Emotional Eating Unwrapped

In this episode, Alana dives into the timely and nuanced conversation surrounding GLP1 medications, which are being marketed as game changers for appetite regulation and weight loss. Alana unpacks the physical benefits that many women (and men) experience with these medications, but she also shines a spotlight on what often gets overlooked: the emotional patterns and triggers that persist even as the weight comes off. Through client stories and her own insights, Alana explores the gap between physical transformation and emotional healing, highlighting issues like the borrowed willpower effect, the identity gap, and the grief that can emerge when food’s role in our lives shifts. Listeners will learn why sustaining weight loss goes beyond the number on the scale and requires true emotional integration, self-trust, and mindful rituals.Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Invisible Weight Detox → A 7-day reset that helps you stop the automatic nightly overeating, wake up without the bloated stomach and puffy face, and finally slip into your clothes with ease. You’ll retrain your body to let go of the tension that drives cravings so you can end meals feeling satisfied, move through your day without food noise, and go to bed proud of how you led yourself → Enroll hereComing Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysGLP-1s are marketed as a solution for appetite regulation.Weight loss is only part of the journey; emotional healing is crucial.The borrowed willpower effect can create dependency on medication.Self-worth and identity may not change with weight loss.Emotional triggers still exist even with appetite suppression.Grief over the loss of food as comfort is common.Chapters02:53 The Dual Nature of Weight Loss and Emotional Healing05:43 The Borrowed Willpower Effect08:31 Identity and Self-Worth in Weight Loss16:45 The Relationship Mirror and Visibility Paradox19:34 Closing the Gap: Emotional Integration for Lasting Change22:19 Building Emotional Alignment and Self-Trust27:36 Integration for Long-Term Results

In this episode, Alana explores how our relationship with food can serve as a powerful mirror for the way we show up in life. She invites listeners to examine their eating patterns – not just what they eat, but why – and how these patterns often reflect deeper motivations, unspoken needs, and personal boundaries in other areas of life. Through practical examples and client stories, Alana reveals how habits like late-night snacking or people-pleasing around food are often tied to chasing goals that aren’t truly ours or avoiding discomfort in everyday interactions. Tune in to discover how cultivating awareness around food can become a portal to creating a life you actually want to show up for.Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Invisible Weight Detox → A 7-day reset that helps you stop the automatic nightly overeating, wake up without the bloated stomach and puffy face, and finally slip into your clothes with ease. You’ll retrain your body to let go of the tension that drives cravings so you can end meals feeling satisfied, move through your day without food noise, and go to bed proud of how you led yourself → Enroll hereComing Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysYour relationship with food reflects how you're showing up in life.Food habits can signal deeper emotional patterns.Numbing with food often indicates a lack of pleasure in life.Awareness of eating patterns is crucial for self-discovery.Food choices should be based on how they make you feel.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Emotional Eating and Life Goals02:57 Linking Food Habits to Life Goals05:49 Understanding Numbing and Pleasure Deficits08:50 Energy Management and Food Choices11:48 Awareness and Action in Eating Patterns18:00 Reframing Eating Experiences for Alignment

In this episode, Alana dives into the often-overlooked connection between perimenopause and emotional eating, sharing her own raw experiences navigating unpredictable symptoms and shifting cravings. She brings to light the messy, real-life realities of hormonal changes, how they can intensify our relationship with food, and why so many women feel out of control during this transition. Alana discusses the importance of self-compassion, reframing cravings as signals rather than failures, and adapting routines to honor your changing body. With vulnerability and practical advice, she encourages listeners to view perimenopause not as a decline, but as an opportunity for deeper self-understanding and empowerment. Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Invisible Weight Detox → A 7-day reset that helps you stop the automatic nightly overeating, wake up without the bloated stomach and puffy face, and finally slip into your clothes with ease. You’ll retrain your body to let go of the tension that drives cravings so you can end meals feeling satisfied, move through your day without food noise, and go to bed proud of how you led yourself → Enroll hereComing Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysPerimenopause is a natural transition, not a decline.Understanding hormonal changes can help manage symptoms.Cravings during perimenopause are signals, not failures.Self-compassion is crucial during this time.It's important to reframe your relationship with food.Empowerment comes from adapting to changes in your body.Chapters00:00 Navigating Perimenopause: A Personal Journey04:36 Understanding the Biological Changes09:14 The Emotional Impact of Perimenopause13:43 Reframing Cravings and Self-Compassion17:57 Building a New Relationship with Your Body22:31 Empowerment Through Adaptation and Change

In this episode, Alana explores the concept of the "post-diet hangover" and why every new diet or program feels so familiar, even when it promises a fresh start. Drawing from her own personal experiences, she unpacks the emotional and psychological cycles that keep so many of us stuck in the loop of dieting, slipping, and self-blame. Alana reveals why the allure of diet rules and rituals can feel so comforting, how our nervous systems become wired to find safety in the chaos of starting over, and the deeper identity issues intertwined with our struggles around food. Listeners will learn why so-called failures with diets are not personal weaknesses but natural biological and psychological responses, and Alana shares actionable guidance for stepping off the rollercoaster—including cultivating awareness, self-compassion, and a reconnection to the body’s natural signals.Enter the giveaway to receive a 1:1 private session with Alana by DMing a screenshot of your review @bewellbyak on Instagram or emailing as podcast@bewellbyak.com!Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysThe post-diet hangover is a common experience after dieting.Dieting often leads to a cycle of guilt and self-criticism.Food restriction triggers a biological response that can lead to binge eating.Emotional eating is a safety mechanism, not a failure.Dieting becomes part of one's identity, making it hard to let go.Awareness is the first step to breaking the dieting cycle.Chapters00:00 Understanding the Diet Hangover13:13 Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating16:02 Reconnecting with Hunger Cues

In this episode, Alana opens up an honest and compassionate conversation about the shifting identity of motherhood, particularly exploring the emotional terrain that surrounds new mothers as they navigate changes in their bodies, their sense of self, and their relationship with food. She acknowledges her own perspective as someone without lived experience of motherhood, yet brings deep insights gained from years of supporting mothers in her work. Alana delves into the pressures to “bounce back,” the grief and joy that coexist during this life transition, and the complex role food can play as both comfort and coping mechanism. With empathy and gentle guidance, she offers tools for finding compassion, reclaiming feminine energy, and gradually moving toward healing. Enter the giveaway to receive a 1:1 private session with Alana by DMing a screenshot of your review @bewellbyak on Instagram or emailing as podcast@bewellbyak.com!Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time – without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysDeeper changes beyond the physical body: a transformation of identityThe duality of joy and grief in motherhoodGrieving lost freedoms, previous sense of self, and familiar body imageParadox of being “over touched” by a baby but “under connected” with adult relationshipsLosing connection to sensuality while managing constant physical demandsFood as an accessible, expectation-free source of comfort and sensationChapters00:00 Motherhood: Respect, Humility, Honesty05:39 Dual Nature of Motherhood08:14 Compassionate Healing Beyond Comfort Eating13:11 Embracing and Reclaiming Feminine Energy

In this episode, Alana explores why emotional overeating often intensifies during times of collective global stress, such as political upheaval, economic instability, or health crises. She dives into the science behind how our nervous systems are wired to seek safety and comfort—sometimes turning to food as a soothing anchor when uncertainty abounds. Alana discusses how the disruption of routines and loss of predictable anchors can lead us to use eating as a coping ritual, and she highlights the “I deserve this” loop that can make food feel like our main refuge. Through personal insights and examples from her work, Alana encourages self-awareness and compassion, offering listeners practical ways to diversify their sources of comfort and establish new grounding rituals beyond food.Enter the giveaway to receive a 1:1 private session with Alana by DMing a screenshot of your review @bewellbyak on Instagram or emailing as podcast@bewellbyak.com!Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time – without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysEmotional eating is a common response to stress.It's important to recognize that you're not alone in this experience.The nervous system plays a crucial role in how we respond to stress.Food can become a source of predictability during uncertain times.Collective behavior influences individual eating habits.Changing deep-rooted patterns takes time and awareness.Chapters03:10 Understanding the Nervous System's Role08:01 The Deserve This Loop and Its Implications11:22 The Search for Control Amidst Chaos14:49 Generational Trauma and Emotional Eating18:06 Rewiring Survival Patterns for Healing19:06 Practical Steps for Managing Emotional Eating

In this episode, Alana celebrates the 100th episode of Emotional Eating Unwrapped by reconnecting with her longtime friend and collaborator, Alexa Cawley. Together, they dive into the evolution of Alana’s BE well by AK brand – from its clinical nutrition roots to the creation of the Sober Eating Method, which blends lived experience, energetic work, and emotional transformation. Through candid conversation, Alana and Alexa reflect on their personal and professional journeys, discussing the powerful connection between energy, boundaries, and our relationship with food. They explore how embracing both masculine and feminine energies, leaning into discernment, and cultivating self-awareness can lead to lasting change – not just in eating habits, but in business, relationships, and self-worth. Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana in The Sober Eating Mentorship so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Learn more HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time – without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.If you haven’t watched my free 30-minute training yet – Feeling Trapped in an Endless Cycle of Emotional Eating + Dieting? – it’s a must. I’ll show you exactly how to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck and finally create lasting freedom with food and weight… no tracking, no rules, no willpower games. You can watch it anytime, right here: ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠ Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysThe evolution of Be Well By AK reflects personal growth and community support.Understanding the dynamics of feminine and masculine energy is crucial for personal development.Food relationships are often tied to deeper energetic and emotional issues.Creating space for self-expression enhances personal and professional relationships.Cycle syncing can help women align their energy with their natural rhythms.Gratitude and appreciation are powerful tools for fostering connection in relationships.Chapters13:56 Feminine and Masculine Energy Dynamics16:31 Community and Collaboration in Wellness19:15 The Importance of Self-Discovery22:05 Cycle Syncing and Hormonal Awareness24:55 The Role of Ancient Traditions in Modern Wellness36:23 Embracing Change in Weight Loss and Healing46:37 Cultivating Feminine Energy for Personal Growth55:17 Navigating Emotions and Building Resilience

In this episode, Alana takes a deep dive into the growing trend of influencers being transparent about their cosmetic surgeries on social media. She explores the double-edged sword of this newfound honesty – how, while it may feel empowering and refreshing on the surface, it often reinforces the idea that our bodies are projects to be fixed or optimized. Alana breaks down the subtle ways comparison, insecurity, and the pursuit of perfection can be triggered by these so-called “real” confessions online, and how they can reignite old wounds related to body image and emotional eating. With compassion and thoughtful reflection, she offers listeners practical tools to pause, reflect, and reclaim their sense of worth and agency in a world that profits from our insecurities.Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time – without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.If you haven’t watched my free 30-minute training yet – Feeling Trapped in an Endless Cycle of Emotional Eating + Dieting? – it’s a must. I’ll show you exactly how to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck and finally create lasting freedom with food and weight… no tracking, no rules, no willpower games. You can watch it anytime, right here: ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠ Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysThe trend of influencers sharing cosmetic surgery experiences is growing.Transparency in cosmetic surgery can create both empowerment and comparison.Social media often reinforces the idea that worth is tied to appearance.The cycle of comparison can lead to unhealthy behaviors and emotional eating.Real healing involves reclaiming personal definitions of beauty and worth.Influencers' openness can still perpetuate objectification of the body.Chapters00:00 The Rise of Cosmetic Surgery Transparency02:34 The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media Influence05:11 The Comparison Trap and Its Consequences07:56 Navigating Body Image in a Social Media World11:10 Finding Empowerment in Self-Reflection13:42 Reclaiming Your Inner Authority16:25 The Path to True Freedom and Self-Acceptance

In this episode, Alana unpacks the complex and often hidden experience of body dysmorphia and its profound connection to emotional eating. Drawing on her work with women and her personal insights, Alana sheds light on the silent shame many high-functioning women carry about their bodies – feelings that might not be outwardly visible but deeply influence everyday choices, from eating and dressing to relationships and self-worth. She explores how persistent dissatisfaction with our reflection can lead to cycles of restriction, binging, and self-criticism, while reminding us that the mirror often reflects our emotional and mental state more than our reality. Alana shares practical tools and compassionate practices to help listeners shift the focus from appearance to self-acceptance, emphasizing that true healing begins beneath the surface. Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time – without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.If you haven’t watched my free 30-minute training yet – Feeling Trapped in an Endless Cycle of Emotional Eating + Dieting? – it’s a must. I’ll show you exactly how to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck and finally create lasting freedom with food and weight… no tracking, no rules, no willpower games. You can watch it anytime, right here: ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠ Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysBody dysmorphia can manifest as low-grade anxiety.It affects how we perceive ourselves and our actions.High-functioning individuals can also struggle with body image issues.The mirror does not always reflect reality; it reflects our emotional state.Chapters00:00 Understanding Body Dysmorphia11:27 Healing Beyond the Reflection

In this episode, Alana dives deep into the often overlooked experience of eating alone, going beyond the glamorized images of solo dining often seen on social media. She unpacks the layers beneath solo eating—from the empowering act of taking yourself out to dinner to the more vulnerable reality of secret, shame-filled eating in private. Alana shares her personal reflections and the stories of women she’s worked with, highlighting the contrasts between public confidence and private discomfort. She explores how eating alone can be both an act of independence and a source of anxiety, depending on our relationship with food. Alana also offers listeners a new perspective on reclaiming solo dining by turning it into a ceremony of self-connection and intention, shifting away from secrecy or performance. Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time – without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.If you haven’t watched my free 30-minute training yet – Feeling Trapped in an Endless Cycle of Emotional Eating + Dieting? – it’s a must. I’ll show you exactly how to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck and finally create lasting freedom with food and weight… no tracking, no rules, no willpower games. You can watch it anytime, right here: ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠ Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysSolo eating can be both empowering and exposing. Not all solo dining is by choice.Reclaim solo eating as a ceremony. True empowerment with food comes not from performance, but from honest, intentional self-connection.Chapters04:42 Solo Dining: Reality vs. Expectations08:25 "Solo Eating: Choice vs. Secrecy"13:35 "Reclaiming Solo Eating as Ceremony"16:07 Mindful Eating as Ceremony18:28 Intention-Based Eating Liberation22:56 "Growing Together with Listeners"

In this episode, Alana dives into the surprising comfort many of us find in chaos, especially when it comes to healing our relationship with food. She explores why, for so many women, crisis mode can feel safer than calm, and why stability and ease might actually trigger discomfort or even self-sabotage. Alana shares personal experiences, client stories, and powerful insights into the cycle of emotional eating, the allure of starting over, and our deep-rooted addiction to survival mode. She unpacks the difference between self-awareness and true healing, highlighting the importance of both self-compassion and self-responsibility. Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time – without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.If you haven’t watched my free 30-minute training yet – Feeling Trapped in an Endless Cycle of Emotional Eating + Dieting? – it’s a must. I’ll show you exactly how to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck and finally create lasting freedom with food and weight… no tracking, no rules, no willpower games. You can watch it anytime, right here: ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠ Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysChaos can feel safer than the process of healing.Many women identify more with their struggles than their successes.Self-awareness alone does not lead to healing.Real healing requires self-compassion and responsibility.Stability can evoke feelings of anxiety and discomfort.Boredom is often misinterpreted as negative.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chaos and Healing04:57 The Cycle of Chaos and Identity09:47 Self-Awareness vs. Healing13:56 The Importance of Action in Healing18:34 Navigating Stability and Calmness22:24 Embracing the Good and Staying Present

In this episode, Alana dives into the viral “girl dinner” trend and explores its deeper implications on women’s relationship with food, body image, and self-care. Alana unpacks how what seems like a quirky, low-effort snack plate can actually be a reflection of burnout, decision fatigue, and emotional exhaustion. She discusses how girl dinner is less about food and more about autonomy, protest, and the hidden desire for comfort amid overwhelm. Alana encourages listeners to look beneath the surface of these fragmented meals, questioning whether they truly nurture us or simply mask deeper unmet needs.Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time – without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.If you haven’t watched my free 30-minute training yet – Feeling Trapped in an Endless Cycle of Emotional Eating + Dieting? – it’s a must. I’ll show you exactly how to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck and finally create lasting freedom with food and weight… no tracking, no rules, no willpower games. You can watch it anytime, right here: ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠ Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysGirl Dinner reflects deeper issues about women's relationship with food.Women often feel exhausted and overwhelmed by daily decisions.The trend serves as a mask for emotional burnout.Eating should be an act of self-care, not just convenience.Fragmented meals symbolize a lack of connection with oneself.Chapters02:38 The Deeper Meaning Behind Girl Dinner05:44 The Emotional Impact of Eating Choices08:18 Girl Dinner as a Reflection of Selfhood11:04 The Role of the Nervous System in Eating13:34 Fragmentation and Its Effects on Women16:02 Reclaiming Nourishment and Self-Care

In this episode, Alana unpacks the powerful question: is it nourishment or numbing when you reach for food? Sharing openly from her own experience of a challenging day, Alana explores the subtle but vital difference between eating to soothe and eating to escape uncomfortable feelings. She delves into the nervous system's role in food cravings and compulsive eating, guiding listeners to understand the roots of these behaviors – often wired in childhood as a way to regulate distress. Alana offers practical reflection tools and compassionate strategies to help distinguish true self-care from reactive numbing, empowering listeners to cultivate deeper presence, curiosity, and connection with themselves.Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time – without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.If you haven’t watched my free 30-minute training yet – Feeling Trapped in an Endless Cycle of Emotional Eating + Dieting? – it’s a must. I’ll show you exactly how to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck and finally create lasting freedom with food and weight… no tracking, no rules, no willpower games. You can watch it anytime, right here: ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠ Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now – not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysEmotional eating can stem from a dysregulated nervous system.Nourishment and numbing are often confused; understanding the difference is key.Soothing involves being present and caring for oneself, while numbing is a disconnect.Food can serve as a tool for both nourishment and escape.Reflecting on eating habits can lead to greater self-awareness.Chapters05:19 The Role of the Nervous System in Eating08:18 Soothing vs. Numbing: A Critical Distinction10:51 The Cycle of Compulsive Eating18:56 Finding Balance in Food Choices21:33 Building Self-Compassion and Awareness24:00 Conclusion: Healing Through Connection

In this episode, Alana delves into the often invisible roles and expectations many women inherit long before food becomes an escape. She explores how subconsciously accepted roles—like being the helper, organizer, or peacemaker – shape our relationship with food and lead to secret, emotionally driven eating patterns. Alana explains that true healing from emotional eating is not just about changing what’s on the plate, but about reclaiming autonomy and making space for one’s own needs and desires outside of others’ expectations. Listeners can expect a deep and compassionate conversation about releasing roles that no longer serve us, expanding our capacity to care for ourselves, and learning how to move from food as a secret comfort to a source of genuine nourishment and enjoyment. Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time—without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.If you haven’t watched my free 30-minute training yet—Feeling Trapped in an Endless Cycle of Emotional Eating + Dieting?—it’s a must. I’ll show you exactly how to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck and finally create lasting freedom with food and weight… no tracking, no rules, no willpower games. You can watch it anytime, right here: ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠ Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now—not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysHealing from emotional eating is about releasing inherited roles.Many women live in identities they never consciously chose.Food often becomes a source of comfort in a demanding world.The cycle of guilt and shame reinforces unhealthy eating habits.It's essential to learn how to prioritize your own needs.Chapters03:04 The Invisible Roles We Inherit06:12 The Cycle of Food and Emotional Relief09:09 The Illusion of Control and Autonomy11:55 Breaking the Guilt and Shame Loop14:49 Reclaiming Your Identity and Needs18:06 Building a New Relationship with Food21:09 Consistency in Healing and Transformation

In this episode, Alana dives into the subtle yet persistent pressures of summer body culture and the insidious ways self-improvement messaging shows up during this time of year. She unpacks how even well-intentioned messages about “glow ups” and empowerment can trigger old cycles of shame, control, and self-abandonment, especially for those healing their relationship with food and their bodies. Alana guides listeners through the nuanced difference between evolving from a place of self-care versus responding to external pressure, offering insight on how to distinguish genuine self-evolution from self-abandonment. Tune in as Alana encourages you to reclaim your body and summer by anchoring into self-trust, internal rhythm, and authentic care so you can shine from within, without needing to “fix” yourself to enjoy the season. Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time—without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.If you haven’t watched my free 30-minute training yet—Feeling Trapped in an Endless Cycle of Emotional Eating + Dieting?—it’s a must. I’ll show you exactly how to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck and finally create lasting freedom with food and weight… no tracking, no rules, no willpower games. You can watch it anytime, right here: ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠ Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now—not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysThe pressure to improve oneself intensifies during summer.Self-improvement messaging can be subtle and insidious.It's important to differentiate between self-abandonment and self-evolution.Desiring change for your body is not inherently wrong.Internal motivation is key to genuine self-care.You can pursue health goals without punishing yourself.Chapters00:00 Reclaiming Your Body and Summer02:48 The Subtle Conditioning of Self-Improvement Messaging05:53 Navigating Self-Abandonment vs. Self-Evolution09:01 Understanding the Desire for Change14:57 Staying Present in Your Body18:01 Embracing Summer Without Pressure

In this episode, Alana delves into the often overlooked theme of rebellion as it relates to emotional eating. She invites listeners to explore the subtle, quiet ways we use food to push back against rules, expectations, and feelings of being controlled—especially those ingrained from childhood or societal pressures. Through personal stories and insights, Alana explains how rebellion through eating can feel like a momentary act of freedom but ultimately leads to disconnection and shame. She discusses why these patterns emerge, how they frequently show up in women, and the importance of recognizing the true emotions that drive rebellious eating behaviors. Alana also offers practical guidance on how to honor the need for agency and expression without turning to food as a weapon, empowering listeners to reclaim their power in healthier, more connected ways. Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time—without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.If you haven’t watched my free 30-minute training yet—Feeling Trapped in an Endless Cycle of Emotional Eating + Dieting?—it’s a must. I’ll show you exactly how to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck and finally create lasting freedom with food and weight… no tracking, no rules, no willpower games. You can watch it anytime, right here: ⁠Click here for FREE access⁠ Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now—not just after weight loss. ⁠Enroll here⁠Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysRebellion in eating often manifests in solitude and mindless consumption.Emotional eating can be a form of expressing agency and defiance.Understanding the emotions behind eating behaviors is crucial for healing.Many women internalize societal rules about food and body image.Rebellion through food can lead to guilt and shame.Chapters00:00 Understanding Rebellion in Eating10:20 The Roots of Eating as Rebellion18:51 Transmuting Rebellion into Empowerment26:56 Reclaiming Power and Connection

In this episode, Alana dives deep into the often-unspoken experience of anger and rage, and how these powerful emotions can drive emotional eating, especially for women. She explores the difference between anger and rage, highlighting how societal conditioning encourages women to suppress these "hot" emotions—only for them to later erupt in our relationship with food. Through personal insight and compassionate guidance, Alana unpacks how unexpressed anger finds an outlet in overeating or controlling food, and how habits like binging and restriction can be silent protests against ignored needs and boundaries. Listeners can expect practical steps for naming and feeling anger, alternative ways to express these emotions, and encouragement to build healthier outlets beyond food. Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time—without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.If you haven’t watched my free 30-minute training yet—Feeling Trapped in an Endless Cycle of Emotional Eating + Dieting?—it’s a must. I’ll show you exactly how to rewire the patterns keeping you stuck and finally create lasting freedom with food and weight… no tracking, no rules, no willpower games. You can watch it anytime, right here: Click here for FREE access Coming Home to Your Body → A self-paced course to help you feel safe, grounded, and at peace in a body that's still changing. Learn to build trust with your body now—not just after weight loss. Enroll hereExplore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysAnger and rage are distinct emotions with different expressions.Women often suppress anger due to societal conditioning.Suppressed anger can lead to unhealthy eating behaviors.Food can become a pressure release valve for unexpressed emotions.Identifying the physical sensations of anger is crucial.Healthy outlets for anger include physical movement and expression.Chapters00:00 Understanding Anger and Rage02:52 The Impact of Suppressed Emotions on Eating06:08 The Pressure Cooker Effect of Anger08:48 Identifying and Expressing Anger12:03 Transforming Anger into Healthy Outlets15:03 Food as a Translator for Emotions17:57 Embracing Anger for Personal Growth

In this episode, Alana dives into the quiet yet powerful experience of having desire – whether it's for food, affection, rest, or a bigger life – and the shame and self-sabotage that often arise in response. She unpacks how many of us, especially women, were taught to minimize our wants and internalize the idea that our desires are dangerous or unworthy. Through personal reflection and insights from her work with clients, Alana explores how ignoring or hiding our desires leads to self-betrayal and emotional eating. She outlines the beliefs and behaviors that keep us stuck in cycles of secrecy, struggle, and earning, and offers practical guidance on reclaiming permission to want openly and without shame. Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time—without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysDesire often comes with feelings of unworthiness and shame.Many women feel they must earn their desires through struggle.Societal expectations can lead to downplaying one's desires.Self-betrayal is a common coping strategy for women.Practicing permission is essential for self-acceptance.Chapters00:00 Understanding Desire and Shame04:45 The Impact of Societal Expectations on Women10:19 The Connection Between Desire and Self-Betrayal17:31 Practicing Permission and Self-Acceptance24:04 Reclaiming Your Right to Desire

In this episode, Alana delves into the lesser-discussed side of food struggles—the fear of fullness and the fantasy that hunger means safety. She unpacks how the desire for emptiness often masks deeper emotional needs for control and order, especially among women who hold themselves to high standards. Alana explores the nervous system’s connection to restriction, the emotional roots behind fearing fullness, and how fullness itself can trigger vulnerability, shame, or a sense of taking up too much space. By tracing these patterns back to childhood experiences and societal messages, Alana guides listeners toward reframing fullness—not as failure, but as feedback and self-nourishment. Tune in as Alana offers practical steps to move from survival-driven restriction toward self-trust and a healthier, more trusting relationship with food and your body.Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time—without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysDesire often comes with feelings of unworthiness and shame.Many women feel they must earn their desires through struggle.Societal expectations can lead to downplaying one's desires.Self-betrayal is a common coping strategy for women.Practicing permission is essential for self-acceptance.Chapters00:00 Understanding Desire and Shame04:45 The Impact of Societal Expectations on Women10:19 The Connection Between Desire and Self-Betrayal17:31 Practicing Permission and Self-Acceptance24:04 Reclaiming Your Right to Desire

In this episode, Alana shines a light on the hidden realities faced by high-achieving women who seem to have it all together on the outside, yet secretly struggle with emotional eating and bingeing behind closed doors. Drawing from her own journey and the experiences of the women she mentors, Alana discusses the chasm between outward success and inner struggle, and the silent burden of always being “the strong one.” She unpacks the societal conditioning that rewards perfection and independence while making it difficult to ask for help or admit vulnerability. With empathy and authenticity, Alana explores why food so often becomes a secret relief valve for unexpressed emotions, exhaustion, and unmet needs. She encourages listeners to embrace honesty, seek support, and integrate all parts of themselves, reminding us that true strength lies not in keeping it all together, but in allowing ourselves to be real and seen.Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode!Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Get started HERE! The Craving Reset Library is your on-demand toolkit for breaking emotional eating patterns in real time—without relying on willpower or rules. Inside, you’ll find fast-acting audio tools designed to interrupt cravings, regulate your nervous system, and retrain your brain to feel calm, clear, and in control. Whether it’s a 3-minute urge or a full-blown binge cycle, these resets put you back in charge. Click here to access the Craving Reset Audio Library and take control in the moment it matters most.Explore more from Be Well by AKBe sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.TakeawaysHigh-functioning women often struggle with emotional eating.There is a disconnect between public success and private struggles.Binge eating can serve as a release valve for pent-up emotions.Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.The pressure to maintain a perfect image can lead to shame.Healing requires honesty and permission to be vulnerable.Chapters00:00 The High-Functioning Woman's Struggle03:00 The Double Life of Success and Inner Struggle08:58 Binge Eating as a Release Valve12:05 The Disconnect Between Public and Private Selves14:46 Asking for Help and Redefining Strength20:56 Integrating the Self: Healing in Plain Sight