get stuck in. You’ll also learn a powerf...

If Christmas feels heavier than it looks on Instagram… this episode is for you. Day 1 of 10 Days of Healing explores why so many women feel overwhelmed, emotional, or unlike themselves during the holiday season and why none of it is your fault. Christmas isn’t just a holiday. It’s a collision of: emotional triggers family patterns sensory overload increased mental load perfection pressure disrupte...

Introducing: 10 Days of Healing!  Starting December 15th If Christmas feels heavier than it looks on Instagram… this series is for you. If you're overwhelmed, overstimulated, exhausted, or just trying to keep it together - let’s spend 10 days healing together. This mini episode announces something truly special: 10 Days of Healing , a daily Christmas Support Series running from December 15th...

Breakups are one of the most psychologically stressful life events we can experience. Neuroimaging studies show that when we go through heartbreak, the same pain centers in the brain that respond to physical pain are activated, particularly the anterior cingulate cortex . That’s why it doesn’t just feel emotional, it literally hurts . Now, for someone with Borderline Personality Disorder that pain...

Did you know that in Australia, athletes are at a higher risk of developing disordered eating? In fact, research shows that depending on the sport and level of competition, anywhere from 0 to 19% of male athletes , and 6 to 45% of female athletes , may experience disordered eating or an eating disorder. These numbers are not small—and they remind us that behind the strength, discipline, and perfor...

“Can getting a hysterectomy cure PMDD? Or does it just change how it shows up?” “Today, we’re diving deep with Lauren — founder of the Women’s Fitness Academy — as she opens up about her recent hysterectomy, her journey with PMDD, ADHD, and adenomyosis, and what life looks like on the other side of major surgery.” Find Lauren here on Instagram , and in Women’s Fitness Academy’s Instagram   Di...

You first met Tash in episode 246 of the podcast. If you haven’t heard her journey with Food Freedom with ADHD - listen to the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gJ18dgBuj7bLJ2Cr0svku?si=db9cde54aa2a441a   In this Episode, whilst on the Mind Food You retreat, Tash, a woman who struggled her whole life with binge eating and her weight has lost 15kg and kept it off. She shares how...

When we think of toxic relationships, we usually think about other people. But here’s the question I want to ask you today: Are you in a toxic relationship with yourself? Because if you’re constantly criticising yourself, ignoring your needs, and treating your body like an enemy… that’s not self-care. That’s self-sabotage. @0043.42 What Makes a Relationship Toxic? @ 02:18.75 Signs You Might Be in...

“Every year, alcohol is responsible for more than 3 million deaths worldwide - that’s one person every 10 seconds. Yet, for many, it starts innocently: a glass of wine after work, a drink to take the edge off, until one day it’s not a choice anymore… it’s a need.” @What does the journey into alcoholism often look like, how does it sneak up on people? @What were the warning signs in your own story?...

In this episode, Stephanie breaks down a recent Tik Tok comment: “It’s a hormone issue - you have to stay on GLP-1s forever.” With millions of people using medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, it’s no surprise that many are wondering what really happens when you come off. Stephanie explores the science, the psychology, and the truth behind long-term GLP-1 use - including why most people...

I joined Mamamia’s The Quicky News Daily to talk about life dysmorphia — that distorted feeling when your life, success, or happiness never feels “enough” even if it looks good on paper. A must-listen if you’ve ever questioned whether you’re really where you “should” be. @What is Life Dysmorphia? @ Why We Feel This Way @Upward Comparison & the Hedonic Treadmill @The Mental Toll @Breaking the C...

Are you dissatisfied with your life? Are you consistently comparing yourself to other people you see online or on social media and thinking your life is really bad. There is something called life dysmorphia, and we are going to go into exactly what that is and whether you could be a victim of this phenomenon. @01:16.49 Life Dysmorphia @06:46.41  Hedonic Adaptation @15:08.89  Signs That You Might B...

Are you so fixated on your own body that you’re missing what’s happening around you? In today’s episode, I want to share a poolside conversation I had with a woman I met on holiday. It turned into an unexpected lesson about two things: 1. Why labelling yourself as having a “problem” like sugar addiction often distracts from the basics you’re missing. 2. How obsessing over your body can actually bl...

 Do you find yourself going through the drive through only to have a binge in secret and you feel guilty afterwards? This episode on the What's Eating You Podcast is gonna address binge eating on the way home from work or drive through guilt and anxiety.  @ Why Drive-Thru Binges Happen @ Why It Feels So Shameful @ How to Escape Drive-Thru Binges @ The Gradual Process Want to build a healthy r...

Imagine living every day terrified that you or someone near you might vomit. Not just disliking it, but reorganising your life around avoiding it: skipping meals, dodging social events, even avoiding pregnancy or travel. This isn’t just a quirk or “sensitive stomach” it’s a phobia known as emetophobia. Today, we’ll explore where it comes from, how it’s classified in psychology, and what science sa...

Are you someone who wants to implement what you know you should do, but you get paralysis by analysis?  This episode is with my bestie Vanessa Dallas who recently dragged me to an event called Dream Fest.  Vanessa is a buyer's agent on the way to making her dreams come true.  In this episode, we share tangible strategies you can use today to start to bring about the change you have...

Have you ever wondered if medications like Ozempic or Wegovy could be the answer to binge eating disorder? These GLP-1 medications have been called “miracle drugs” for weight loss, but when it comes to binge eating, the story is much more complicated. Today, we’re going to unpack the evidence, the risks, and the realities so you can make an informed decision.  @What Are GLP-1s and How Do They...

Have you ever felt like you're constantly letting the people you love down, even though your heart is in the right place? Maybe you've missed a birthday, forgotten a text, or arrived late again. Today, we’re unpacking one of the most painful yet common experiences for people with ADHD: the guilt of feeling like you’re not enough in your friendships… and the science behind why it happens. @Why Does...

Do you have any tips on getting into Masters?  This is my personal story of my psychology journey. It's full of useful tips and tricks, but remember everyone's journey is different. Want to build a healthy relationship with food? Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HERE Book a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HERE   FREE Resources: Download my [FREE binge eating tracker too...

“Today we’re diving into the signs that you might want to get assessed for ADHD as an adult. We’ll talk about what ADHD actually looks like in women and mums, how it differs from childhood ADHD, and I’ll also walk you through what the assessment process looks like here in Australia.” @05:25.66 Why ADHD is Missed in Adults (Especially Women & Mums) @06:58.68 Common Signs You Might Want an Asses...