Confessions of a Binge Eater

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.

Have you ever said "I'm fine" when you were anything but fine? I've learned that passive-aggressive behavior often comes from fear of conflict, people-pleasing, and feelings we don't know how to express. In this episode, I share how these patterns can fuel emotional eating and binge eating, and how learning to speak our truth can help us heal our relationships and our relationship with food.

Ever notice how you start a diet with the best intentions, only to find yourself rebelling against your own rules? Why does that happen, even when you desperately want to lose weight? In this episode, I reveal the surprising reason emotional eaters and binge eaters struggle to stick to diets—and a little-known secret about cravings and food noise that could completely change the way you think about weight loss.    

What if the real reason you struggle with emotional eating isn't food at all, but your fear of uncomfortable feelings? In this eye-opening conversation with psychologist Dr. Joan, discover how shame, self-criticism, and emotional avoidance can fuel binge eating and relentless food noise—and how learning to feel your feelings can help you break the cycle. Why uncomfortable emotions trigger emotional eating How negative self-talk keeps you stuck The 90-second technique for handling difficult feelings without turning to food

What if you're still struggling with food not because of a lack of willpower, but because of what you believe about food, weight, and yourself? In this episode, we're exposing five common lies that can keep you stuck in food noise, emotional eating, and binge eating, including: Why trying harder isn't the answer. Why your favorite foods can feel impossible to resist. Why you may have been solving the wrong problem all along. If you're tired of fighting with food and wondering why nothing seems to work, this episode will help you see your struggle—and the way forward—differently.