As we step into 2026, this episode invites you to imagine a different relationship with food—one where food no longer owns you and choice replaces compulsion. In part two of my Top 10 Tips for Lasting Weight Loss, I'm sharing the deeper, often overlooked shifts that create real change. This is about healing from the inside out and discovering a path that supports your whole life, not just the number on the scale.

What if this is the year you finally stop starting over?
In the first episode of the year, I'm sharing my top 10 tips for lasting weight loss — not diet rules, but deep, meaningful shifts that address what's really driving overeating and bingeing. If weight loss were about food alone, you would've already solved it. These tips look beyond the plate and into the emotional, spiritual, and nervous-system roots of the struggle, so real healing can begin.

In this episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, I'm talking about one of the biggest triggers for emotional eaters: worry. If you've ever spun out with "what if" thoughts until you're stressed, scared, and reaching for food… this one's for you. I share the real-life stories, tools, and spiritual practices that helped me step out of fear, get present, and stop letting scary thoughts run the show. You don't have to awfulize every possible future scenario—there's another way, and I'll show it to you.

After two weeks in "Spanish school", and a weekend of running around seeing the sights in Barcelona (Sagrada Familia, Picasso Museum, etc.), I've recorded my final account of my wonderful experiences in Spain. It's so fun to share about my travels, especially from the perspective of an emotional eater. I didn't do Barcelona like others did…I was able to enjoy good food, while eating healthy and feeling good about my food choices. And the best part of all, was being able to walk through fear and apprehension, without using food as my crutch. God is good!

Diet culture: there are so many things to say about how years of dieting affects our psyche, our relationship with our bodies, and how we view food. Food is food. But too often, we put food in camps: the good and the bad. And we lose our power in the process. In this short and sweet episode, I unpack this, so you can begin to move beyond this destructive mindset and clear your path for freedom.

Hola - de Barcelona! So this is my second episode, following my first week of traveling to Spain and attending Spanish language school. I'm learning many lessons, and not just the ones happening in class! I'm excited to share some of my thoughts and experiences here, in this short, but fun, account of all that's been happening!

Are you living a juicy life? Or are you needing a possible 3rd act reinvention? If life is feeling a little dull and you'd like a boost, check out my conversation with my good friend and reinvention coach, Charlene Gorzela. Charele sold her company of 26 years and started a new career. She also met and married her husband during the pandemic. In this episode, we talk about the inner journey of healing that gives us the best outer journey of life. Yes, your best chapter of life is waiting for you.

It's been a lifelong dream of mine, which I did nothing about…until now. My new goal is to learn to speak Spanish by age 60. I'm not too far away! So I pulled out the stops and have taken a lot of action to make this dream come true. (It's not going to just happen, after all.) In this episode, I describe how I've prepared for my Spanish Adventure.

Food cravings don't just happen. It seems like the strike at any given time, but usually they are the result of how we're feeling about ourselves and our decisions, day to day. In this episode, I discuss a certain life decision I made (regarding my relationship) that informed subsequent food decisions. Because it's all related…"the hip bone is connected to the knee bone…"

Health Influencer and New York Times Bestselling Nutrition Expert, JJ Virgin, and I sat down for a fun talk on how to age powerfully…because it's much more fun and effective. In this episode, we talk about protein's impact on cravings, the best way to exercise as you age, and why the scale should be abolished, in favor of smarter measurement for health. Check it out now!

As emotional eaters, our behaviors around food vary. I was a binger…and I could pack away thousands of calories in one sitting. But some have different habits with food. In this episode, I talk about our various habits and how they help us manage our emotions. Yes, you can be more than one type, but getting aware of what you do and why is the first step toward healing your relationship with food. 

Understanding your genetics can help you determine your ideal diet, learn how to achieve satiation and even manage your mood. In this interesting talk with Dr. Sam Shay, who has had his own personal emotional eating journey, we discuss how knowing our genetics can help inform our weight loss journey and the choices we make. Dr. Shay is also a stand-up comic, so I enjoyed this interview. I'm sure you will, too!

It seems like it would be easy to let people love us. After all, love is what we've craved all our lives. But when it comes to that intimate feeling of being seen, and loved, we can get a little squeamish. And then we sabotage the relationship with nit-picking and histrionics. Do you relate? Here's my take on this, and how to sidestep the trap.

If you've ever wondered, "What's happening to my body?" — this episode is for you. Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author of The Perimenopause Revolution, joins me to unpack the confusing, emotional, and often misunderstood journey of perimenopause. From brain fog and belly fat to anxiety and sleep issues, we explore what's really going on hormonally — and how to bring your body back into balance. You'll leave this episode feeling informed, empowered, and full of hope for your midlife years.

I recently came across this short recording of my mentor, Roy Nelson, telling his story of being a hopeless case, and boy, he wasn't kidding. No nonsense. Just pure truth about core beliefs we adopt from childhood, how the subconscious mind stores data we take on, and how to change, and what happens when you actually get what you want (it may not be good). Hope this moves you as much as it moved me!

Do you hide the "evidence" after a binge so no one will find out? Do you put on a happy face with others, never letting people know when you're feeling down? Secrets keep us feeling isolated and alone, and they perpetuate emotional eating. If you want to experience lasting weight loss, it's time to stop hiding and let yourself be seen. In this episode, I share about the kinds of secrets I lived with before that drove my out-of-control eating, and how I was able to finally heal. 

CAUTION: Tough truths ahead! Yes, indeed, in this episode, I talk about one of the biggest cruxes of emotional eating and it's underlying causes: people-pleasing. Why we do it, and how it undermines our health, our relationships and our eating. Don't miss this honest, raw sharing of my own relapse with people-pleasing, and what it takes to overcome this destructive habit.

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. Join me as I explore how to break up with food...and mean it.

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 next bold step toward becoming the beautiful, authentic soul that God made you to be.

Connect with Sal Dana:

• Facebook: Sal Daina (Public Profile)

• Email: sal@saldaina.com

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 hope it helps you do the same!

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 you know. In this episode, I dig into what information, combined with the right action, can do to help you cross the finish line.

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. 

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 burnout expert, Nicolette Verheem. She shares how to spot burnout and what to do about it.

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 can finally live a life of self-love, self-compassion and self-respect.

What would you do if, after nearly 50 years of marriage, your spouse suddenly walked out? In this episode, you'll meet Deb—a woman who faced unimaginable heartbreak and somehow turned it into the most empowering chapter of her life. Her secret? It's not what you'd expect. Tune in to hear how she transformed pain into peace, and why she now says her divorce was the best thing that ever happened to her.

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, girls. If you want to know how to live your healthiest, happiest, sexiest years, right now, then have a listen!

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 here how I'm moving through tough emotions, without using excess food to numb.

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. In this episode, I talk to Dr. David Wiss about healing the divide between various schools of thought on how to heal disordered eating.

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 moving through the feelings, in real time.

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 with it. Yes, I'm still on this journey of healing, and am committed to reporting my latest experiences!

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. In this episode, I talk about the reasons I no longer eat sugar, and the delicious substitutes I've found. If you know that eating sugar is a problem for you, this may be the answer you're looking for.

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.

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 Loss. As emotional eaters, it's important that we learn to navigate this powerful and intrusive emotion, so it doesn't drive us to eat.

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 do to begin feeling better immediately.

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. Self-care and proper support can definitely help us access real joy, peace and healing.

If you've ever found yourself trying to "help" someone do things your way—only to later soothe the tension with food—this episode is for you. In this powerful rerun, Tricia opens up about the hidden link between control and overeating, and why emotional eaters often struggle to let go. Tune in to discover how loosening your grip on others (and life) can bring more peace to your heart—and freedom around food.

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 Real Food Advocate, she fuses the healing power of gardening with the healing power of food-as-medicine in her garden designs and holistic approach to a garden-to-table lifestyle. This was a fun interview…good health is just steps away.

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 your experience right now, there is hope. Have a listen…

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 about the food…check out these 10 tips and Happy Holidays! 

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 can't afford to keep breathing the way you're breathing right now. You'll love Sachin…he brings you hard science in a delightful, conversational way!

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, community, and the grace of God.

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 our healthier bodies.

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 us very hungry…

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 energy, even if your thyroid is doing fine. Listen now!

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 find their embodied selves. It's time we awaken, isn't it?

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.

Something happened on my recent trip to Europe that caught me off guard. I found myself feeling… off — edgy, a little "crunchy," not my usual lighthearted self. It would've been easy to brush it off or stuff those feelings down with food like I used to, but instead, I did something different. In this episode, I share what unfolded next — and how one small moment of awareness turned tension into connection. If you've ever wondered how emotional awareness can transform your relationship with food and the people you love, you'll want to hear this story.

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.

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.

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 relieve chronic pain and dis-ease, encourage healthy detoxification, and reverse the aging process. She tells all about it in this episode. (Deanna is so passionate about this, you'll love her!)