167: Breaking Free from Comfort Eating: Why Discomfort is the Key to Real Change

Why does the day fall apart with food—even when you were “good” all day? If you’re stuck in a power struggle with food, this episode will help you understand why more control isn't the answer—and what to do instead. You’ll hear: Why overeating isn’t about willpowerWhat food is really doing for you in those tough momentsWhy trying to control your eating often makes things worseWhat real peace with food starts to look likeLearn how to shift the dynamic so food doesn’t have so much power. Start ...

Emotional eating, limited bandwidth, and the tools that actually help What if your eating struggles aren’t a willpower problem, but a capacity problem? In this episode, I share the real reasons emotional eating gets worse when your bandwidth is gone, and why pushing harder doesn’t work. You’ll learn: Why autopilot overeating happens (especially at night)What to do instead of starting another “plan”Tools that work when your capacity is lowHow to stop spiraling when things don’t go perfectlyThi...

Overwhelmed and overeating? This episode shows you a better way. Feeling stretched thin, overloaded, or stuck in emotional eating patterns—but don’t have the energy to fix it? You’re not alone. Most smart, high-achieving women don’t struggle because they’re lazy. They struggle because their capacity is maxed out—and they’ve been taught to blame themselves. In this episode, I share how to shift your approach to overeating and emotional eating when your life feels like too much. What you’ll lea...

The truth about diets? They keep you stuck. As the new year approaches, you might feel the pull of another plan, another try, another round of willpower. But what if the problem isn’t you? What if it’s the diet itself? In this best-of episode, I’m sharing 25 powerful reasons not to start another diet - not in January, not ever again. You’ll learn: Why diets don’t workHow they increase obsession and emotional eatingWhat to do insteadDownload the free cheat sheet: https://toomuchonherplate.com/...

Before you commit to a new weight loss plan, here’s what you really need to know. If you’re a high-achieving woman, chances are your overeating has nothing to do with willpower—and everything to do with the hidden hungers that traditional food plans ignore. In this best-of episode, I’m sharing: The 5 hidden hungers that fuel emotional eatingWhy “just be more disciplined” always backfiresWhat to focus on instead of restriction and controlListen before you pick another strategy that doesn’t fit...