When food binges get so bad that we swear off sugar and carbs “for good”, then what do we do? We want to be done, but we still feel a sense of loss and emptiness. When comfort eating has been our #1 way of coping with life, we need a new way to cope, or we’ll turn back to the food, just like returning to the familiarity of an abusive relationship. …

Has middle-age left you feeling like you don’t quite know who you are, or where your place is in your life? In this episode, I have a real and raw conversation with my friend from down under – Sal Daina – about how she’s transforming herself and finding her light (the same thing she does for others). This talk will uplift you and help you take that…

After receiving some strange criticism on Facebook, I decided to share about how I deal with being picked apart (usually from complete strangers), without letting it drive me to overeat. I’m a work in progress, and these are the steps I’ve learned to take so that no one has the power to get under my skin and cause me to hurt myself with food. I hop…

Weight loss podcasts, nutrition studies, bestselling books, online courses…if you’re constantly studying nutrition, diet, metabolism, psychology of eating, etc., but you’re still not reaching your health goals, it might be time for a shift in perspective. The most frustrating thing is knowing what to do, but not being able to follow through on what…

Food cravings. They don’t just happen. There is a cause, and knowing where they come from and how to heal them, is a total game changer for emotional eaters. This episode is an interview I did with my mentor, Roy Nelson, over 10 years ago (before I founded Heal Your Hunger!). Roy’s words and insights are just as true and life-changing today. Source…

It can happen to anyone…you’re working hard at your job, perhaps you lack good self-care, the stress accumulates over time, and you begin to feel bad. Symptoms like migraines, gut issues, depression or anxiety can start to creep into your reality. You can’t rest. And you don’t know what’s wrong. It could be burnout. In this episode, I interview bur…

Do you feel like everyone is better than you…that you don’t measure up? Not good enough, smart enough, thin enough, talented enough? Your head is lying to you. As emotional eaters, we sell ourselves short…and our feelings of “not enoughness” drive our compulsion to eat. In this episode, I talk about what it takes to overcome those feelings, so you …

Feeling dry down there? Is sex painful? Want to get back your mojo and enjoy sex into your 80s? Then let’s talk about it. (Ladies, we’ve GOT to talk about it.) Triple Board Certified OB-GYN, Dr. Anna Cabeca, known as the “Girlfriend Doctor”, discusses how you can enjoy sex and your sexuality, decades into menopause. No, you don’t have to hang it up…

Life includes death. It kinda sucks, but it’s a fact. In this episode, I talk about my grieving process, as I say goodbye to my mentor, friend, former husband and man with whom I was connected (daily) for over 35 years. We can’t overcome emotional eating and binge eating unless we have new coping tools for dealing with life’s hardest blows. I share…

Food plans, strict rules and restrictions can be taboo for those recovering from eating disorders, and the professionals that treat them. But, eating sweets and processed carbs, foods that trigger binge-eating and constant snacking for emotional eaters don’t bode well for those who can’t practice “moderation” or manage to eat “just one” and stop. I…

Just a few days ago this world lost an extraordinary man. My mentor, former husband and soulmate, Roy Nelson, blessed my life in ways I can’t begin to describe. For 35 years I was loved, comforted, and inspired by Roy’s incredible heart and indomitable spirit. In this episode, I share about the grief I’m currently feeling, and my experience of movi…

Mistakes we’ve made, hurts we’ve experienced, losses we grieve. Sometimes, our minds are like a runaway train, overthinking, rehashing and dwelling on painful memories from our lives. And too often, these painful thoughts lead us to overeat, just to quiet down our minds. In this episode, I talk about a recent attack of my brain, and how I dealt wit…

I loved sugar. I loved sweet foods. I loved anything ooey, gooey and chewy. But they didn’t love me back. I was a sugar addict, and once I started eating the stuff, I wanted more, and I had a really hard time saying no. I didn’t have an “off” switch, so I would end up binging on high calorie sweet foods. And this included bread, pasta, muffins, etc…

Ever heard the phrase, “God works in mysterious ways”? Well, my life is full of things that happened, on account of one thing leading to another. In this episode, I share about some of those “coincidences”, and explore the hand that Spirit might have in helping us find the peace with food we seek. Source…

Grief is a mighty emotion. It is an intruder that barges into our life when it wants, and takes its own damn time leaving. In this episode, my good friend and Heal Your Hunger coach, Kim Hamer, and I sat down and had a good talk about grief. Kim is a widow and author of 100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend’s Guide to Helping a Friend Through Cancer or Lo…

Got strange things going on with your body? Migraines, gut issues, acne or rashes? If you have mystery symptoms, they could be traced back to stress. In this episode, I talk with Naturopath, Dr. Doni Wilson, who suffered from stress-related symptoms, herself. Learn how you can begin to identify if your symptoms are stress-related, and what you can …

I know holiday time can be especially stressful for so many reasons, but it wasn’t until now that I really felt it. In this episode, I talk about my own roller coaster ride during this holiday season, and how I’m getting through. It’s an emotional time, but with the right tools and actions, we don’t need to depend on emotional eating to get through…

Do you cut fresh veggies from your yard? Me either. But that might change soon with the help of Katie Oglesby. Katie is an edible Garden Designer and holistic health coach on a mission to help her clients to stop being passive participants in their health journeys and become courageous, informed advocates for their wellbeing. As a Garden Coach and …

Binge eating isn’t pretty. I know, I did it for years. Late at night, in my car, at the movies, on airplanes. In this episode, I talk about my personal experience with binge eating the pain it caused me. Not every emotional eater is a binge eater. And not everyone understands what it’s like to live in the darkness of binge eating. But if this is yo…

Thanksgiving is here and it can be one of the most challenging holidays for emotional eaters. It seems like the holiday was made just for us! But there’s more to the holidays than overeating, so let’s take a look at 10 traps you can avoid, so you can show up to family gatherings feeling confident, happy, helpful and satisfied. After all, it’s not a…

You’ve probably heard about the benefits of breathwork from time to time, and you may have even tried intentional deep breathing now and then, as a means of calming your nervous system and getting yourself grounded. In this interview with my friend, Sachin Patel, however, you will learn additional benefits you’ve never even thought of…and why you c…

Breast cancer, leukemia, Type 2 diabetes, obesity…this woman had so varied health challenges, with one common denominator that has put her on a path of freedom. Don’t miss this episode, where you’ll hear one of the most inspiring “overcoming” stories ever told. Sheri is living proof that there’s nothing that can’t be overcome, with enough love, com…

In this short, but sweet, show, I talk about the phenomenon of self-sabotage: why we binge again, even when we’re feeling good and have no intention of going off our plan. It’s so frustrating, isn’t it? Let’s dig into what this is all about and how to finally eliminate the need to sabotage our success with eating clean, losing weight, and enjoying …

Ever noticed that the more stressed you are, the more likely you are to overeat? Well, I’m in the middle of that realization right now! I’m all about helping women de-stress so they can eat less, but this lesson hit a little too close to home recently! Stress is bad for us, at every level, but one of the hardest things about stress is that it makes…

Think you might have a sluggish thyroid? Having issues with energy and weight? Check out my interview with my good friend and amazing thyroid expert, Dr. Amie Hornaman. You’ll find out if some of the symptoms you’re experiencing could be related to your thyroid, and best next steps to start feeling better now. We also talk about a way to feel more …

Are you living in your head or your heart? Far too often, emotional eaters are living in their heads…trying to figure out how to overcome their problems, never realizing that being in your head is part of the problem! In this episode, I have a delightful conversation with my good friend, Ajaya Sommers, who has devoted her life to helping others fin…

I recently spent a month in Europe, trying different foods, seeing new cities (new to me). It was wonderful! In this final short episode of the 3-part series, my amazing guy interviews ME about some of my thoughts about what we saw and did, and the cultures we encountered. Source由Heal Your Hunger Show

I recently spent a month in Europe, trying different foods, seeing new cities (new to me). It was wonderful! In this short episode, Part 2, my amazing guy interviews ME about some of my thoughts about what we saw and did, and the cultures we encountered. Source由Heal Your Hunger Show

I recently spent a month in Europe, trying different foods, seeing new cities (new to me). It was wonderful! In the next three episodes, my amazing guy interviews ME about some of my thoughts about what we saw and did, and the cultures we encountered. Source由Heal Your Hunger Show

Got pain? Pain is often trapped in our bodies…but how do you get free from it? Well, Deanna Hansen had an amazing experience of losing stubborn weight until she discovered that if she unblocked fascia in her body, her body could heal both emotionally and physically. Then she created Block Therapy, a unique at-home fascia-release protocol, to reliev…

Do you ever feel like you’ve been forgotten or like you don’t belong? I have too. But I just spent a week with people I don’t know, speaking a language I don’t understand, and in a group I don’t belong to. And yet, I was at peace. In this episode, I talk about my favorite “hack” for fitting in and feeling a part of…no matter who I’m with. Source…

Are you desiring a life partner, after being divorced, widowed, or single for some time? Do you feel daunted by the prospect of searching for love in an app? In this sweet (and spicy) interview with my good friend and midlife dating coach, Junie Moon, we discuss the best mindset, tactics and tools you need to be successful at online dating. I’m a b…

Ever feel like the universe is conspiring to make your life hard? Nothing is going right, and you feel like going back to bed so you can wake up on the right side? In this episode, I talk about my recent excursion in Marseille, France, and the surprises I encountered. Good is happening everywhere. Source…

Have you ever kept eating, even though you were full? Do you binge-eat on a regular basis? Ever wondered why you do that? In this episode, I’m going to break down exactly why binge eaters and emotional eaters eat until they’re stuffed, and how you can start changing this habit today. Source由Heal Your Hunger Show

We’ve all done it. We’ve tried to “fix” ourselves…figure out what’s wrong and then go about making it right. But our solutions don’t always work. And then we feel stuck. In this episode, I interview Misa Hopkins, a global leader for the Divine Feminine, and a master at using self-compassion as a pathway to healing emotional woundedness. If you’re t…

As emotional eaters, we are no stranger to fear; paralyzing fear, at times. Afraid to speak up, afraid to be ourselves, afraid to have a difference of opinion, or drive at night. Nameless fears too often drive our nervous, compulsive eating, and they will continue to do so, unless we stop and face these fears down. When we stop letting fear run our…

You may have tried 3 Meal Magic, and even had some success with it, but what happened when you traveled out of the country, attended a sports event or went on a weekend getaway with friends? Did things kind of unravel? In this episode, I talk about three different scenarios where I was able to maintain my three meals, regardless of who I was with, …

Not getting proper nutrition, overextending yourself and feeling rejected. These are definite triggers that can cause emotional eaters to head for the refrigerator. But there are a few more obscure ones that most don’t think of as triggers for emotional eating. In this episode, I address what may be some of the most overlooked causes of binge eatin…

As emotional eaters, we’re natural givers and caretakers…”Mom, can you pick me up?” “Honey, what’s for dinner?” Ooph, time to take my 85-year old father to his doctor’s appointment. Let’s face it, we have so many obligations, so many people vying for our time. Do you ever wonder what it would be like to not be needed…even for a moment? In this epis…

Doing new things isn’t comfortable. So I had to push myself to show up for my first Pickleball class. What I learned, beyond how to hit the ball and keep score, was a great reminder that stepping outside our comfort zone, whether it’s by taking a new class, or saying NO to fad diets, holds surprising and unexpected gifts. Source…

Do you have feelings you think you shouldn’t have? Do you think (or say) “I know I shouldn’t feel this way”. Guess what? You feel how you feel! And when you stop judging it…you make space for feeling something different. In this episode, I share about a recent incident that once upon a time may have resulted in buried resentment…and overeating. Whe…

Ever wonder if your parent is (or was) a narcissist? Perhaps you experienced a parent that blamed, gaslighted, acted like a victim and made everything about them? If so, this interview may shed some light on what happened, why and what you can do about it. My guest, Dr. Meg Haworth, specializes in helping people heal from growing up with narcissism…

It’s hard when the place that is supposed to hold you and comfort you ends up being the place where you feel betrayal, judgment and pain. If that’s been your experience, this can help. In this episode, I talk about what happens when we encounter harsh messages and treatment from religious leaders and communities, and how you can begin to heal. Sour…

Do some people drive you bananas? Do you feel irritable when you’re around certain people? Some people refer to a quick temper or sharp-tongued reaction to something as being “triggered”. But why do we get agitated and how can we stop letting others “push our buttons”. I explore all this, and more, in this episode. Source…

Have you ever looked back on a situation gone wrong and realized that there were plenty of red flags along the way that you chose not to see? We’ve all done it! It’s painful to see, but if we can learn to tap into that still, small voice inside that actually installed those red flags, we can be guided and protected and sidestep trouble next time. T…

Imagine living your life in excruciating physical pain, with very little ability to control it. This was Dr. Terry Wahls’ experience with Multiple Sclerosis, until she discovered that she could drastically improve her condition with diet and self-care. In this interview, Dr. Wahls and I talk about negative self-talk, childhood stress and how you ch…

You say you’re going to stick to your plan, and then you don’t. You plan to get up early enough to make a healthy breakfast, but then you run out of time and eat the donuts at work instead. Trusting ourselves around food is tough for emotional eaters. We constantly say one thing and do another. If you want to have trust in yourself, listen to this …

Weight Alyce Adams, RN is the Kegel Queen. Since founding KegelQueen.com in 2009, she’s known as the most sought-after kegel exercise expert around the world, helping women who suffer with vaginal prolapse or urinary incontinence to avoid dangerous surgery and regain health and control of their body “down there”. This was a super-informative interv…

Are you letting the “almighty scale” determine your worth? Are you hooked on weighing yourself, even when it often makes you feel discouraged and frustrated? In this episode, I discuss the 5 reasons why weighing yourself might be producing the opposite effect…it could be causing weight gain, not weight loss! If you’re tired of giving the scale too …

Whether it’s ED, belly fat, low energy or a desire for longevity, men have health struggles, too. In this episode, I talk with world-renowned men’s health & performance expert, Dr. Tracy Gapin, about how your man can start feeling better, looking better, and having more energy…in and outside of the bedroom. Helping your man feel his best is one pla…