Podcasts about Emotional eating

What if the reason you keep eating when you don't want to has nothing to do with willpower? What if you're not broken, undisciplined, or lacking the ability to make good choices? In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I'm sharing the truth about emotional eating and helping you see it in a completely different way.  And once you understand what I teach, you have leverage. I'll explain why food is such an effective coping strategy, why beating yourself up about your eating can actually keep you stuck, and the simple shift that can help you move from automatic eating to intentional choice. In this episode, I'm talking about: Why emotional eating isn't a moral failing or a lack of willpower How food helps us distract from feelings we don't know how to process Why shame and self-judgment can become another distraction from the life you actually want to live The difference between eating intentionally and eating automatically Why you don't need another eating plan, you need more coping strategies How learning to pause can help you feel more confident and in control You are not the problem. You don't need more shame or more discipline. You need to understand what's really happening and learn more ways to support yourself. Because when you change the things I speak of in this episode, you can change so much more than your eating.  

Ever have one of those days where everything snowballs, you're putting out fires from morning to night, and by evening your brain is begging for ice cream or that bag of chocolate chips in the pantry? Yep, me too. In this episode, I'm sharing a moment from a coaching call with a client who had a really hard day. She was on a long drive home, already thinking about ice cream, but this time she did something different. I'll let you hear what that was. We also get into why food feels so comforting in the first place, what a "scarcity mindset" has to do with overeating, and why so many of my clients find their sweet tooth fading over time. If you're working on healthy habits, want to lose weight, or you're tired of feeling guilty and frustrated after emotional eating, this conversation will feel very real. Changing how you respond to stress takes practice, and this is a great look at what that practice looks like in everyday mom life. Let's get into it. -Rachel Next Steps: If this is you, book a Free Discovery Call with me to chat about working together and your options!

Send us Fan MailWe know that wanting to lose weight can sometimes feel like a spiritual problem, so in this episode we tackle the honest question many people quietly ask: “Is it wrong to want to lose weight?” We talk about how to hold that desire with open hands rather than allowing our weight to determine our worth, safety, acceptance, or hope for the future. We explore the deeper beliefs that can sit underneath weight-loss goals—“If I'm smaller, I'll be accepted,” “Then I'll feel in control,” or “Then I can finally live”—and consider what happens when we bring those longings honestly before God.We also explain what one-on-one coaching looks like within Revelation Within: starting exactly where you are, moving gently, and allowing God to reveal what He wants to show us in His timing. We share why we moved from Thin Within to Revelation Within and why our focus is ultimately on knowing God and growing in our identity in Christ, rather than simply pursuing a different body. We also take an honest look at GLP-1 medications and weight-loss surgery, recognizing that these tools may affect appetite and weight while acknowledging that they don't automatically address body shame, fear of regain, or the deeper reasons we turn to food. For us, mind renewal is an ongoing practice that helps us keep bringing those deeper places to God—even when life gets hard.If you're tired of the scale defining you and you want real food freedom rooted in faith, listen now, then share this with a friend who needs gentleness and truth. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what belief you're ready to renew first.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

What does people-pleasing have to do with emotional eating, binge eating, and food noise? More than you might think. In this popular episode, I reveal how people-pleasing, while navigating social situations that involve food, can lead to stress, resentment, and overeating. Discover why healing emotional eating isn't just about changing what you eat—it's about learning to stand up for yourself, honor your needs, and finally feel more in control around food.

Why can you lose weight and STILL not like what you see in the mirror? Why do we tie our self-worth to a number on the scale? And why do stress, social media, and even the people around us change how we see our own bodies?   In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Rachel Goldman, psychologist and author of When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free. Together, they explore the psychology behind body image, emotional eating, diet culture, weight loss, and self-worth—and why changing your body doesn't always change the way you see yourself. In this episode, you'll uncover:

So many women believe they'll finally feel better about themselves when they lose the weight, change their body, or reach the goal. But changing the outside doesn't always change how we feel on the inside.Psychologist and author Dr. Marisa G. Franco joins me to explore where our sense of self-worth actually comes from and how old experiences can continue shaping the way we see ourselves years later.We talk about body image as we age, menopause, insecurity, nervous system patterns, reparenting, vulnerability, and why learning to acknowledge the parts of ourselves we'd rather push away may be an important part of building genuine self-worth.In this episode:Self-worth vs. confidenceBody image and menopauseHow old memories shape the way we see ourselvesWhy insecurity can feel protectiveReparenting and Internal Family SystemsInterrupting negative thought spiralsVulnerability and deeper relationshipsLearning to value who you are now_RESOURCES MENTIONEDFREE Nervous System Questionnaire NEW! Book WorthBest Selling Book Platonic_MORE ON MARISA FRANCOInstagram: @drmarisagfrancoSubstack Newsletter: Attached by Dr. Marisa FrancoLinkedIn: Dr. Marisa G FrancoWebsite: https://drmarisagfranco.com/NEW! Book WorthBest Selling Book PlatonicFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep373Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

Hello Rockstars! It has been awhile since we've had a guest episode and I am excited to invite you to learn from a new member of the podcast family. Please give a warm welcome to Jared Hamilton! Jared started training clients in college and now runs Hamilton Trained, a global online coaching business, drawing on his Kinesiology degree and NASM certifications to make training and nutrition practical, straightforward, and research-backed.Jared knows the struggle firsthand: he spent years feeling unhappy with his body and believing he had to suffer to reach his goals. Now, as a coach, speaker, and podcaster, he helps people change their lives inside and out and build results they can maintain for good. Outside of coaching, he enjoys jiu-jitsu, life with his wife, and hanging out with their three dogs.Some topics from today's episode include:⭐️How coaching has evolved from in person personal training to a psychology based approach Jared calls "dieting from the inside out."⭐️Why weight loss often fails when people only focus on calories, workouts, and macros without addressing identity, beliefs, and emotional patterns.⭐️Relationship with food as the lens through which someone experiences food, including food rules, "good" and "bad" foods, and binge restrict cycles.⭐️Moderation is a skill and many people need a progression, not just willpower, to become comfortable with any food in the house.⭐️Jared shares his own history with binge eating, Weight Watchers at age 11, and how he now keeps a normal pantry without obsession, shame, or food noise.⭐️Why restrict, overeat, guilt, repeat happens so often after years of dieting and how nervous system familiarity keeps people stuck.⭐️Practical framework for emotional eating that focuses on feeling and processing emotions instead of numbing them with food.⭐️GLP1 medications, food noise, and why the real question is not just whether a tool works, but what happens when the tool is removed.⭐️Progress is usually late to the party and that sustainable change comes from small, repeatable habits over time.⭐️The importance of strength training, nutrition awareness, and not letting the scale be the only measure of success.The 21 Day Rockstar Rewired Reset: FOR THE WOMAN OVER 40…Who is tired of starting over & frustrated that she can't seem to stay consistent. Discover why consistency has never been your real problem and how to become the woman who naturally follows through so you can build and maintain a strong, fit body for life. Join the The 21 Day Rockstar Rewired Reset priority list today! ⁠https://www.rockthatfitness.com/21-Day-Reset-Priority-ListIf you have a chance, please rate and review the podcast so more women just like you can learn more about the Rockstar way! I appreciate you for your support and love ❤️Jared's Links:✅Website https://hamiltontrained.com/✅Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realjaredhamilton/✅Dieting from the Inside Out Podcast Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5fib0TOTtVVLam3t2Kf3ML✅Dieting from the Inside Out Podcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dieting-from-the-inside-out/id1349300090✅Dieting from the Inside Out Podcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT6mOnJ99OpH3JL4QBY7RSqMjaK2LH36SRock That Fitness Links:⭐️Free Digital Resources to Start Your Fit Life Journey https://www.rockthatfitness.com/free-digital-resources⭐️Link to join Rock That Fitness Membership Today https://www.rockthatfitness.com/rock-that-fitness-membership⭐️Join the Rockstar Fit Chicks Weekly Newsletter  https://rockthatfitness.kit.com/e10d0c66eb⭐️Check Out Our Exclusive Offer for Extensive Lab Work with Marek Health ⁠https://www.rockthatfitness.com/rock-that-fitness-marek-health⭐️Head to the Rock That Fitness Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rockthatfitness/ ⭐️Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/we-got-thisLicense code: RBWENWHGXSWXAEUE

A problem almost everyone recognizes but few people know how to solve well: emotional eating and stress eating.When anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, fear, or loneliness hits, it's easy to reach for a quick pacifier, food, wine, late-night Netflix, scrolling, even relationship drama.I share how I broke up with emotional eating and why the goal isn't to deny your feelings, it's to learn what they're saying and respond in a way that actually helps your nervous system settle.You'll get a practical, repeatable framework for emotion regulation: accept the feeling, notice and name it, find the real cause, then choose a better “adult pacifier” and use it until the old pattern fades.We talk through research-backed tools you can try immediately, including breathing exercises, journaling, a shower or bath, music, movement in nature, taking small action, zooming out to your future self, and protecting sleep as your brain's built-in emotional reset.If you want a healthier relationship with food and a calmer way to handle big feelings, listen now, share this with someone who needs it, and please subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show.The full toolkit is on my blog: 10 years ago I broke up with emotional eating. I've been in the best shape ever since.________________________Feel free to connect with me on Whatsapp for your Emotional Mastery Session or to ask any questions.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

Self-care podcast exploring The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger: Why Seeing Food Makes You Want to Eat, How Visual Cues Can Override Your Hunger Signals & Addressing The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger. TOPICS: ** The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger: Why Seeing Food Makes You Want to Eat (06:18). ** How Visual Cues Can Override Your Hunger Signals (20:30). ** Addressing The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger (31:27).   NOTES: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/694 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.ca   Health Practitioners sign up for the Body Freedom Certification Waitlist: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/body-freedom-certification-waitlist      Take the NEW Free Hormone Imbalance Quiz here: https://amberapproved.ca/hormone-imbalance-quiz    Subscribe to newsletter: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up    SHOW LINKS: Click below to schedule a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/  Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 668 about what it's like to work with me here: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast/668  Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/    MY PARTNERS: Designs For Health Blood Sugar Bundle! One of the hardest parts of overcoming my emotional eating was the INSANE SUGAR and carb cravings. It was the intense sugar and carb cravings. That's why I created my Blood Sugar Bundle with Designs for Health to support your body while you work on emotional eating and breaking binge patterns. It includes chromium for blood sugar balance, L-glutamine to help curb cravings fast, a high-quality probiotic for gut health, and a clean Pure Paleo protein powder to keep you full and stable. I only recommend Designs for Health to my clients because they are third-party tested, family-owned, and use the highest quality ingredients. Quality matters when it comes to truly supporting your body and getting results. Get 30% off The Blood Sugar Bundle in USA and Canada automatically applied at checkout below! Canada Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off!  USA Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off! You can also get 30% off any Designs for Health supplements anytime, it's my gift to you. Canada: www.designsforhealth.ca  (code AMBER30) USA: www.designsforhealth.com (code AMBER88)   MY PARTNERS: HERBAL FACE FOOD Stubborn eczema, red spots, aging spots, or acne on your face, chest, arms, or back from hormones or hard water damage? I have something SO amazing for you. Our mineral-heavy water started impacting my skin the moment we moved, and I had never experienced eczema or skin issues in my life. Hard water can strip natural oils, disrupt the microbiome, and weaken the skin barrier — leaving you inflamed, reactive, and stuck in flare-ups. That's exactly what happened to my neck, and within almost two weeks of using Herbal Face Food, my eczema is almost gone. This stuff is legit — and I only share my favorite things that actually work. Their formulas are made with ultra-potent, organic, whole-plant botanicals rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and phytonutrients that calm inflammation, rebuild the skin barrier, and fight visible signs of aging instead of masking symptoms.     The Cure is their most targeted antioxidant treatment designed to visibly improve stubborn concerns like eczema, melasma, rosacea, scarring, sun damage, and deeper signs of aging. The Cream is a deeply hydrating, ultra-potent botanical moisturizer that firms, smooths, strengthens the skin barrier, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The Soap gently cleanses without stripping, using powerful plant concentrates to protect, nourish, and support healthy, youthful-looking skin on both the face and body. If your skin has been struggling from hormones, environmental stress, hard water damage, or premature aging, I'm sharing exactly what I'm using and why it's working.    Shop through my link in the show notes or visit https://herbalfacefood.com/?ref=AMBER88 and use code AMBER88 at checkout for 30% off your entire order.

Better Food Habits for Busy Women Without More Overwhelm with Kelly MillerHow do entrepreneurs build better food habits when you are already busy, overwhelmed, and accustomed to choosing the easiest available option? In part two of Crystal Waddell's conversation with Kelly Miller, also known as Health Coach Kel, they move from customer language and product naming into an honest discussion about food, confidence, health, and the lives busy women are trying to build.Crystal shares her personal experience with weight loss, GLP-1 medication, cravings, and the gap between losing weight and developing sustainable food habits. Kelly responds with a practical, judgment-free approach: honor where you are, identify what may be getting in the way, learn the flavors you enjoy, and build a small collection of ingredients and cooking techniques you can reuse.The conversation expands into emotional eating, nervous-system awareness, cooking with family, and the changing definition of success in midlife. Crystal and Kelly reflect on why a homemade meal, a slow cup of coffee, or meaningful time with your child can feel every bit as valuable as the business milestones many entrepreneurs spend years chasing.What You Will LearnHow Kelly uses customer language to name Our Rooted Kitchen and attract the right peopleWhy losing weight and changing your relationship with food are not necessarily the same processHow to begin improving food habits without attempting a complete lifestyle overhaulWhy learning your preferred flavors can make grocery shopping and home cooking easierHow Kelly's tic-tac-toe grocery map organizes nine broad whole-food categoriesWhy reusable pantry staples and a few basic cooking techniques can reduce food wasteHow stress, survival mode, and emotional rewards can affect the way people use foodWhy entrepreneurs may need to redefine success around health, relationships, gratitude, and daily lifeEpisode TimestampsTime | Topic00:00 Choosing gratitude and a life you love00:30 Welcome to the Simple and Smart SEO Show00:48 How customer language shaped Our Rooted Kitchen02:38 Crystal's relationship with food04:32 Where to start when cooking feels overwhelming06:31 Cooking at home without wasting money07:10 Kelly's tic-tac-toe grocery map09:51 Sugar, cravings, and changing food habits11:47 Food, stress, and the nervous system14:03 Redefining success beyond business growth16:42 Why Kelly chose printed cookbooks18:28 Where to find Kelly19:55 Kelly's sourdough starter kit20:41 Gratitude and goodbyeKey TakeawaysStart with your real life. A useful food plan must account for your schedule, current skills, preferences, and the support you may need.Use flavor as the entry point. Learning whether you prefer spicy, salty, creamy, briny, or other flavor profiles can make basic ingredients feel more appealing and reusable.Build skills instead of collecting recipes. Chopping, stovetop cooking, and baking can create a practical foundation for working with many different foods.Small successes rebuild self-trust. Repeating one manageable action can build confidence more effectively than expecting an immediate, complete transformation.Success can become more personal. Business growth matters, but health, family experiences, rest, and gratitude may become equally meaningful measures of a good life.Episode Highlights“You do it step by step, and you honor where you are.”“What are the flavors that you like? That's where we start.”“Don't start or end your day with sugar.”“We're allowed to have these experiences and still be boss women.”Listener Action StepsWrite down three meals or restaurant flavors you genuinely enjoy. Identify the seasonings, textures, or ingredients they have in common.Choose one versatile grain, one vegetable, and one protein to use in more than one meal this week.Practice one basic technique: chopping, cooking on the stovetop, or baking.Notice one moment when stress or exhaustion influences a food choice. Record it without judging yourself.Choose one non-business experience you want to treat as a meaningful measure of success this week.Resources and MentionsHealth Coach Kel: https://healthcoachkel.comOur Rooted Kitchen: Learn more through Health Coach Kel's website and social channelsAlive in Your Hands: Kelly's sourdough beginner journey and starter-kit guideSimple and Smart SEO: https://simpleandsmartseo.comAbout Kelly MillerKelly Miller, also known as Health Coach Kel, helps busy women build greater confidence and capacity around food, energy, and everyday life. Her background includes marketing, ecommerce, SEO, health coaching, and product development. Through Health Coach Kel and Our Rooted Kitchen, she encourages women to reconnect with cooking, growing food, and practical habits that fit real life.About Crystal WaddellCrystal Waddell is an SEO educator, ecommerce business owner, and visibility strategist for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses. On The Simple and Smart SEO Show, she shares practical strategies to help business owners improve visibility, connect with right-fit customers, and grow without unnecessary complexity. Learn more at simpleandsmartseo.com.DisclaimerThis episode includes personal experiences and general wellness discussion for educational purposes only. It is not medical, nutritional, or mental-health advice and does not replace care from a qualified professional. Speak with an appropriate healthcare professional before changing medication, treatment, diet, or health practices. Some links may be affiliate links, which means Crystal may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Text me your questions or comments!Hey, Shopify store owners! 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Send us Fan MailIf you've ever believed that a smaller body would finally buy you peace, this conversation meets you with honesty and real hope.  In this episode we talk about the desire so many women have to change their bodies, hoping a smaller body will finally bring peace. We don't shame that desire, but we also recognize that it can't carry everything we're asking it to carry. Christina shares what she has seen through years of one-on-one coaching with women in all kinds of circumstances—from those who have tried countless diets or are considering bariatric surgery or GLP-1 medications, to women who appear “fine” on the outside but live with body dysmorphia and daily shame. Again and again, we've seen that the struggle with food and body image may be a symptom of something deeper.We also explore mind renewal as a daily practice rooted in Romans 12:2 and consider how we can use weight-loss tools without allowing weight to become our guiding light. We talk about loss, changing identities, counterfeit comforts, and what happens when we begin replacing shame and striving with truth, grace, and surrender. Most of all, we explore what it can look like to stop viewing God as disappointed in us and instead learn to trust Him as kind, present, and faithful in every part of our journey.If this resonates, listen all the way through, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find this path to freedom.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

Have you ever finished a long day, walked through the door, and suddenly wanted something to eat even though you weren't hungry?What if the craving isn't really about food?Maybe you're craving relief.A reward.Comfort.Quiet.Connection.Or simply the feeling of being done for the day.And what happens when you're taking a GLP-1 and your physical appetite has changed, but you still notice certain eating patterns?In this episode, Monica Bravo explores the difference between hunger, cravings, habits and emotional eating.She shares the question she wants women to ask instead of "Why can't I control myself?""What do I need right now?"You'll hear why Monica stopped focusing only on meal plans and started working with the pattern underneath eating through hypnosis, NLP and somatic work.If you've ever wondered why you keep eating when you're not physically hungry, this conversation is for you.Monica is also hosting a free live workshop:WHY YOU STILL CRAVE FOOD WHEN YOU'RE NOT HUNGRYSaturday, September 26 at 1 PM Pacific on YouTube.We'll explore GLP-1s, cravings, emotional eating and the patterns underneath weight and food.Join the free workshop:YOUTUBE 

Dr. Tabatha and Ashlee pull back the curtain on their coaching calls, rapid-firing real questions from Fast to Faith coaches: childhood wounds behind emotional eating, the truth about protein and hair loss, the vagus nerve and cortisol, and how to spot when you are underfueled. Plus one simple prayer practice for a better night's sleep, starting tonight. In This Episode: ●       A coaching academy rapid-fire: real questions Fast to Faith coaches are hearing on their weekly calls, answered live.●       How childhood wounds and attachment injuries show up as emotional eating, FOMO around food, and old hurt surfacing mid-program.●       Why your subconscious actually lives in your heart, not just your brain, and how to ask God to rewrite the programming running your food choices.●       The right way to journal versus venting into a diary, and why gratitude shifts what your brain starts looking for.●       What protein actually does for weight loss, and why 150 grams a day does nothing if you are sedentary.●       The truth about protein and hair loss (hint: it is probably not your protein intake).●       One thing to do tonight for better sleep: handing your worry list to God before your head hits the pillow.●       Mid-roll: Mag Lift — magnesium support for sleep, blood sugar, and mood.●       Red flags for underfueling: poor workout recovery, the 2 to 3pm crash, falling asleep on the couch after dinner.Closing scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 Your healing story is someone else's roadmap.And if you are still in the middle of your own - you need this too.If you have ever wondered what it would look like to turn your transformation into your calling Dr. Tabatha live Join here:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/from-stuck-to-freeJoin Dr. Tabatha LIVE: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/from-stuck-to-freeReady to go deeper?Start here: 5-Day Empowered by Faith Challenge ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiyShop Dr. Tabatha's supplement line: Use code PODCAST for 20% off your first order: shop.fasttofaith.comGet the book: Fast to Faith: A 40-Day Awakening: book.fasttofaith.com/bonus?am_id=fasttofaith5413Fast to Faith is hosted by Dr. Tabatha Barber — OB/GYN, functional medicine physician, and founder of the Fast to Faith Sisterhood and Coaching Academy.

Have you ever found yourself standing in the pantry, staring at the shelves, looking for something to eat… and suddenly realize, “Wait a minute. I'm not actually hungry.” But you still really, really want something. Maybe you've had a stressful day. You're exhausted. You're overwhelmed. You're frustrated. Maybe you feel lonely, bored, or just completely drained. And sometimes, all of those emotions can show up in the same day! So what do we do? We reach for food. Not necessarily because our body needs nourishment, but because, in that moment, food feels like comfort. It gives us something to look forward to. It helps us numb out, relax, distract ourselves, or simply escape from whatever we're feeling. But what if the food isn't actually what you need? What if there's something underneath that craving that you're really hungry for? Maybe you're hungry for rest. Maybe you need connection. Maybe you need to release some frustration, set a boundary, ask for help, or simply give yourself permission to slow down. And here's the thing: learning to recognize that doesn't mean you'll never emotionally eat again. It means you're becoming aware. Instead of automatically walking into the pantry and grabbing something, you can pause and ask yourself: “What am I really needing right now?” That one question can begin to change everything. So today, we're going to talk about three things you could really be hungry for when you think you're hungry for food. We're going to bring some awareness to emotional eating and, more importantly, learn how to listen to what your emotions might actually be trying to tell you. So if you've ever found yourself eating when you know you're not physically hungry, this episode is for you. Take a breath, step away from the pantry for a few minutes, and let's dive in. And if emotional eating is something you continually struggle with and you're ready to understand what's really driving it, I would love to connect with you. You can reach out to me at TaraJ@DietDitching.com to learn more about one-on-one coaching and schedule a discovery call. And don't forget, we'd love to have you inside our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, where you can find encouragement, support, and connection with other women on this journey. Alright, friend. Let's talk about what you might really be hungry for.

In this episode, I take on something that feels automatic but never actually is: emotional eating, binge eating, and nighttime snacking. These behaviors feel like they just "happen" — but I want to show you that they follow a pattern, step by step, like a movie you can learn to watch and eventually interrupt.It's Not Random — It's a TriggerWhether it's stress, frustration, sadness, boredom, or loneliness, emotional eating and nighttime snacking are responses to a specific trigger. Triggers come through our five senses — a conversation, a smell, something we see or touch — and once they fire, they set off a whole downloaded pattern, step by step by step.What Makes an Emotion "Dysregulated"A dysregulated emotion is simply one you can't manage or sit with in a healthy way — one you avoid, distract from, or that produces a reaction so big it affects your relationships, your work, or your goals. This isn't a personal flaw. Maybe you were never taught how to manage these emotions as a child. Maybe you were told feeling them was weakness. Maybe a traumatic experience taught you that you needed a coping mechanism just to survive the discomfort.The Missing Piece in Every Weight Loss ConversationIf you've dieted your whole life and ridden the same 10+ pound roller coaster over and over, I want to be direct: it is not a discipline problem, and it's not that you don't know what to eat. What's actually happening is a nervous system issue — you're locked in what I call protection mode, and you are easily triggered.The Loaded Gun AnalogyThink of a trigger like a loaded gun: a buildup of emotions, thoughts, and unconscious beliefs, attached to certain coping behaviors — and the moment something pulls that trigger, the whole pattern fires automatically. Find the trigger, and you can start to interrupt the pattern before it fires.Awareness Changes EverythingOnce you become aware of your trigger, you can't become unaware again. What once felt automatic now plays out like a movie you can actually watch — and that awareness alone is often the first step in unraveling the pattern. This is typically where real shifts start to happen, within about a month of doing this work.Two Nervous System StatesProtection mode — where the body favors fat storage and becomes stubborn regardless of effort. Marked by fear, anxiety, doubt, shame, blame, and guilt.Safety mode — where the body can actually let go. Marked by calm, appreciation, gratitude, peace, joy, fulfillment, excitement, and acceptance.Your thoughts and emotions decide which state you're in — which means your "diet" is no longer just about food and movement. It's about what you're feeling, moment to moment.The Real Work (Without Judgment)Emotions like sadness, fear, anger, and joy aren't problems to eliminate — they're messages. Learning to regulate your nervous system means learning to sit with these emotions, release unconscious beliefs, and let the wave pass instead of numbing it. And this all starts with one simple, judgment-free question: what percentage of your time are you actually spending in protection mode versus safety mode?Share Your Takeaway! Tag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!FREE eBook for Coaches! Discover what's replacing traditional advice-based coaching and how you can evolve your approach to create deeper client transformation. Download ‘The End of Advice-Based Coaching' here https://mpwfpractitioner.com Catch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.sherryshaban.com

Send us Fan MailWe're sharing the story behind a significant change for us: why we let go of the name Thin Within and stepped into Revelation Within. We go back to Thin Within's roots in the 1970s, when the simple practice of eating when physically hungry and stopping when satisfied offered a welcome alternative to strict diet rules. While we still value that wisdom, we've also seen how even a helpful boundary can become another form of control when fear, perfectionism, or shame take over. If you've ever turned “Am I hungry?” into a scorecard you could pass or fail, you'll understand why this distinction matters.Over the years, God continued to deepen what we were learning about the “hungers beneath the hunger,” mind renewal, and freedom from shame. Romans 12:2 has become central as we learn to recognize lies about our bodies and our worth, practice truth, and distinguish conviction from condemnation. We've also discovered that this journey is about far more than food—it's about discipleship, identity in Christ, and learning to turn to God instead of counterfeit comforts when life hurts. In Revelation Within, our focus is on allowing God to reveal truth and guide us toward the next faithful step, rather than making a particular body outcome the goal. We hope this conversation helps you understand not only why our name changed, but where God is leading us now.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

In this episode, Rachel and Ashleigh talk about recent struggles with comfort eating, sharing the reality that nearly EVERYONE has experienced at least once: eating in secret, or feeling shame and guilt over their food choices, and eating in a way that doesn't support your goals even when you know you don't really want to. Why do we sometimes eat compulsively even when we tell ourselves we shouldn't, or don't want to? Why do we feel so much shame around "guilty pleasure" eating? Rachel also shares where she has been over the past few months, including another heartbreak/grief cycle, a period of depression, starting a low dose antidepressant, and the body image feelings that come with regaining weight. In addition to sharing some very personal stories, they also offer a range of strategies and tactics for breaking habits that aren't serving you: things like urge surfing, planning, mindfulness and other therapies that can have a big impact.  Some big lessons come out of this episode, including the fact that you are not alone in your struggles; externalizing your fears can make them less scary; and there is always work to be done (and why this is a good thing!) Thank you to our sponsor, True Nutrition, where you can customize your own protein! Choose a mix of protein bases, a range of delicious flavors and sweetness level, and boost your protein with adaptogens, collagen, immune support, electrolytes and much more. Ashleigh loves the chocolate fudge brownie with a grassfed New Zealand beef protein base, and Rachel is testing different protein base combos for the ultimate protein ice cream recipe. Save time, effort, and money by combining all your supplement needs into one delicious protein powder. Head to truenutrition.com/MUSCLE and use the code MUSCLE for 20% off your custom mix! Chapters 00:13 What this episode covers instead of fiber 03:44 Listener feedback on the Strong and Sculpted Shoulders program 05:48 Using food to take the edge off 08:36 Why the brain defaults to food under stress 10:16 Shame, guilt, and eating in secret 11:43 Meeting the pattern with compassion instead of shame 15:13 Getting back on track faster instead of never messing up 16:04 Urge surfing and pausing before you react 19:30 Interrupting the pattern and building new pathways 21:16 Setting up your environment and taking a portion instead of the whole bar 24:43 Working with a coach, structure, and tracking as data 26:11 Change takes time, Ashleigh on eating two dinners 28:25 Rachel on the past few months 30:18 Getting lean while depressed 32:41 Starting an antidepressant and what changed 36:27 Body image, postpartum, and pressure in the fitness industry 39:29 Externalizing it and asking for help 41:27 Stigma around antidepressants and weight loss drugs 45:43 What this podcast is for 47:00 The work is not done 48:55 Sponsor break, True Nutrition 51:42 Sign off Takeaways Both hosts say they eat to cope with stress, and both say that knowing the mechanism does not stop them doing it. Rachel frames the goal as getting back faster rather than never slipping, and says that interrupting the pattern even once starts building new pathways you can prove to yourself. Ashleigh's tool is putting time between the urge and the reaction, five or ten minutes, then deciding, so the choice is a made one either way. Rachel's portion approach for clients: take a serving instead of the whole bar, eat it somewhere else, pay attention to it, then step away and pick a different way to cope if the feeling is still there. Rachel says a low dose antidepressant has helped alongside therapy and her own work, and she is careful to say the medication did not cause the weight gain. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vehl-lpMXM8  Programs Muscle Science For Women, 12-week strength program: https://rgfit.com/msw Grow Your Glutes, 8 weeks: https://rgfit.com/glutes Strong and Sculpted Shoulders, 8 weeks: https://rgfit.com/shoulders Fit Pregnancy Program: https://rgfit.com/fit-pregnancy Dopamine Reset Challenge, 10 days: https://rgfit.com/offers/BAQj63ya  Newsletter: https://substack.com/@musclescienceforwomen  Ashleigh VanHouten: https://ashleighvanhouten.com , Instagram @themusclemaven Rachel Gregory: https://rgfit.com , Instagram @rachelgregory.cns

Live Group Coaching: Mental Restriction, Emotional Eating & The Fuck Yes to YourselfThis one is a live hot seat coaching session from inside The Freedom Collective.Sandy joins me for coaching today, and what unfolds is one of those conversations that touches something really universal. She has done so much work already: she left restriction behind, rebuilt her relationship with food, got into her body in a completely new way. And then life hit hard. Loss, family illness, exhaustion. And food became the thing she defaulted to. And now she is in her head about it, ashamed of herself for it, and wondering why she cannot just choose the things she knows will make her feel better.Sound familiar?This session is for you if:You have done a lot of recovery work and then life happened and you feel like you have gone backwardsYou are emotionally eating and giving yourself a hard time about it even though you know it makes senseYou find yourself mentally restricting even when you are physically eating freelyYou have thoughts of going back to old diets or food rules and then sabotage yourself in response to those thoughtsYou want to understand what the difference between restriction and genuine choice actually feels likeIn this episode, we cover:✨ Why emotional eating during an emotionally depleted season of life makes complete and total sense✨ Why food should always be on your emotional support list, and why putting it there is not a step backwards✨ The difference between being back here and being here: why there is no back, only forward✨ Mental restriction: how judging your food choices, even subtly, creates the same biological drive to eat as physical restriction✨ Why thoughts of going back to old rules or diets can trigger the exact sabotage you are trying to avoid✨ What your brain and nervous system need to see before they will trust that restriction is not coming again✨ The fuck yes to yourself energy: who she is, how she thinks, how she moves through the world and how to start embodying her now✨ Why attachment to outcomes at the gym creates suffering whether you achieve them or not✨ Seasons of life: why this moment is not the moment to overhaul everything, it is the moment to be held by everything you have already built✨ Homework: write the letter to yourself, visit the grocery store as your fuck yes self, notice when mental restriction is quietly running the showPowerful quotes from the episode:

I've coached men and women around food and weight for years, and there's one thing I know for sure: “Just try harder” is NOT a coaching strategy. So I'm doing something a little different. I'm looking for one person to coach through their emotional eating for FREE for 10 weeks – and I'm bringing you along for the ride. This is The Emotional Eating Experiment. We're going to start with the food. The nighttime eating. The cravings. The “I don't even know why I'm doing this” moments. And then we're going to get curious. What's happening right before you eat?What is the food doing for you?What do you believe you should be doing instead?What are you avoiding, suppressing, or not allowing yourself to want? To feel? And what happens when you stop trying to control the behavior and actually understand it? I don't know exactly what we're going to uncover, and honestly, that's what makes this so damn interesting! Because I want you to hear what coaching actually looks like when the answer isn't another diet, more discipline, or a lecture about willpower. You'll get to listen as we work through the real stuff in real time.  If you're tired of fighting with food and curious about what's really going on underneath it, you can apply to be my coaching participant here: https://form.typeform.com/to/Y6m8d1sg Applications are open September 15–27, 2026. Or come back and listen along as we find out.  xoxo Chapters (00:00:02) - Intro to the Emotional Eating Experiment(00:00:24) - The Detective Mindset for Emotional Eating(00:01:34) - Looking for a Coaching Participant(00:03:19) - Why This Idea Matters and Backstory(00:05:04) - Application Timeline and Process(00:06:30) - Who I'm Looking For: Traits and Patterns(00:08:00) - Vulnerability, Coaching, and Being Coached(00:09:28) - Privacy, Anonymity, and Sharing Options(00:10:05) - Application Details and Selection Process(00:11:01) - Why the Holidays Are the Ideal Time(00:12:27) - Closing Invitation and Call to Action(00:13:26) - Outro and Break the Cycle Offer

Why can changing the way you eat feel so emotional, even when you know exactly what you want to change?In this conversation, I sit down with therapist and Mother Hunger author Kelly McDaniel to explore the deeper emotional and relational layers that can become intertwined with food.Through Kelly's Mother Hunger framework, we look at how early experiences with nurturing, safety, attachment, and caregiving may influence the way some of us relate to food later in life—and why food can sometimes become connected with comfort, connection, routine, and relief.We also talk about emotional eating, body image, nervous system regulation, fasting, food noise, GLP-1 medications, and the messages about our bodies that can be passed from one generation to the next.This conversation gave me an entirely new way to think about some of the struggles I've seen women experience when changing how they eat, because sometimes there may be more happening beneath the surface than what's on the plate.In this episode:Kelly's Mother Hunger frameworkWhy food can become emotionally significantWhat Kelly means by “surrogate comfort”Why changing eating patterns can bring up difficult emotionsFood and nervous system regulationWhat mothers can unintentionally teach daughters about their bodiesKelly's perspective on food noise and GLP-1 medicationsHow support and connection can help us create new patternsMORE ON KELLY MCDANIELInstagram: @kellymcdanieltherapyMother Hunger, Revised EditionFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep369Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

In this episode of The No Sugarcoating Podcast I am talking about:   The Emotional Eating Trigger: "I Can't Waste Food"  Why Guilt is Fuelling Ignoring Your Fullness Cues Steps to Overcoming Guilt Around Wasting Food   Health Practitioners sign up for the Body Freedom Certification Waitlist: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/body-freedom-certification-waitlist      Take the NEW Free Hormone Imbalance Quiz here: https://amberapproved.ca/hormone-imbalance-quiz    Subscribe to newsletter: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up    SHOW LINKS: Click below to schedule a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/  Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 668 about what it's like to work with me here: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast/668  Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/  Subscribe and listen on iTunes or your favorite podcast app.   TIMESTAMPS The Emotional Eating Trigger: "I Can't Waste Food" (05:54) Why Guilt is Fuelling Ignoring Your Fullness Cues (13:25). Steps to Overcoming Guilt Around Wasting Food (22:36).   MY PARTNERS: Designs For Health Blood Sugar Bundle! One of the hardest parts of overcoming my emotional eating was the INSANE SUGAR and carb cravings. It was the intense sugar and carb cravings. That's why I created my Blood Sugar Bundle with Designs for Health to support your body while you work on emotional eating and breaking binge patterns. It includes chromium for blood sugar balance, L-glutamine to help curb cravings fast, a high-quality probiotic for gut health, and a clean Pure Paleo protein powder to keep you full and stable. I only recommend Designs for Health to my clients because they are third-party tested, family-owned, and use the highest quality ingredients. Quality matters when it comes to truly supporting your body and getting results. Get 30% off The Blood Sugar Bundle in USA and Canada automatically applied at checkout below! Canada Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off!  USA Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off! You can also get 30% off any Designs for Health supplements anytime, it's my gift to you. Canada: www.designsforhealth.ca  (code AMBER30) USA: www.designsforhealth.com (code AMBER88)   MY PARTNERS: HERBAL FACE FOOD Stubborn eczema, red spots, aging spots, or acne on your face, chest, arms, or back from hormones or hard water damage? I have something SO amazing for you. Our mineral-heavy water started impacting my skin the moment we moved, and I had never experienced eczema or skin issues in my life. Hard water can strip natural oils, disrupt the microbiome, and weaken the skin barrier — leaving you inflamed, reactive, and stuck in flare-ups. That's exactly what happened to my neck, and within almost two weeks of using Herbal Face Food, my eczema is almost gone. This stuff is legit — and I only share my favorite things that actually work. Their formulas are made with ultra-potent, organic, whole-plant botanicals rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and phytonutrients that calm inflammation, rebuild the skin barrier, and fight visible signs of aging instead of masking symptoms.     The Cure is their most targeted antioxidant treatment designed to visibly improve stubborn concerns like eczema, melasma, rosacea, scarring, sun damage, and deeper signs of aging. The Cream is a deeply hydrating, ultra-potent botanical moisturizer that firms, smooths, strengthens the skin barrier, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The Soap gently cleanses without stripping, using powerful plant concentrates to protect, nourish, and support healthy, youthful-looking skin on both the face and body. If your skin has been struggling from hormones, environmental stress, hard water damage, or premature aging, I'm sharing exactly what I'm using and why it's working.    Shop through my link in the show notes or visit https://herbalfacefood.com/?ref=AMBER88 and use code AMBER88 at checkout for 30% off your entire order.

When is it actually safe to focus on a health, weight loss or muscle-building goal after struggling with food?In this episode, I answer this question from a Food Freedom member.We talk about what “health” really means, why Food Freedom is not about overcoming binge eating so you can diet again, and the deeper identity shift that needs to happen first.I also share 5 signs that may indicate you may be in a safer place to pursue a health goal, plus the questions to ask yourself before intentionally changing your food intake.If you want help getting more control over emotional eating, head over to my Instagram and comment RESET on my latest post to get my Emotional Eating Circuit Breaker audio.Disclaimer: This episode is for general education only and is not individual psychological, medical or dietetic advice. If you have a current or previous eating disorder, significant disordered eating, or concerns about your physical or mental health, seek personalised support from an appropriately qualified health professional before making intentional changes to your food intake, weight or exercise.@ 02:31.47  Getting rid of this idea of weight loss @  09:27.16 How to work on your body or your body performance goals without it being a weight loss goal@11:46.54 5 signs you may be in a safer place to pursue a health or performance goalI am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt. If you're struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/mindfoodsteph_funnel_52681 Social media:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindfoodsteph/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindfoodsteph/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess's biggest struggles were brain fog, carb addiction, chronic cravings, and feeling trapped in a cycle of restriction, bingeing, and constantly thinking about food. Despite being a health coach, strength athlete, and competing in triathlons and powerlifting, Jess couldn't "moderate" sugar or highly processed foods. Jess originally found carnivore because she was always searching for ways to optimize her health. With a strong family history of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and addiction, she wanted to do everything she could to improve her long-term health. Even before carnivore, she knew she did better with abstinence than moderation, but believed moderation was the goal everyone was supposed to achieve. Carnivore gave Jess incredible mental clarity, stable energy, freedom from constant cravings, and improved metabolic health. But more importantly, it became the tool that revealed she wasn't failing at moderation…she was dealing with food addiction. Socials: Website: https://www.jessicaoar.com/ Tiktok/YouTube: @JessOarBePowerFULL IG: @JessicaOar Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:36 Introduction 05:52 Struggling with food discipline 07:32 Starting a carnivore diet journey 13:25 Handling food cravings and addiction 15:05 Managing daily stresses and emotions 18:50 Carnivore diet's impact on addiction 21:54 Pre-measuring food vs. intuitive eating 27:42 Health check and diet approach 30:09 Breaking sugar addiction 31:52 Launching a virtual carnivore gym Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs ‪#Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker  #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.

Sometimes the hardest part isn't knowing what to do. It's having the mental capacity to do one more damn thing.This week, I'm talking off the cuff about the invisible mental weight I've been carrying with back-to-school, parenting, diabetes care, work, routines, and all the little things that somehow end up taking up so much space in your brain.And yes, this still connects to emotional eating, body image, and weight loss because none of that happens in a bubble. Sometimes you don't need more discipline. You need fewer tabs open, a lower barrier to entry, and a little more awareness of what you're actually carrying.Irresistible Links:

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when life changes so much that you no longer recognize yourself?In this episode of the FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast, Turo talks with author Sacha Hughes about grief, divorce, people-pleasing, alcohol, self-sabotage, emotional eating, and what it takes to rebuild your relationship with yourself.Sacha shares how losing her mother at a young age, going through divorce, raising children, and years of looking outside herself for love and validation shaped the way she lived. She also opens up about using alcohol and partying to numb pain, constantly putting others on a pedestal, and eventually realizing that the relationship she most needed to repair was the one with herself. They discuss why women often put everyone else first, how people-pleasing can become a form of self-abandonment, why social media can feed the need for validation, and how self-awareness can change the way we approach food, exercise, sleep, relationships, and everyday habits.You'll learn: Why difficult life events can make healthy habits disappear  How grief and self-sabotage can become connected  Why people-pleasing can erode self-trust  What it looks like to stop abandoning yourself  Why huge promises often fail  How small, realistic actions can support long-term change  How emotional states affect food, alcohol, exercise, and sleep  Why all-or-nothing thinking keeps people stuck  How to distinguish self-acceptance from giving up  Why external validation can become addictive  How Sacha rebuilt confidence and learned to trust herself again Sacha is the author of Love, Grief, and More Sex Than Pinot, part of the Soho Summers series.Connect with Sacha HughesWebsite: https://www.sachahughes.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sachahughes/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SachaHughesAuthor/Publishers: www.oceanbreezepublishing.comConnect with Turo:IG @personaltrainer_turoWebsite: personaltrainerturo.itTry The Consistency ResetMy new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits.Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy.Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

(REUPLOAD) ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING FOR TALK OF E.D ⚠️ If you've been struggling with emotional eating, we've been there and we want to share our experience and how we worked through it. Also we want to emphasize that we are not medical professionals, therapists, or licensed experts and we are just sharing our own experience and opinions. If you're struggling, please reach out to a professional and know that you're not alone!

Send us Fan MailWe know how easily dieting can pull us into an exhausting cycle of rigid control, inevitable slip-ups, and shame. In this episode, we take a clear and honest look at what Christian freedom with food can actually look like—and whether it's really different from another diet plan with spiritual language added. We explain what Revelation Within is at its core: a Christ-centered approach that brings mind renewal, identity in Christ, spirit-led eating, joyful movement, and learning from experience together. Rather than focusing only on changing behavior, we talk about what may be happening underneath our eating and how food can become a way of coping with loneliness, anxiety, pressure, or pain.We also share some practical ways to recognize whether this approach might fit where you are right now. Maybe you're simply tired of the shame-and-control cycle, questioning the messages of diet culture, or longing to bring your faith into your relationship with food and your body. We're honest about outcomes, too: we don't promise weight loss, but we don't shame anyone for wanting body change. Instead, we invite you to bring your hopes, fears, and mixed motives to God and learn to trust Him one step at a time. If you've been wondering what Revelation Within is really about, we hope this conversation gives you clarity, encouragement, and a starting point for your own journey.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

What if improving your health involves more than food, exercise, and supplements? In this episode, Dr. Tabatha Barber explores women's health, hormones, chronic stress, gut health, fasting, and the gut-brain connection—and how faith can support the healing journey.Dr. Tabatha Barber shares her powerful journey from teenage motherhood and high school dropout to becoming a triple board-certified physician. Along the way, her own health challenges led her to look beyond conventional approaches and explore functional medicine, nervous system health, fasting, and the connection between physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.Chapter[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:30] Topic and Guest Introduction[03:08] Dr. Tabatha Barber's Story[08:25] OBGYNs: Not Women's Health Experts[10:35] What Women Need to Know About Birth Controls[12:00] From Surgeon to Functional Medicine[13:35] Chronic Stress & the Nervous System[15:00] Living in Fight-or-Flight[16:20] Wired, Tired & Nervous System Recovery[17:48] Faith as Part of the Healing Journey[19:35] Generational Differences in Women's Health[24:44] Hormone Replacement Therapy & Women's Choices[27:08] What Is the Fast 2 Faith Program?[28:37] Fasting From Food & Nourishing the Soul[30:40] The Gut Microbiome & Whole-Body Health[34:00] The Nervous System-Gut Connection[36:00] Gut Health, Cravings & Hormones[37:35] Emotional Eating & Healthy Alternatives[38:02] Upcoming Events & How to Connect with Dr. Barber[40:47] Finding Joy, Legos & PickleballResources mentioned:Dr. Tabatha Barber Website: drtabatha.comFast to Faith Program: fasttofaith.comCandace Cameron Bure Live on Tour: https://candacecbure.com/tourConnect with today's guest:IG: @gutsydrtabathaFacebook: @DrTabathaDr. Tabatha Barber is a triple board-certified physician, two-time best-selling author, entrepreneur, and founder of the Fast to Faith® movement, a global mission helping women heal their bodies, renew their minds, and deepen their relationship with God. After overcoming adversity as a teenage mother and high school dropout, she built a successful medical career and discovered that true healing requires transformation of the body, mind, and spirit.Through her Fast to Faith® 40-Day Program, Dr. Tabatha has helped thousands of women address weight struggles, hormone imbalance, gut dysfunction, chronic inflammation, food addiction, and emotional burdens by combining functional medicine, fasting, neuroscience, and biblical principles. She is also the founder of the Fast to Faith Coaching Academy® and the Fast to Faith® supplement line.Driven by a vision to help one million women heal—and equip them to help another million—Dr. Tabatha is leading a movement of women toward greater health, strength, confidence, and purpose while giving back through charitable partnerships that support women, children, families, and communities in need.P.S. If you're just checking out the show to see if it's a good fit for you, welcome!If you're really serious about becoming Visibly Fit, you'll get the best experience if you download the worksheets available at https://wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast.

Binge eating doesn't just affect what happens in the kitchen.It can impact your mood, confidence, sex life, self-worth, mental health, relationships and your ability to actually feel present in your own life.In this episode, I'm talking about the hidden cost of binge eating especially when everyone around you thinks you're healthy, fit and disciplined, but behind closed doors you're carrying shame around food and terrified anyone will find out.We're also talking about the exhausting cycle of doing well, slipping back into old habits, promising yourself “this is the last time,” and waiting until Monday to start again.At some point, you have to get radically honest with yourself about what this cycle is costing you.Because you were not meant to spend your life obsessing over food and calories.You were meant to enjoy date night.Be present with your family.Feel joy.Feel confident.Feel at home in your body.And have a life so full that food is no longer taking up all of your brain space.This episode is your reminder that you can draw a line in the sand, commit to the process and sustainably conquer binge eating instead of continuing the same start-and-stop cycle for another year.Message me CONQUER on Instagram and I'll send you the details for CONQUER 2.0.CONNECT WITH LORNA:---＞ Instagram @lorna_bingeeatingcoachhttps://www.instagram.com/lorna_bingeeatingcoach/---＞ TikTok @lorna_bingeeatingcoach https://www.tiktok.com/@lorna_bingeeatingcoach

Episode SummaryThis is a solo Mini Mikkipedia on emotional eating, prompted by a practitioner who asked Mikki how to help a client who describes herself as a lifelong emotional eater — someone who eats when she is stressed, eats when the day has been long and she finally sits down, and has tried everything she has read about without anything sticking. Rather than going straight to coping strategies, Mikki starts by asking whether it is emotional eating at all.The answer she gives is careful. Emotional eating is measured by questionnaires like the Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire and the Emotional Eating Scale, but when high scorers are put in a lab under a genuinely induced negative mood, they largely do not eat more than anyone else — and the group that reliably does eat more is restrained eaters, meaning dieters. That does not make emotional eating imaginary: it shows up consistently in clinical binge eating, and phone-based sampling in ordinary life does show boredom, stress and low mood preceding craving. Mikki's position is that someone calling themselves an emotional eater is describing something real but may have the mechanism wrong. A large share of it, she argues, is under-fuelling, chaotic eating and under-sleeping with an emotional trigger sitting on top — so the mechanical causes come first, and only what survives that audit is worth treating as an emotional problem. The second half is practical: regular eating structure, tracking the trigger rather than the food, one if-then plan, affect labelling, and letting a self-limiting urge pass. Useful if you work with clients who use this label about themselves, or you use it about yourself.Key TopicsWhy the emotional eating questionnaires may not measure what they claim — high scorers largely do not eat more than anyone else when negative mood is genuinely induced in a lab, and across a meta-analysis of 56 experimental studies in nearly 3,700 participants the group who reliably ate more were dieters, not self-identified emotional eatersWhere emotional eating does hold up: clinical binge eating, and real-life phone sampling showing boredom, stress and low mood preceding cravingRestraint as a driver — attempted restriction predicting the next loss-of-control episode better than actual restriction did, and why the attempt matters more than the achieved deficitThe mechanical audit to run first: enough food earlier in the day, protein at each meal, satiety signals like volume, speed, texture and flavour, long gaps without eating, and sleepHow sleep restriction raises ghrelin, lowers leptin and shifts brain activity away from the frontal and insular regions towards the amygdala — and why someone on six hours of sleep presents identically to an emotional eater but needs a different interventionThe two patterns worth distinguishing: clock-locked eating that goes sideways between five and ten at night regardless of the day, and situation-locked eating that tracks events insteadWhy a regular eating structure removes the physiological amplifier and makes the emotional signal visibleTracking the trigger rather than the food for two weeks, why most people find their triggers far narrower than they assumed, and why an if-then plan works better when it adds a behaviour than when it removes oneAffect labelling, and urges being self-limiting — rising, peaking and falling within about 10 to 20 minutes whether or not you act on themSelf-criticism after an episode reliably predicting more eating, and self-compassion tested as the alternativeChapters00:00 Introduction and the emotional eating label04:00 Ruling out under-fuelling and sleep06:59 Clock-locked versus situation-locked eating09:52 Building a regular eating structure11:55 Tracking the trigger and if-then plans14:09 Affect labelling and riding out the urge16:27 Self-compassion and when to refer on18:33 Recap and closeQuestionnaires discussedDutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (DEBQ) — van Strien, T., Frijters, J. E. R., Bergers, G. P. A., & Defares, P. B. (1986). The Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) for assessment of restrained, emotional, and external eating behavior. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 5(2), 295–315.Emotional Eating Scale (EES) — Arnow, B., Kenardy, J., & Agras, W. S. (1995). The Emotional Eating Scale: the development of a measure to assess coping with negative affect by eating. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 18(1), 79–90.Studies and research discussedReferenced in the order they come up in the episode. Mikki describes each by its finding rather than by citation, so these have been identified afterwards and matched on population, design and reported numbers.Whether the emotional eating scales measure what they claim (01:36, 02:19) — Bongers, P., & Jansen, A. (2016). Emotional eating is not what you think it is and emotional eating scales do not measure what you think they measure. Frontiers in Psychology, 7, 1932. Concludes the scales lack predictive and discriminative validity, and may instead capture how people think about the relationship between mood and eating rather than what they actually eat.The meta-analysis of 56 experimental studies (02:35, 03:12) — Evers, C., Dingemans, A., Junghans, A. F., & Boevé, A. (2018). Feeling bad or feeling good, does emotion affect your consumption of food? A meta-analysis of the experimental evidence. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 92, 195–208. Fifty-six experimental studies, 3,670 participants. Negative emotion increased eating in restrained eaters; it did not increase eating in people with overweight or obesity, in people with eating disorders, or in self-assessed emotional eaters.Attempted restraint versus actual restriction (04:20) — Manasse, S. M., et al. (2023). Differentiating types of dietary restraint and their momentary relations with loss-of-control eating. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 56(4). Ecological momentary assessment over 7–14 days in 96 adults with binge-spectrum eating disorders.Brain imaging after sleep deprivation (05:38) — Greer, S. M., Goldstein, A. N., & Walker, M. P. (2013). The impact of sleep deprivation on food desire in the human brain. Nature Communications, 4, 2259. Reduced activity in frontal and insular evaluation regions alongside amplified amygdala activity, with increased desire for high-calorie food tracking the subjective severity of sleep loss.The single night of sleep curtailment (06:06) — Yang, C.-L., Schnepp, J., & Tucker, R. M. (2019). Increased hunger, food cravings, food reward, and portion size selection after sleep curtailment in women without obesity. Nutrients, 11(3), 663. Habitual seven-to-nine-hour sleepers, time in bed cut by a third for one night; more hunger and cravings, more chocolate consumed on a progressive ratio task, and larger self-selected lunch portions.Affect and craving in daily life (08:34) — Aulbach, M. B., Bamberg, C., Reichenberger, J., Arend, A.-K., & Blechert, J. (2025). Bidirectional associations between affect and food craving within and between individuals: A mega-analysis. Appetite, 209, 107936. Eight pooled ecological momentary assessment studies, 764 participants, four to six daily questionnaires over 7–20 days. Negative momentary states were associated with more craving at the same moment; the mega-analysis did not find a sign...

What if lasting physical healing requires more than changing what you eat or taking another supplement? In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Michele Scarlet sits down with Amber Romaniuk, an emotional eating, digestive, and hormone expert, to explore the powerful connection between mindset, self-worth, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, gut health, hormone health, and physical wellbeing. Amber shares her deeply personal health transformation, including her experiences with food addiction, binge eating, bulimia, emotional eating, body image struggles, self-sabotage, and tying her self-worth to her weight and appearance. She explains how years of negative self-talk, unworthiness, stress, and difficulty processing emotions influenced her relationship with food and her body. The conversation explores why mindset work can be an important part of a broader root cause healing approach and why supporting the gut, hormones, blood sugar, and nervous system while doing emotional and mindset work may create more capacity for lasting change. Michele and Amber discuss nervous system dysregulation, cortisol, gut dysfunction, hormone imbalance, emotional triggers, perfectionism, people pleasing, boundaries, self-love, inner child healing, and the importance of learning to trust your own body and intuition. They also explore the difference between simply checking wellness practices off a list and actually becoming connected to what your body needs. Amber shares practical tools including conscious breathing, journaling, tapping, movement, sunlight, grounding, and learning to pause before making decisions. Most importantly, this episode is about empowerment: understanding that healing is not a quick fix or a one-time protocol. It is an ongoing process of building awareness, rewiring old patterns, developing self-worth, regulating the nervous system, and learning to work with your body rather than against it. If you are interested in emotional eating, food addiction, mindset healing, gut health, hormone health, nervous system regulation, self-worth, body image, functional health, functional medicine, root cause healing, or holistic health, this conversation offers a powerful perspective on the deeper side of health transformation. GLP-1 Practitioner Week | September 14–18 Your clients are already asking about GLP-1s. Make sure you're equipped to support them knowledgeably, responsibly, and within your scope. Join GLP-1 Practitioner Week FREE: http://www.fdntraining.com/glp1 Use code 'GLP1' at checkout.

Many of us believe our struggles with food are about discipline, motivation, or willpower.But what if they're actually rooted in a younger version of ourselves who is still trying to keep us safe?In this episode, I explore the powerful connection between inner child healing, unconscious programming, and emotional eating. I share how childhood experiences—even those we barely remember—can continue shaping our beliefs, relationships, and behaviors around food decades later.This conversation is an invitation to move beyond asking, "What's wrong with me?" and instead begin asking,"What part of me is asking to feel safe?"Your Inner Child Still Lives Within YouInside every adult is a younger version of themselves.The beliefs we formed as children about love, belonging, rejection, safety, and worthiness don't disappear with age. Unless we consciously heal them, they continue influencing our decisions today.I share a personal story about feeling rejected as a young girl and how that younger part of me can still surface today. Healing isn't about erasing the past—it's about learning to nurture the parts of ourselves that still carry those wounds.Trauma Lives in the Nervous SystemWhen painful experiences aren't processed, our nervous system continues replaying them.Those experiences gradually become stories...Stories about love.Stories about trust.Stories about safety.Stories about who we believe we are.Without healing, each new experience can reinforce those old beliefs, creating patterns that feel automatic until we bring awareness to them.Food Often Becomes a Form of ProtectionOne of the most important truths in this episode is that food is rarely just about food.When our nervous system feels unsafe, it naturally seeks comfort and protection.For many people, food becomes that source of safety.I also discuss how, for some individuals who have experienced deep trauma, the unconscious mind may use weight as protection—believing it can reduce vulnerability or prevent future harm.This isn't self-sabotage.It's survival.Your Conscious Mind Wants Change. Your Unconscious Mind Wants Safety.You may truly desire to improve your health, nourish your body, or release weight.But if your unconscious mind believes those changes create danger, it will work hard to keep you where you feel safest.This is why so many people feel like they're constantly fighting themselves.The goal isn't more willpower.The goal is creating enough safety that both your conscious and unconscious mind can move in the same direction.Healing Creates Lasting TransformationMost of our daily decisions happen unconsciously.The way we eat...The way we respond to stress...The way we navigate relationships...The way we spend money...Much of it comes from programming developed years ago.The beautiful news is this:Programming can change.Healing is possible.And when you begin creating safety within yourself, your behaviors naturally begin to shift.Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityDiscover the skill that will set the next generation of coaches apart.Grab your FREE copy of ‘Irreplaceable Coach Playbook': www.mpwfpractitioner.comListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Send us Fan MailWhat we say about food, exercise, weight, and our own bodies can stay with our children for decades.Many adults grew up hearing things like “clean your plate,” “I need to lose weight,” “I was bad today,” or “I need to work off what I ate.” Most parents don't want to pass those messages on but knowing what to say instead isn't always easy.In this episode, Turo talks with Dr. Whitney Casares, board-certified pediatrician, author, and founder of Modern Mommy Doc and Raising Body-Confident Kids, about helping children develop a healthier relationship with food, movement, and their bodies.Whitney explains the difference between body confidence and body positivity, why focusing too much on a child's weight can backfire, and what parents can say when a child tells them, “I'm fat.”They also discuss emotional eating, good and bad food labels, exercise as punishment, grandparents commenting on weight, and how parents can pursue their own health or weight-loss goals without passing diet culture on to their children.In this episode, you'll learn: What body confidence really means  How parents unknowingly pass down body-image beliefs  What to say when your child says, “I'm fat”  Why labeling foods as good or bad can create problems  How to talk about nutritious foods without making other foods forbidden  How parents can unintentionally influence emotional eating  Why exercise should not be punishment for eating  How to focus on health without making weight the only measure  What to do when grandparents or relatives comment on a child's body  How to lose weight yourself without making weight loss your child's focus  Three principles new parents can use from the very beginning  One simple way to start building body confidence at home today Whitney's book, Raising Body-Confident Kids, is available wherever books are sold.Learn more:https://raisingbodyconfidentkids.comFollow Whitney:@modernmommydoc @raising.body.confident.kidsTry The Consistency ResetMy new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits.Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy.Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Michelle for an honest and encouraging conversation about what it looks like to find peace with food after decades of dieting, striving, and struggling with body image. Michelle shares how she first discovered Thin Within (later Revelation Within), walked away when things seemed “good,” and eventually returned when her efforts to control food began to unravel. Together, we explore spirit-led eating, the difference between restriction and freedom, and why grace—not willpower—is at the heart of lasting change. Michelle also vulnerably shares about early image pressure, trauma, and using food as comfort, and how she is learning to let Jesus meet her in those tender places without condemnation.We also get practical as Michelle shares the mind-renewal tools she uses in everyday life, including the simple question, “What is true, God?” We talk about using Scripture to challenge lies like “I'm no good” and “I have to fix this to be okay,” while discovering how a secure identity in Christ affects not only our relationship with food and our bodies, but also fear of man, conflict, disappointment, and anxiety. If you're longing for Christian eating freedom, healing from diet culture, or a calmer relationship with food and your body, we hope Michelle's story gives you both encouragement and a next step toward experiencing God's grace right in the middle of everyday life.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

Today, I'm talking to Amber Romaniuk, an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 13 years experience helping high achieving women create a level of body confidence, intuition and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. She does this through addressing the key negative thoughts, patterns and limiting beliefs that keep women stuck in the same behaviors for years and decades, that they haven't been able to break. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has 2+ million downloads, over 600 episodes and is listened to in over 90 countries. Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods, and spending 5 years balancing her hormones and digestion. She also dismantled her deep limiting beliefs and behaviors keeping her stuck in the same looping patterns. Now she helps others achieve the biggest healing miracles of Body Freedom™ so they have the confidence and health to create amazing lives. In the episode today, Amber talks about evening overeating - what it is, what causes it and how to support yourself with this, if you're struggling. Amber shares a whole range of perspectives, talking about blood sugar, hormones, emotions, habits and self-care. I hope that you enjoy it. To find out more about Amber's work or to book a consultation, please go to https://amberapproved.ca/ Instagram@amberromaniuk  

Emotional eating isn't always about willpower. Sometimes, it's what happens when you're exhausted, stressed, overwhelmed, or simply trying to get through a really long day.

Galina Denzel is a somatic educator, author, and somatic practitioner specializing in helping women heal from emotional eating and connect with their true needs - to feel at home in their body, to be able nourish themselves with sensitivity and satisfaction and to live authentically from their heart. She's the author of the book "Peace with Self, Peace with Food - a trauma healing approach for emotional eating". After healing her own 25-year struggle with disordered eating, Galina now helps her students create a new relationship with food and their bodies through nervous system and somatic work. She believes that no matter how long you have suffered in your relationship with food, within you is the power to transform it. https://purebelonging.com/fatlossbasics (this will give listeners access to a 3 part free workshop on the science of the nervous system and our relationship with food) purebelonging.com/chapter - free chapter from my book https://purebelonging.com/peace-with-food-transformation-group/ - invitation to come on a Free Call and see if working with me is right for you

OVERVIEW: In this episode, Ashley sits down with guest Holly Bertone to discuss all things related to emotional eating, which can feel like a relentless cycle, one that many of us struggle with daily. Holly Bertone explores the complexities of this issue, drawing on personal experiences and unique insights that can help listeners break free from unhealthy eating patterns. Inside this episode, Ashley and Holly discuss: Understanding what emotional eating really is The impact the dieting culture has on us The Emotional Eating Forensics Framework RESOURCES: Check out Holly's website and services here: https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/ Join my Rise workout program HERE: https://www.metabolicfix.com/rise Click here to schedule your FREE alignment call to see if my 1:1 coaching program is a good fit for you: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/7de98067/appointment/18062930/calendar/4677043?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=18062930 Email us at: Support@metabolicfix.com Click Here to learn more about my 1:1 coaching program https://metabolicfix.com/one Take My PHASE ASSESSMENT QUIZ HERE: https://www.metabolicfix.com/phase-quiz Follow Ashley on Instagram: @ashley_fillmore1 Want to see which one of my programs is the best for you? Take my Services Quiz: https://www.metabolicfix.com/services-quiz Take my FREE Metabolic Damage Quiz here: https://metabolicfix.com/md-quiz

I tried recreating my old McDonald's order from my heaviest days and the number was wild: roughly 5,000 calories in what used to feel like a “normal” day of eating. But the most important part wasn't the calorie math or the fast food breakdown. It was the reason I always bought two of everything: a real, irrational fear that I'd run out of food and the comfort would end. That's emotional eating in plain English, and we pull the thread on how routines, familiarity, and anxiety can drive overeating more than taste ever does. From there we pivot into nutrition misinformation and food marketing, because the same brain that wants certainty also wants simple rules. We talk about influencer health claims, undisclosed partnerships, and why audiences eventually get tired of confident nonsense. We also break down misleading label language like “non-GMO turkey” and “antibiotic-free” messaging that sounds meaningful while saying almost nothing. Then we shout out clever examples of packaging makeovers that prove how easy it is to make the same product look “clean” or “healthy” with nothing but design and wording. We keep it grounded with budget-friendly healthy eating advice too: you don't need premium stores or overpriced organic hype to eat well, hit protein goals, or support weight loss. Along the way, we take a few hilarious detours into mascot lore, measurement chaos, and other pop culture oddities that somehow make the media literacy lesson stick. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves a good label rant, and leave a review. What's the most misleading “healthy” claim you've seen on a package? Support the showYou can find us on social media here:Rob TiktokRob InstagramLiam TiktokLiam Instagram

Welcome to How Humans Heal. In this episode, I'm joined by Tricia Nelson, an emotional eating expert and the best-selling author of Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now. Tricia is also the host of the Confessions of a Binge Eater podcast. After struggling with her weight for years, Tricia realized that diets weren't working because the actual issue what not the food she was eating, but the emotions that were driving her to eat instead of feel. She healed herself and became inspired to help others. I'm so glad to have this opportunity to talk with Tricia and for her to share her wisdom with all of you. We're here to help you! LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:   Try Tricia's Quit Sugar Challenge: https://xj108.isrefer.com/go/quit/DW/    Take Dr. Doni's Stress Type Quiz: https://doctordoni.com/quiz/stress-quiz/   Schedule A Chat With Dr. Doni: https://intakeq.com/new/hhsnib/vuaovx    Read the full episode notes and find more information: https://doctordoni.com/blog/podcasts/ MORE RESOURCES FROM DR. DONI:   Quick links to social media, free guides and programs, and more: https://doctordoni.com/links     Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

Send us Fan MailSometimes our lives look “fine” on the outside while we feel ruled on the inside by pressure, cravings, people-pleasing, and the belief that we have to earn rest. In this episode, we get practical about boundaries as loving limits that protect our freedom—especially when food, body image, exercise, and coping habits become tangled up with shame and urgency. We begin with movement and exercise, talking honestly about how easy it is to use workouts to repay eating, chase worthiness, or push through pain. From there, we explore “counterfeit comforts” like scrolling, streaming, shopping, overworking, alcohol, and reassurance-seeking. One of the simplest tools we return to is the pause: before we reach for the next distraction or comfort, we stop, name what we're feeling, ask, “What am I hoping to receive?”, and invite God into the moment so we can choose rather than simply react.We also talk about boundaries with our time, relationships, and rest, including practical words we can use when we encounter pressure, disrespect, harsh tones, or yelling. We explore how over-explaining can become an attempt to manage someone else's opinion and how Galatians 6 helps us distinguish between carrying another person's burdens and taking responsibility for their load. And because productivity culture often teaches us that we can rest only after everything is finished—which is basically never—we come back to the importance of receiving rest without having to earn it. We close with five discernment questions to bring to God, helping us recognize the difference between healthy boundaries and fear-based walls, punishment, or control.If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a grace-filled “no,” and leave a review so more people can find the podcast.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

In this episode of Lisa's Corner, Head Coach Lisa takes an honest look at emotional eating and the moments when food becomes about more than hunger. From late-night trips to the pantry after a long, exhausting day to the guilt that often follows, Lisa breaks down why these behaviors are deeply human—and not a sign that you lack discipline or willpower.

Self-care podcast exploring Ways Being an Empath Triggers Emotional Eating, Addressing Taking on Everyone's "Stuff" & Managing Being an Empath to Overcome Emotional Eating. TOPICS:: ** Ways Being an Empath Triggers Emotional Eating (21:58). ** Addressing Taking on Everyone's "Stuff" (30:59). ** Managing Being an Empath to Overcome Emotional Eating (39:15).   NOTES:: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/687 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.ca   Health Practitioners sign up for the Body Freedom Certification Waitlist: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/body-freedom-certification-waitlist     Take the NEW Free Hormone Imbalance Quiz here: https://amberapproved.ca/hormone-imbalance-quiz    Subscribe to newsletter: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up    SHOW LINKS: Click below to schedule a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/  Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 668 about what it's like to work with me here: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast/668  Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/    MY PARTNERS: Designs For Health Blood Sugar Bundle! One of the hardest parts of overcoming my emotional eating was the INSANE SUGAR and carb cravings. It was the intense sugar and carb cravings. That's why I created my Blood Sugar Bundle with Designs for Health to support your body while you work on emotional eating and breaking binge patterns. It includes chromium for blood sugar balance, L-glutamine to help curb cravings fast, a high-quality probiotic for gut health, and a clean Pure Paleo protein powder to keep you full and stable. I only recommend Designs for Health to my clients because they are third-party tested, family-owned, and use the highest quality ingredients. Quality matters when it comes to truly supporting your body and getting results. Get 30% off The Blood Sugar Bundle in USA and Canada automatically applied at checkout below! Canada Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off!  USA Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off! You can also get 30% off any Designs for Health supplements anytime, it's my gift to you. Canada: www.designsforhealth.ca  (code AMBER30) USA: www.designsforhealth.com (code AMBER88)   MY PARTNERS: HERBAL FACE FOOD Stubborn eczema, red spots, aging spots, or acne on your face, chest, arms, or back from hormones or hard water damage? I have something SO amazing for you. Our mineral-heavy water started impacting my skin the moment we moved, and I had never experienced eczema or skin issues in my life. Hard water can strip natural oils, disrupt the microbiome, and weaken the skin barrier — leaving you inflamed, reactive, and stuck in flare-ups. That's exactly what happened to my neck, and within almost two weeks of using Herbal Face Food, my eczema is almost gone. This stuff is legit — and I only share my favorite things that actually work. Their formulas are made with ultra-potent, organic, whole-plant botanicals rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and phytonutrients that calm inflammation, rebuild the skin barrier, and fight visible signs of aging instead of masking symptoms. The Cure is their most targeted antioxidant treatment designed to visibly improve stubborn concerns like eczema, melasma, rosacea, scarring, sun damage, and deeper signs of aging. The Cream is a deeply hydrating, ultra-potent botanical moisturizer that firms, smooths, strengthens the skin barrier, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The Soap gently cleanses without stripping, using powerful plant concentrates to protect, nourish, and support healthy, youthful-looking skin on both the face and body. If your skin has been struggling from hormones, environmental stress, hard water damage, or premature aging, I'm sharing exactly what I'm using and why it's working. Shop through my link in the show notes or visit https://herbalfacefood.com/?ref=AMBER88 and use code AMBER88 at checkout for 30% off your entire order.

It's nine o'clock at night. You're standing at the kitchen counter, eating something you didn't even really want.You weren't hungry. You know you weren't. And tomorrow you'll do the thing you always do, which is decide you just need more willpower.Friend, it was never about willpower.You already know what you're supposed to eat. You could teach the class. So why is it still so hard? Why does the food win at the end of a long day, every time?Because the reason we reach for food when we're not hungry has almost nothing to do with food. And until you understand what's actually driving it, no meal plan on earth is going to stick.In this episode, I'm walking you through what's really happening: the name for what you've been doing (I use it with my coaching clients all the time, and once you hear it, you'll see it everywhere), the reason your own hormones might be quietly setting the whole cycle in motion, and why you cannot shame or white knuckle your way out of this, no matter how many times you've tried.And I'll show you what to reach for instead, including the one thing most women completely overlook when the feelings get big.You are not weak. You are not broken. You've been using the only tool you had.Come find out what your body has actually been hungry for.And when you're ready to take the physical piece off the table, so the cravings quiet down and this all gets easier, the Thin Adapted System will walk you through it, step by step. Learn more at GetThinlicious.com/ThinAdaptedSystem.

SummaryWhat if you didn't need more willpower to control your cravings?In this episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen break down what really happens between having a craving and deciding to eat. They explain why slowing down during that small window can help you make a choice instead of reacting on autopilot. Chase and Chris cover four different types of cravings: physical hunger, habitual cravings, emotional cravings, and cravings caused by eating too little or restricting foods. They explain why knowing what type of craving you have can help you figure out what your body actually needs.They also walk through the Zen 10 technique, a simple strategy that gives you 10 minutes between a craving and your decision. You'll learn how to pause, get away from the food, distract yourself, ask better questions, and then decide what you actually want to do.Most importantly, using Zen 10 does not mean you can't eat the food. Even if you still choose to eat it, creating a pause and making a more mindful choice is progress.Chase and Chris also explain why evening cravings may actually start much earlier in your day, how eating too little can make cravings stronger, why emotional eating may require deeper work, and how changing your normal routines can help break old habits.The goal isn't to never have another craving. The goal is to create more space between the craving and your response so you can make the choice instead of letting the craving make it for you.Chapters(00:00) What Happens Between a Craving and a Decision?(03:01) The 4 Different Types of Cravings(04:14) Habitual Cravings and Eating on Autopilot(06:27) Emotional Eating and What Food Is Doing for You(07:54) How Restriction Can Make Cravings Worse(10:37) Why Cravings Feel So Urgent(13:54) The Zen 10 Technique(14:22) Step 1: Pause and Name the Craving(16:11) Step 2: Get Away From the Food(16:43) Step 3: Distract Yourself for 10 Minutes(17:41) Step 4: Make a Conscious Decision(19:27) When You Need More Than 10 Minutes(21:49) Questions to Ask Yourself During a Craving(24:26) Getting to the Root of Emotional Eating(27:59) How to Break Habitual Cravings(30:50) Your Evening Cravings May Start Earlier in the Day(33:07) Identify the Emotion Behind the Craving(34:33) Common Mistakes With the Zen 10 Technique(35:54) It's Normal to Want Foods That Taste Good(37:22) Eating the Food Does Not Mean You Failed(39:57) What Progress With Cravings Actually Looks Like(40:56) Creating Space Between the Urge and Your Response(41:55) Rewriting Your NormalSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective

In this episode, I sat down with Elise Kirk to explore her journey with emotional eating, a coping mechanism that reveals more about deeper unmet needs than a lack of discipline. As a mother of five, Elise candidly shared how her struggles with dysregulation affect her everyday life, leading us to uncover the wisdom hidden in her behaviors. Our conversation delved into understanding how seemingly negative habits can be symptoms of stress, social rejection, and overwhelming demands. Through our discussion, I found myself reflecting on the importance of self-compassion over self-criticism. Together, we identified practical ways Elise could start addressing her depleted energy levels, focusing on true self-care beyond the surface. This episode is not only about recognizing the roots of one's habits but also about holding space for personal growth in a way that's meaningful and realistic. Complementary episodes: Interviews with Sabrina Magnan, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, and Alyssa Blask Campbell; Solo episode on Numbing Out Snag your ticket for ⁠About Progress LIVE⁠   ⁠Preorder Sticky Habits ⁠book today! Join the ⁠Book Launch Committee⁠ for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the ⁠Supporters Club⁠ to keep About Progress around for good. Go to ⁠Quince⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tina has done so much healing, and her question becomes: when is recovery “enough”?In this conversation, listener Tina shares a recovery story that will feel deeply familiar to many listeners: years of restriction, calorie counting, binge eating, fear foods, food obsession—and then a long, thoughtful climb toward something much steadier.She's no longer trapped in the binge-restrict cycle. Food doesn't dominate her life the way it once did. She can eat fear foods. Enjoy social meals. Loosen the rules. And yet…She still has some food noise. She still loosely knows the numbers. She'd still happily snap her fingers and lose a few pounds. So does that mean she's not really recovered? Or is this what recovery actually looks like for many people, not perfection, but a sustainable middle ground?In this episode, we talk about the so-called “messy middle” of recovery, the pressure to achieve perfect food freedom, and why all-or-nothing thinking can sneak into healing just as easily as it sneaks into dieting.In this episode, you'll hear: Whether “fully recovered” is even a meaningful or realistic standard  Why the internet's version of recovery can sometimes create unnecessary pressure  The difference between disordered eating and normal human imperfection  When calorie awareness is useful, and when it becomes a problem  Why some structure can support recovery instead of sabotaging it  The difference between occasional overeating and binge eating  How perfectionism can distort your expectations of healing  Why recovery may be less about arriving somewhere and more about ongoing flexibility  How to decide whether your current relationship with food is actually costing you anything This is such an important conversation for anyone who has ever wondered:If I still stress about food sometimes… am I doing recovery wrong?Because maybe healing isn't about becoming a perfectly intuitive, salad-in-a-meadow person.Maybe it's about building a relationship with food that gives you your life back.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

Have you ever reacted in a way that didn't feel like the person you want to be? Maybe you snap at someone you love, procrastinate on your health goals, eat when you're stressed, or give up after one choice that didn't go as planned. Often, there's a story happening underneath the surface. In this episode Michele Riechman talks about the connection between your thoughts, emotions, mindset, and behavior and how the stories you tell yourself can affect your health and everyday life. You'll learn: How your thoughts can influence your emotions and actions Why emotional eating isn't always just about food How stress can lead to unhealthy habits and self-sabotage The connection between mindset and weight loss How all-or-nothing thinking can make it harder to stay consistent Why "I have no willpower" may not be the real problem How to challenge negative self-talk and limiting beliefs A simple exercise to help you change the stories that are keeping you stuck Why changing your mindset can help you build healthy habits that last Mentioned in this episode:

Self-care podcast exploring The Hidden Layers Below Emotional Eating Triggers, Why One Trigger Can Create a Whole Eating Spiral & Steps to Addressing Emotional Eating Triggers. TOPICS:: ** The Hidden Layers Below Emotional Eating Triggers (06:33). ** Why One Trigger Can Create a Whole Eating Spiral (19:19). ** Steps to Addressing Emotional Eating Triggers (35:04).   NOTES:: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/686 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.ca   Take the NEW Free Hormone Imbalance Quiz here: https://amberapproved.ca/hormone-imbalance-quiz    Subscribe to newsletter: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up    SHOW LINKS: Click below to schedule a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/  Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 668 about what it's like to work with me here: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast/668  Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/    MY PARTNERS: Designs For Health Blood Sugar Bundle! One of the hardest parts of overcoming my emotional eating was the INSANE SUGAR and carb cravings. It was the intense sugar and carb cravings. That's why I created my Blood Sugar Bundle with Designs for Health to support your body while you work on emotional eating and breaking binge patterns. It includes chromium for blood sugar balance, L-glutamine to help curb cravings fast, a high-quality probiotic for gut health, and a clean Pure Paleo protein powder to keep you full and stable. I only recommend Designs for Health to my clients because they are third-party tested, family-owned, and use the highest quality ingredients. Quality matters when it comes to truly supporting your body and getting results. Get 30% off The Blood Sugar Bundle in USA and Canada automatically applied at checkout below! Canada Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off!  USA Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off! You can also get 30% off any Designs for Health supplements anytime, it's my gift to you. Canada: www.designsforhealth.ca  (code AMBER30) USA: www.designsforhealth.com (code AMBER88)   MY PARTNERS: HERBAL FACE FOOD Stubborn eczema, red spots, aging spots, or acne on your face, chest, arms, or back from hormones or hard water damage? I have something SO amazing for you. Our mineral-heavy water started impacting my skin the moment we moved, and I had never experienced eczema or skin issues in my life. Hard water can strip natural oils, disrupt the microbiome, and weaken the skin barrier — leaving you inflamed, reactive, and stuck in flare-ups. That's exactly what happened to my neck, and within almost two weeks of using Herbal Face Food, my eczema is almost gone. This stuff is legit — and I only share my favorite things that actually work. Their formulas are made with ultra-potent, organic, whole-plant botanicals rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and phytonutrients that calm inflammation, rebuild the skin barrier, and fight visible signs of aging instead of masking symptoms. The Cure is their most targeted antioxidant treatment designed to visibly improve stubborn concerns like eczema, melasma, rosacea, scarring, sun damage, and deeper signs of aging. The Cream is a deeply hydrating, ultra-potent botanical moisturizer that firms, smooths, strengthens the skin barrier, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The Soap gently cleanses without stripping, using powerful plant concentrates to protect, nourish, and support healthy, youthful-looking skin on both the face and body. If your skin has been struggling from hormones, environmental stress, hard water damage, or premature aging, I'm sharing exactly what I'm using and why it's working. Shop through my link in the show notes or visit https://herbalfacefood.com/?ref=AMBER88 and use code AMBER88 at checkout for 30% off your entire order.