Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage: Renée’s Journey from Comfort Eating to Empowerment

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In this empowering episode of the Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with Renée, a

transformational coach, author, and counselor who spent 40 years trapped in the cycle of diet yo-

yoing and self-sabotage. Renée shares her personal battle with comfort eating, how she faced the

emotional triggers behind it, and the steps she took to reclaim her health and happiness.

Together, we dive into what it really means to turn pain into progress, how resilience is built one

decision at a time, and why knowledge alone doesn’t create transformation—it’s the action that

rewires who we are.

If you've ever struggled with breaking old patterns, finding true self-discipline, or building a

healthier relationship with your body and mind, this conversation is for you.

TOPICS COVERED:

• The emotional and mental battles behind 40 years of diet struggles

• The pivotal moment that sparked real change before Renée’s 50th birthday

• How facing emotional triggers helped her break free from food as comfort

• Daily habits and mindset shifts that built resilience and consistency

• The true meaning of Turning Pain into Progress

• Why knowing isn’t enough—and how to bridge the gap between knowledge and

becoming

• Taking responsibility for personal growth, fitness, and mindset

QUOTE TO REMEMBER:

"Knowledge is NOT transformation. Knowing is not doing, and doing is not becoming." —

Renée

GUEST BIO:

Renée spent decades struggling with the hidden barriers of self-sabotage, and once free, her

passion became helping others unleash their full potential. With a Master’s degree in Marriage

and Family Counseling, a Clinical Residency, and specialized training in contemporary methods

of transformation, Renée brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to her work.

She’s also the author of What’s Really Eating You: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort Eating