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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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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...
1Tina 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/ Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to...
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...
Overdrinking and emotional eating often go hand-in-hand, but rarely do we talk openly about alcohol as a coping mechanism—especially for high-achieving women. In this episode, Dr. Sherry Price joins me to discuss how she broke free from a wine habit that no longer served her, the emotional parallels between food and alcohol, and why abstinence isn't the only solution. Resources & Links Mentioned Dr. Sherry Price’s Website: https://epicyou.com Dr. Sherry Price’s Podcast: https://epicyou.co...
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of nighttime overeating or bingeing, this episode might help you direct your efforts at change in more effective directions. I’m not talking about willpower. I’m not shaming food (or hunger). I am talking about what your real needs might be in that moment, and how to stop solving the wrong problem. You’ll learn: Why nighttime eating becomes such a strong habitThe role of Hidden Hungers and what they’re trying to tell youA powerful mindset shift that helps y...
In this episode, I’m sharing five things every smart woman needs to know about emotional eating. If food still feels like a struggle even though you’ve tried all the things, a better understanding of emotional eating might help you understand why. I’ll explain why emotional eating isn’t always obvious, how it shows up in ways you might miss, and what you actually need to do instead of relying on willpower or control. Here’s what I cover in this episode: How emotional eating can be happening e...
If you've ever said "I'll start over Monday," only to end up back in the same old loop, this episode is for you. Too many smart, high-achieving women are stuck in a cycle that goes something like this: try hard, lose steam, get off track, blame yourself, and start again - harder this time. It's exhausting. And it's not working. In this episode, I cover: Why the traditional "start over" mindset sets you up to failThe difference between reacting and resetting - and why it mattersThe five key st...
If you’ve ever found yourself eating on autopilot, not tasting your food, or wondering how you got from “just a bite” to the bottom of the bag, you’re not alone. And you’re not broken. What’s likely happening is something I see all the time - you’re simply not with yourself in those moments. And when you’re not present, something else takes over. Here’s what I’m covering in this episode: Why checking out is so common - and how it fuels overeatingThe real cost of disconnection from yourself (a...
If you've ever found yourself reaching for food when you're stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted, it might be time to explore a powerful but often overlooked tool for lasting change: self-compassion. In this episode, you’ll hear why self-compassion is a game-changer when it comes to ending overeating and emotional eating. If the voice in your head tends to be a harsh critic, or if you find yourself stuck in the all-or-nothing mindset, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll...
I’m diving into what I call the “overeating boomerang”—a hidden mindset trap that keeps smart, capable women swinging between trying to be superhuman and using food to numb out. You’ll hear the real-life experiences (with names changed for privacy) of women inside my coaching program who realized they were stuck in this pattern, and how we began shifting it. If you've been demanding that your tired, burned-out self just push through or "do better"—and if you're ready for a more compassionate,...
If you're trying to stop emotional eating, overeating, or binge eating—but feel like nothing is changing—this episode is essential. The truth? Most women miss the real signs that they’re making progress with ending emotional eating and overeating because they’re looking in the wrong place. And if you don’t see your results, you can’t build on them. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the mindset you bring to overcoming overeating matters more than willpowerHow to identify hidden wins that are ...
Lisa knew exactly how she wanted to eat. She’d researched, made a plan, and was fully committed—until real life got in the way. Vacations, stress, and long days at work would throw her off track every time. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t stick with a healthy eating plan (even one you like), this episode will show you what’s really going on—and what to do instead. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: Why knowing what to eat isn't enough to change overeating habitsThe hidden stories a...
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