Confessions of a Binge Eater

Thanksgiving can bring out some pretty crazy eating habits, especially for emotional eaters! In this episode, I'm sharing the funny (and sometimes cringey) things we do to maximize how much we can eat on Thanksgiving, and the two surprising emotional jobs we give food on that day. I'll also share how to recognize your patterns so you can enjoy the holidays without relying on food for comfort. I'll also share a real-life binge-eating confession that might sound a little too familiar!

Have you ever put someone else's comfort ahead of your own, even when it means ignoring your own needs? I recently caught myself doing exactly that on an airplane, and it brought back a very embarrassing childhood memory!
In this episode, I explore why emotional eaters tend to put everyone else first, how people-pleasing and neglecting our needs can fuel emotional eating, and how to recognize these patterns and finally choose ourselves. Plus, stick around for another cringey client confession involving binge eating and a rather unfortunate bathroom experience!

Have you ever wondered why you keep turning to food, even when you're not hungry or upset? I know I have! The truth is, emotional eating isn't just about eating when we're sad or stressed. Over time, food can become our comfort, reward, entertainment, escape, and even our companion. In this episode, I'm sharing the seven jobs we give food, why diets often fail to address our emotional dependence on it, and how we can start finding comfort and security without constantly reaching for food. Plus, stick around for a cringey confession from a fellow binge eater that might make you feel a little less alone!

What happens when the people you love most become the greatest source of stress in your life? Between my mother's Alzheimer's, a 93-year-old stepdad, and some challenging family dynamics, I've been navigating one of the most emotionally difficult chapters of my life. In this very personal episode, I get honest about the grief, frustration, and unexpected challenges of aging parents—and what this experience is teaching me about emotional eating, family relationships, and myself.

Have you ever noticed how much your self-worth depends on what other people think of you? I've been reflecting on this in my own life, and I want to share what I'm learning about feeling good enough, even when others don't approve of me. In this episode, we'll explore how old wounds, self-criticism, and emotional eating are connected, and how we can begin to recognize our own worth from within.