Confessions of a Binge Eater

In this episode,  I’m sharing something a little personal that ended up teaching me an unexpected lesson—one that might help you, too. What started as a random issue ended up teaching me something simple that’s been helping me feel better after meals and even curb that constant urge to keep eating. If you ever find yourself wanting more food even when you're full, I think you’re going to relate to this. Sometimes it’s the little th...

​​Last night, I had a wave of grief so deep it made me wish I didn’t have to feel it. And if you’ve ever reached for food to escape pain, I know you can relate. In this episode, I open up about my mom’s decline with Alzheimer’s and the raw emotions that come with it. I talk honestly about how painful feelings can lead us to want to numb out—and how, with compassion and some tools, we can feel those feelings without turning to food....

Some people just don’t feel good to be around—and if you're anything like me, that can lead to stress eating. In this episode, I share personal stories and insights about the emotional toll of being around certain people and why it’s okay—sometimes necessary—to create space for your peace. Whether it’s a friend, colleague, or even a loved one, we all have the right to protect our energy. Let’s talk about how to know when it’s time ...

Hi friends. In this episode, I’m sharing a little confession: I recently got hooked on designer coffee—yes, $7 sugar-free vanilla macadamia lattes, sometimes twice a day! Even after decades of healing work, I can still slip into addictive patterns, especially when emotions sneak in. But awareness, willingness, and grace brought me back to freedom. If you’ve ever found yourself turning to food—or anything—for comfort, I think you’ll...

Have you ever felt like you're losing your grip on reality after a conversation with someone? In this episode, I get real about gaslighting—what it is, how it shows up in our lives, and why, as emotional eaters, we’re especially vulnerable to it. I share deeply personal stories and practical tools to help you reclaim your clarity and self-trust. If you’ve ever doub...

If you’ve ever wondered why love feels so confusing—or so out of reach—this episode is for you. Relationship experts Orna and Matthew Walters return to the show to share hard-earned wisdom from their own journey and their bestselling book, Getting It Right This Time. Whether you’re seeking love or looking to deepen the love you have, you’ll find soul-nourish...

Something personal just happened (I describe in this episode)…but the upshot is that I was too busy to listen to my intuition. Yep, my noisy, busy self just blew right past it! And I caused someone harm. If you know that you’re often moving too fast, there’s a good chance you’re missing some important clues, and also creating some stress that’s driving stress-eatin...

In this episode, I share why dancing might be one of the most powerful (and fun) tools for healing emotional eating. It's not about doing it perfectly—it's about getting out of your head, moving your body, and letting joy lead the way. From goofy solo dancing to the science behind movement and mood, we explore how dance can unlock freedom, connection, and confidenc...

If you’ve ever found yourself eating way past full, or reaching for food when you're not even hungry, this episode is for you. I’m opening up about my own binge eating struggles and breaking down the hidden reasons behind emotional eating. I’ll share the “PEP Test,” a powerful and simple tool to help you recognize the real drivers behind your food choices. Wh...

I’m recording this episode from our little “surfer pad” while our kitchen is being remodeled, and wow — what a perfect metaphor for healing from emotional eating! In this episode, I share 3 powerful lessons from the remodeling process that beautifully parallel the emotional eating recovery journey. And they’re lessons that aren’t just for emotional eaters…they work...

In this episode, I share how so much of what looks like luck is actually the result of doing the inner work. When we’re in alignment, things flow more easily, and our struggles with food and life start to ease up, too. I talk about how to know when you’re out of alignment, and the simple daily practices that can help you stay grounded and clear. If life’s been feel...

Do you beat yourself up when you overeat? Do you think self-defeating thoughts that make you feel even worse than the binge itself? Do you fear trying to eat clean because you can’t take falling down again? There is a way to make productive use of your slip-ups and stop beating yourself up. You deserve better, and in this show, I lay out a plan that will help...

If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating or binge eating, this episode is for you. I’m going to share a simple yet powerful method to help you determine which foods are safe for you and which ones to avoid. It’s not about restriction—it's about gaining control and understanding the consequences of your food choices. This method is the same one I use in my own...