EPISODE 108: The Moment You Think 'Screw It' With Food – What's Really Happening?

Ever had that moment where you think, "screw it," and suddenly you're elbow-deep in cookies you didn't even really want?

In this episode, we're breaking down what's actually happening in that split second and why it has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or "being good."

Here's the truth: it's not the cookie. It's the story you tell yourself after the cookie that sends you spiraling.

If you're tired of being "perfect" all day only to feel out of control at night, this one's going to hit home and more importantly, give you a way out.

What you'll learn:

Why all-or-nothing thinking is the real trigger behind overeating

How labeling foods "good" or "bad" keeps you stuck in the binge/restrict cycle

The hidden reason one "slip" feels like total failure

Why self-criticism backfires (and what actually works instead)

3 simple, practical strategies to stop the spiral in the moment

You'll walk away with tools you can use today... like asking better questions, making your "next best decision," and breaking the habit of "starting over tomorrow."

No more food drama. No more starting over. Just a smarter way forward.

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