Why We Overeat with Maggie Sterling

If food is the highlight of your day and overeating feels like your only source of joy, relief, or excitement, this episode is for you. We're diving deep into why so many of us give overeating multiple jobs - from being our reward system to our only form of relaxation. You'll discover why treating overeating as the problem might be keeping you stuck, and why calorie counting alone never addresses what's really going on. This conver...

Do you have PCOS, menopause, or insulin resistance and feel like weight loss is completely different for you? You've probably joined Facebook groups, read books, and followed experts who told you exactly what to expect with your specific condition. But what if the beliefs you've borrowed from these communities are actually shaping your experience more than you realize? In this episode, we dive into how the stories we tell ourselves...

Behavior change is hard - really, really hard. In this episode, Maggie gets real about why changing your habits feels impossible and shares her own current struggles with nervous system regulation. She explains how your brain and body will literally fight you when you try to change, throwing what she calls "the biggest tantrum" to keep you stuck in familiar patterns. But here's the thing: understanding why your brain does this actu...

Ever feel like you're crushing your weight loss goals for weeks or months, then suddenly find yourself right back where you started? You're not alone - this frustrating cycle of progress followed by what feels like "self-sabotage" is one of the most common struggles people face. In this episode, we dive into why your brain seems to work against you just when things are going well, and why that success can feel so dangerous and unpr...

Rachel shares her remarkable journey of losing 40 pounds while navigating the challenges of moving countries and pregnancy. After trying countless diets including keto, Whole30, and Weight Watchers without lasting success, she discovered a completely different approach that finally worked. Join us as Rachel reveals the unexpected mindset shift that made losing weight on vacation possible for the first time in her life. She offers a...

You’ve learned how to sit with your emotions instead of eating through them—but now what? In today’s episode, Maggie explains why staying stuck in negative emotions can become its own form of sabotage. You'll learn how indulging in drama keeps you from real change, and how to shift your perspective to start feeling better without needing your circumstances to change. This conversation is a wake-up call to stop rolling around in the...

Ever wonder why you can listen to weight loss advice but still struggle to make progress? You might be missing something crucial that your own brain can't recognize. Despite your best efforts, hidden thought patterns could be sabotaging your progress without you even realizing it. Discover why having someone else look at your thinking patterns makes all the difference in finally breaking through weight loss plateaus. This episode e...

Ever notice how easy it is to spot what's wrong instead of what's right? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss our tendency to focus on problems and complaints rather than beauty and joy. Our brains seem wired to notice the negative, making complaints and judgment our default mode. This negative focus impacts not just our personal happiness but also our relationships with others, as we bond over shared complaints rather than gen...

In this deeply personal episode, Maggie shares her transformative experience attending a week-long Dr. Joe Dispenza meditation retreat. After struggling with chronic health issues for 18 months, she found herself immersed in a powerful environment of healing and connection. Maggie opens up about the challenges of intense meditation sessions, the beautiful community she discovered, and how this retreat pushed her beyond her comfort ...

In this episode, Maggie interviews Vibe Club member Tori who lost 30 pounds in one year through a refreshingly simple approach. Tori shares how she overcame her initial skepticism and found success by focusing on one small change at a time. Instead of restricting her favorite foods or forcing herself to exercise excessively, she discovered how to transform her relationship with food. Listeners will learn how Tori maintained steady ...

Do you find yourself spiraling after one overeating incident, convinced you've ruined everything? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss why catastrophic thinking creates emotional states that make it nearly impossible to get back on track. They explore why many people struggle to see alternatives when caught in negative thought loops about their weight loss journey. Discover why the stories you tell yourself after making a small...

Doubt is one of the biggest obstacles standing between you and your weight loss goals. In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore why we get trapped in patterns of self-doubt that keep us from taking meaningful action. They discuss how our brains are wired to resist change and why most people quit during what they call "the messy middle." If you've ever felt like weight loss might work for others but not for you, this episode tackles...

Are you stuck in "protein prison" - forcing yourself to eat foods you don't even like in the name of weight loss? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore the complicated relationship between nutrition choices and diet mentality, diving into why our reasons for eating certain foods matter more than the foods themselves. They discuss how many women get trapped in patterns of restriction and binging when they prioritize "healthy eati...

Feel like you've tried everything and can't seem to make progress with weight loss? In this episode, Ryan gives Maggie challenging scenarios that trip up many women on their weight loss journey, and she delivers powerful motivation for each one. From scale fluctuations to stress eating cycles, they tackle the mental barriers that make you feel like giving up. Discover why your past doesn't have to dictate your future success and ho...

In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss the importance of breaking out of autopilot mode to create real change in your life. They explore how many people wake up and immediately allow external inputs to dictate their day instead of choosing intentionally how they want to feel and act. The hosts share personal experiences about observing their thought patterns and how these directly impact emotions and behaviors. This conversation ...

In this special episode, Maggie sits down with Szid, a longtime Vibe Club member who has maintained her goal weight for the past two years. Syd shares her personal journey from strict keto dieting to finding sustainable food freedom and mental peace. Their conversation explores the challenging transition between restriction and overeating, while revealing the surprising truth about food noise and obsessive thoughts. Listeners will ...

Ever wonder why you can't seem to stop binge eating, no matter how hard you try? In this episode, Maggie dives into a pattern that many women don't recognize in their weight loss journey. If you've ever felt frustrated by your lack of "willpower" around food or blamed yourself for binge eating, this episode will help you understand what's really going on. Learn why the common approaches to...

Why do we keep running back to diets that have never worked for us? Even when we know they don't work long-term, we find ourselves drawn back to restrictive eating, calorie counting, and quick fixes. It's like that ex we keep texting - we know it's not good for us, but something pulls us back every time. In this episode, we dig into why it's so hard to fully let go of dieting, even when we're trying to do things differently.

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