Have you ever noticed how stress can pull you toward the fridge instead of toward something that actually restores your energy?

In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, I’m joined by Meredith Ries, a therapist and emotional eating coach, to explore why emotional eating is so common among parents. Together, we unpack the emotions behind stress eating and highlight how bringing more calm confident parenting practices into your daily life can reduce the pressure that fuels these habits.

Meredith shares how acknowledging your self-worth and needs is an act of positive discipline—not just for yourself, but also as a way to model kind and firm parenting. We’ll talk about what parenting really looks like when stress is high and how to use positive parenting strategies to shift from emotional to logical thinking during challenging moments.

You’ll discover:

• Actionable tools for managing your relationship with food.
• Stress management strategies that don’t involve binging.
• Gentle discipline practices that help you feel calmer and raise more resilient kids.

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Meredith also provides resources and support for those looking to confront emotional eating, including how to connect with her for further guidance.  Feel free to reach out to her at https://www.meredithriescoaching.com/.

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