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Tired of feeling out of control around food - even though you’re successful everywhere else?
Too Much on Her Plate is the podcast for high-achieving women who are done with diets, shame, and trying to “just be more disciplined.” If you struggle with emotional eating, stress eating, or overeating at night, this is your space to finally identify how to break the cycle.
Hosted by psychologist and emotional eating expert Dr. Melissa McCreery, each episode offers practical strategies, mindset shifts, and compassionate coaching to help you end the cycle - without deprivation or willpower.
You’ll learn how to:
• Stop emotional eating and stress eating at the root
• Rewire beliefs that lead to guilt, perfectionism, and self-sabotage
• Ditch diet mentality and take your power back from food
• Create lasting freedom and confidence with eating - and in your life
Melissa’s unique approach has helped thousands of smart women break free from food struggles and feel at home in their bodies again. Ready to find out what’s really driving your overeating? Take the free Hidden Hungers Quiz or explore group and private coaching at TooMuchonHerPlate.com.
You don’t need another diet. You need a new approach - one that fits you.
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The truth about diets? They keep you stuck. As the new year approaches, you might feel the pull of another plan, another try, another round of willpower. But what if the problem isn’t you? What if it’s the diet itself? In this best-of episode, I’m sharing 25 powerful reasons not to start another diet - not in January, not ever again. You’ll learn: Why diets don’t workHow they increase obsession and emotional eatingWhat to do insteadDownload the free cheat sheet: https://toomuchonherplate.com/...
Before you commit to a new weight loss plan, here’s what you really need to know. If you’re a high-achieving woman, chances are your overeating has nothing to do with willpower—and everything to do with the hidden hungers that traditional food plans ignore. In this best-of episode, I’m sharing: The 5 hidden hungers that fuel emotional eatingWhy “just be more disciplined” always backfiresWhat to focus on instead of restriction and controlListen before you pick another strategy that doesn’t fit...
Struggling with autopilot eating habits during the holidays? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way than just trying to control your eating with willpower. In this episode, you’ll learn: What autopilot eating habits look like in DecemberWhy willpower backfires for high-achieving womenA 3-question check-in to reconnect with what you really needHow to start changing your patterns today (no big plan required)Hidden Hungers Quiz: https://toomuchonherplate.com/hidden-hungers-quiz/Join Your Mis...
Overeating in December? It’s not your fault - and here’s what helps Struggling with overeating in December? It’s not about willpower. In this episode, you’ll learn how holiday stress, time pressure, and constant food cues trigger autopilot eating patterns - and what to do instead. You’ll learn: Why old patterns feel stronger this seasonWhat NOT to do with food in DecemberHow to feel more in control (with zero perfection required)Listen now and take the pressure off. Explore Peace with Food: T...
Strength training isn’t just for athletes—it’s one of the best things you can do for your health, energy, and confidence after 40. In this episode, I’m talking with physical therapist and health coach Michele Riechman about why strength training for women over 40 matters, how it supports your metabolism and hormones, and simple, realistic ways to start - without falling into the all-or-nothing trap. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start, this conversation might be exactly what ...
Why do you lose control around food even when you know better? It’s not about willpower. And it’s not about discipline. In this episode, I’m walking you through: The shortcut your brain has learned (and how to unlearn it)Why “just try harder” always failsWhat the urge to eat is really aboutA question that can change everythingThis is the first in a series spotlighting Peace with Food: The Emotional Eating Toolbox - my new 30-day program to help you build real, lasting peace with food. Listen...
Trusting yourself with food again isn’t just possible, it’s the smarter way forward. If you’ve lost count of how many times you’ve started over, this episode will help you understand why the cycle keeps happening and what it really takes to create lasting change. In this episode: Why we stop trusting ourselves around foodHow control and perfectionism erode confidenceFour steps to start rebuilding self-trust todayWhat changes when trust comes backListen in and learn how to create the kind of s...
You’ve heard the hype — Ozempic, quick fixes, magic pills. But if you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, there’s something these “solutions” can’t fix. In this episode, we’ll unpack: Why quick fixes often fail women who overeat for emotional reasonsWhat Ozempic can’t fix about your relationship with foodHow to rebuild trust with yourself and stop outsourcing controlWhat actually works to create lasting peace with foodTired of the cycle? It’s time to stop fighting food — and start healin...
Tired of eating Halloween candy without even realizing it? In this “Best Of” episode, Dr. Melissa McCreery walks you through a powerful mindful eating experiment you can try with candy (or any food) to stop autopilot eating, reduce emotional eating, and build more peace with food. This episode is perfect for high-achieving women who want to stop overeating during the holidays without dieting or deprivation. You’ll learn how to slow down, savor your food, and tune into what your body actually ...
When it comes to ending the struggle with food, most smart women overcomplicate things. We tell ourselves we need more willpower, more control, or the perfect plan - and then we either never quite get started, or end up in cycles of not hitting that perfect mark and endlessly starting over. Real freedom from overeating often begins in the simplest, most human ways - through small, imperfect steps and compassionate consistency. Together, we’ll explore: Why your brain loves to make change harde...
Ever wondered why your efforts don’t bring results - even when you eat “clean” and stick to all the rules? This episode with Dr. Beth Westie digs into the relationship between hormones and cravings, energy slumps, and emotional eating. Beth breaks things down with a simplified approach to what to do instead of beating yourself up. Dr. Beth Westie is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, chiropractor, bestselling author, and host of The Female Health Solution Podcast. After facing her own hormon...
Tina had done the therapy, the journaling, the inner work – she even wrote a book about her transformation. But food still held power over her. In this powerful conversation, Tina shares what worked after decades of working to fix emotional eating. She reveals how Your Missing Peace helped her create a new relationship with food – one rooted in choice, freedom, and self-trust. Listen to hear: The mindset shift that changed everythingWhy a high-achieving woman like Tina chose a group programHo...
You make a plan, get motivated, and expect yourself to follow through perfectly. But when things go off track, the cycle starts again. In this episode, we’re looking at how hidden perfectionism fuels overeating - and what actually helps you build habits that stick. Learn more about Your Missing Peace: https://toomuchonherplate.com/ympclub-web/ Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/perfectionism-fuels-overeating/ Learn about my programs to end emotional eating: http...
Why do smart, successful women struggle with food, motivation, and happiness? Yale psychologist Dr. Laurie Santos joins Dr. Melissa McCreery to unpack the real reasons behind emotional eating, self-sabotage, and toxic motivation. Tune in to learn why self-compassion isn’t weakness - it’s your greatest strength. Resources: Dr. Laurie Santos' podcast: The Happiness LabLaurie's course: The Science of Well-Being on Coursera🎧 Plus: Get ready for the FREE 5-day Freedom from Overeating Workshop. Res...
After a stressful day, do you ever find yourself saying “screw it” and heading straight for the snacks? You’re not alone – and it’s not about lack of willpower. In this episode, we’ll unpack the real reasons behind that snap, why food feels like the only option, and how to create new patterns without perfectionism or shame. You’ll learn: What’s really happening in the “screw it” momentHow to shift the cycle of stress eatingPractical ways to create pause, compassion, and choice👉 Want help with...
Do your weekends leave you feeling like you’re starting over every Monday? In this episode, I unpack why weekend overeating happens, what role diet mentality plays, and how to shift into a food relationship that works every day of the week. It’s not about more rules—it’s about creating lasting freedom. 🎧 Learn how to stop the weekend food spiral and discover the exact framework I teach inside Your Missing Peace. 🎓 Watch the free masterclass: toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page ✨ Learn mo...
You make great choices all day. You stick to your plan. You avoid the breakroom snacks. But when the evening hits, all bets are off. You sit down, the TV goes on, and the snacks come out. If you keep blowing it at night and wondering what’s wrong with you, this episode is for you. Dr. Melissa McCreery shares what’s really happening when nighttime eating sabotages your goals—and it’s not what you’ve been told. This is not a discipline issue. It’s a symptom—and in this episode, you’ll learn how...
Is it really about willpower? Or is your body trying to tell you something? In this powerful conversation, Stephanie Mara Fox shares how somatic eating helps you decode your cravings, make peace with food, and heal from binge and emotional eating. You’ll learn why your nervous system matters more than discipline—and what to do when nothing else has worked. Stephanie's website: https://www.stephaniemara.com/ Somatic Eating: https://www.somaticeating.com/ Free 5-part email series: https://www.s...
Mindlessly snacking through Zoom calls? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode, I answer a listener’s question about why it’s so easy to graze through meetings without even tasting the food - and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to stop blaming yourself, recognize what your brain is actually trying to accomplish, and try simple tools to shift the habit (without needing more willpower). Listen to “Why You're Mindlessly Eating Through Zoom Calls (and What to Do Instead)” now. Full s...
You walk in the door after work—not hungry, but somehow you end up in the fridge. If this after-work grazing habit feels all too familiar, this episode is for you. I'm answering a listener’s question that gets to the heart of why we eat when we don’t really need food—and how to shift the pattern without relying on willpower or guilt. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why after-work snacking is rarely about hungerWhat your body and brain are actually asking for in that momentA simple, practical s...
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