Compulsive Overeating Diary

By Laurie Weaver

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What's Compulsive Overeating Diary about?

Raw, truthful, day to day experience as Laurie Weaver contends with compulsive overeating and binge eating disorder while learning the principles of intuitive eating.

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Compulsive Overeating Diary episodes:

12.31.2020
Ep 0184 – Welcome 2021!
Rants, thoughts, and updates about how Mark and I have fared during the pandemic. Things to be grateful for. Dawny's call from Feb 2020. Mark shares some wisdom. Our dance moment song is You've Got This by Nick Battle.
03.31.2020
Ep 0183 – Bonus – Our Lives in Social Isolation
Mark and I discuss all of the crazy things that have changed since my birthday party March 9. You are invited to the FB Secret Zen Spot group. I ponder how and why chips have come back in our isolated...
02.05.2020
Ep 0182 – It’s Been 6 Years Exactly!
Despite strong winds keeping me off of the mountain, I celebrate 6 years of Compulsive Overeating Diary. Mark and I have a great time with Magician, Bryan Saint at the Magic Castle. I ponder why disappointment doesn't sting as much...
01.06.2020
Ep 0181 – Bonus – Dieting vs. Diet – Plus I am Affirmations
I feel wonderful! My stamina is good, my feet are cooperating, I got up the hill pretty easily. Love my life today! Podcast Recap I feel so great I zip on up the mountain to share a BIG breakthrough I had. Please...
12.28.2019
Ep 0180 – Our Future is 2020!
I brave unusual snowcapped peaks and winter weather to ponder past blessings and challenges as we look toward our future in 2020. I share my professional video game demo. BC Joy has a great idea! How to join our new...
10.30.2019
Ep 0179 – Magical Journey of Food and Life
Hiking is out due to fires in California, so I'm back pondering at Descanso Gardens about the mystical, magical journey that is the food cycle of life. We hear from our very first BC, my friend Cheryl, about her health...
09.19.2019
Ep 0178 – Zen Garden
It's a Zen Day by the duck pond at Descanso Gardens. I learn why my favorite bench disappeared from the dry river bed. I contemplate what connections mean - especially to ourselves. Hello to new BC V. Comments from...
08.10.2019
Ep 0177 – My Tears of Joy and a Letter from BC Dave
Big news that gave me tears of joy! BC Dave shares thoughts and updates about being authentic, Disc Golf, Intuitive Eating, health challenges and why it's ok to give up a previously cherished goal. I ponder about self-acceptance and value....
07.26.2019
Ep 0176 – Bonus – Gifts, Mics and Vegan Zombies
Gifts can be a blessing or a curse! I ponder how gifts impact us and how it relates to my food issues. One gift I truly enjoy is the ability to record today's bonus episode with a cool new mic...
07.10.2019
Ep 0175 – This is YOUR Moment!
Inspired by supportive comments from BC Dave, I enjoy some wonderful moments up at the next to upper Zen spot where I ponder about persistence in the face of challenges and perceived failure. I'm grateful to BC Petra for her...
06.15.2019
Ep 0174 – What Does it Mean to be Authentic?
BC Jody inspires me to think about being authentic. BC Dave shares a resource about the new journey he started with his wife, BC Kathleen. BC Kelly shows support for my acting. We dance our socks off to a new...
05.21.2019
Ep 0173 – Believe in Yourself!
I ponder what it means to believe in ourselves down at my local park on the podcast rock. Hear my brand spanking new professional animation demo. Comments and updates from BCs Jo from the U.K., Dawny and Dave. BC Louise...
03.05.2019
Ep 0172 – Bonus – Singing Bowls On the Mountain
I'm inspired to appreciate all of my moments by listening to a wonderful, healing soundscape with Tibetan Singing Bowls and nature sounds by Jonathan Adams, AKA the Sonic Yogi. I love it so much, I contacted Jonathan and received his...
02.10.2019
Ep 0171 – Dreams, Birthdays and Meditation
It's now been over 5 years since I began this experiment...Happy Birthday to Jo from Thailand! Supportive comments from Jo from the UK. Louise from the UK goes on the bravery report for leaving a brave review on iTunes UK....
01.27.2019
Ep 0170 – Let the Sun Shine Through
It's a dark and stormy night as I get back from a wonderful voice acting cruise and end up in continuous down pouring rain and develop a terrible case of bronchitis. Through musical advice I learn to focus on the...
01.01.2019
Ep 0169 – Our Brave New Year
Social Media doesn't reflect my reality. Big thanks to Amazon shoppers. Why I closed down Stories and Voice. BC Kat from S.Jersey calls the bravery hotline to share her thoughts about acceptance and getting older. Dawny posts her tale. BC...
11.20.2018
Ep 0168 – What We Do For Love and Please Support Dawny
I update you about the California wildfires, a new health issue and why I'm grateful. I share a wonderful tip for creating a kinder, gentler life when dieting or working on any other goal. Please support our friend, Dawny. New...
10.18.2018
Ep 0167 – Flowing With the Tide and Happy Birthday Fionna!
A trip back up the mountain creates some interesting lessons. How is life like improv? BC Kat from S. Jersey calls in. Comments are back in business. Send your holiday greetings by Dec. 15, 2018. Happy Birthday Fionna!
09.19.2018
Ep 0166 – Being In Tune With Yourself
What does it mean to be in tune with yourself? Mark and I have been on an Alaskan cruise. How to overcome failing first in our heads. Greet newest BC Christine from Pennsylvania who is on the bravery report for...
08.16.2018
Ep 0165 – The Gift of Today
It's easy to wish away our lives waiting for the next good thing and missing out on what we have today. BC Dave inspires us with a meaningful quote. BC Mary S. lets us know about a great web site...
07.17.2018
Ep 0164 – I’m Positive!
Positivity is the theme for the day. We greet new BCs Linda and Charliss. BC Carrie shares comments about the mirror exercise from last show. Encouragement from BC Martha who posted about day 11, a very tough day from my...
06.25.2018
Ep 0163 – Love Yourself
My feet keep me from hiking, but I find a new podcast spot down at the park. Overcoming disordered eating as an Identity. Finding love for ourselves with a cool mirror exercise. Hello to new BCs Martha, Carrie and SAN...
05.23.2018
Ep 0162 – Struggles of the Heart
Life has been a struggle, but I go hiking to find the quiet place to listen to my heart. Afterwards, I ponder why this time on the mountain was so unusually scary for me. Dawny calls to update us and...
04.25.2018
Ep 0161 – Discover Your Method
Zen flows on the mountain as I discover my own method and I wonder, what's yours? I'm grateful to BCs who've been supporting me and the show, like longtime listener Pat and the Amazon shoppers. A new iTunes review from...
03.29.2018
Ep 0160 – Fearless
What's the difference between being brave and being fearless? New BC Elizabeth fearlessly calls the Bravery Hotline. New BC Svetlana shares one of the bravest stories ever. Supportive comments from Dawny, Jo from the UK and Kelly G. Thanks to...
03.14.2018
Ep 0159 – The Birthday Show
My 59th birthday blast is filled with love and friends who care. After meditating during an early morning birthday hike up the mountain to the next to upper Zen spot, I share three words that best show my strengths and...
03.07.2018
Ep 0158 – Good-bye Dream, Hello Determination!
How do we cope when a cherished dream doesn't happen? Mark and I ponder how to make a positive future despite disappointment. BC Jo from the U.K. responds to our last show with her lovely voice in After Thoughts. Voice...
02.28.2018
Ep 0157 – Peace With Decisions
How can we find peace with our decisions? Big Xs and Os to BC Josephine for her one of a kind gift. Thanks to Mary S. and Kelly G. for their virtual coffee and to BCs for social support. BC...
02.03.2018
Ep 0156 – Smile! It’s Our 4th Anniversary
Celebrate 4 years of sharing together on COD. The power of smiling. In After Thoughts, I ponder gratitude and disappointment. BCs Jo from the U.K. and Josephine send their good wishes and bravery. While wearing my BRAVE tiara, a special...
01.22.2018
Ep 0155 – Hope and Acceptance
I hope to develop more acceptance. After Thoughts and focus words for the year with Josephine and Mark, who also responds to your kind words from last show. How to send your After Thoughts in. Welcome new BCs Martha from...
01.13.2018
Ep 0154 – Friends Who Care and All We’ve Shared
A story from my past makes me ponder compassion. Mary S. asks me a deep question for After Thoughts. Dawny gives Mark some props and has a great idea for focusing on the new year. BC Dave and his wife,...
01.05.2018
Ep 0153 – Express Yourself
Time to change for the new year. New music, a new attitude and a new feature, called After Thoughts. Thanks to all of the BCs and Mark for participating in the holiday 2017 show. Our newest BC is Sarah from...
12.31.2017
Ep 0152 – Holiday Show 2017
Holiday greetings from BCs old and new, including Cheryl, Dawny, Voice Actor Ginny Hayes, Mary S., Fionna and her son Alden, and most of my voice acting friend, Eddie L. Fauria's, talented family. A special excerpt of 'A Christmas Carol'...
12.16.2017
Ep 0151 – Shine Brightly
I’m back down to the podcast rock as it’s confirmed, I have a pretty crumby case of Plantar Fasciitis which means no hiking for now. But today’s show will be all about finding the bright side. I let go of...
11.28.2017
Ep 0150 – The Bravery of Dave and a New Magic Word
Learn the power of a new magic word Mark and I have been using lately. We welcome our newest BC Jeanette M and give a special shout-out to the ladies of Jenn Hand's 'The Normal Eaters Club'. BC Dave wins...
11.13.2017
Ep 0149 – Bonus – Mindful on the Mountain
I thank our Veterans for their service then muse about the unexpected benefits of mindfulness.
11.01.2017
Ep 0148 – Busting Your Own Ghosts and Mark Comes Clean
Happy Halloween everyone! In honor of the day I wrestle with letting go of some of my personal ghosts and turn my most dreaded body part into my new super power. We meet our three newest brave companions, Maria S,...
10.19.2017
Ep 0147 – Celebrate Who We Are Now
Back on the podcast rock after recovery from my skin cancer procedure, I ponder the value of an aging body and what it has to teach us. Dawny checks in with a life update and some much needed support for...
09.27.2017
Ep 0146 – Our Bodies Aren’t Who We Are – Memories One Year Later
I face strong emotions one year after Mom died and ponder why we put so much emphasis on our bodies. Comment conversations about life being affirming or draining from BC Mary S., BC Jo from the UK, BC North, BC...
09.16.2017
Ep 0145 – Is it Life Affirming or Draining?
Yay! Finally live from the Next to Top Zen Place on the mountain where temps are down and my optimism is up as I ponder a new way to look at choices. We greet 4 new BCs: Cynthia from the...
08.16.2017
Ep 0144 – Getting Over Hard Times and My Reaction to Oprah
I let go of assuming good things are always hard, share snippets and comments from BCs Dawny, Amy from WI, Josephine and Stéfanie from Quebec. I ponder my take on Oprah Winfrey’s oft-quoted comment about acceptance of herself when over...
07.29.2017
Ep 0143 – Mindfulness and Overcoming Lies We Tell Ourselves
YAY! Wearing sneakers again, so back to the podcast rock. After hearing my surprising answer to Stéfanie’s secret topic of the day on Day 142, I'm inspired to clean up my subconscious. Comments following last show from Dawny and Stéfanie...
07.22.2017
Ep 0142 – Hello – Goodbye – Hello
From Tacoma, WA, I record a special letting go of my past identity across from my old home on Puget Sound. Comments about Day 141 from BCs Josephine, Petra and Dawny. More ponderings along the waterfront as I process how...
07.04.2017
Ep 0141 – Mommy Would You Love Me?
I’m back down to my local park recording from the trusty old podcast rock. Mark and I are busy getting ready to go back home to Washington to lay my mother’s ashes to rest. It’s emotional letting go as...
06.27.2017
Ep 0140 – Mark The Meditator and ‘Jo’ Many BCs!
Inspired by the morning meditation Mark and I have been doing, I let go of all the conditions I place on loving myself. An update from Brave Petra about her Instagram post with comment support from Dawny. Dawny shares her...
06.13.2017
Ep 0139 – Everything Is a Miracle
I let go of life on autopilot and learn to see the miracles all around. We celebrate a HUGE bravery report moment for BC Petra. Welcome to New BCs Stephanie from West Virginia who reached out on FB and Theresa...
05.30.2017
Ep 0138 – Gratitude Day
I ponder the sacrifices of our service men and women on Memorial Day. BC Rabbit's comments from last show inspire me to think about letting go of my Racing Morning Mind and talk about how guided meditation has been working...
05.20.2017
Ep 0137 – Expect the Best!
House cleaning bites me in the knee, so hiking is out and the podcast rock is in! I decide to let go of expecting the worst. I tell a story about my miracle party dress. Thanks to Amy from WI,...
05.12.2017
Ep 0136 – Many Shades of Unsexy Grey!
The unexpected rain causes me to change the day of my hike. I ponder the effects of rigidity and over-flexibility in my life. Dawny greets our new BCs from last show and updates us on her health. Kevin replies to...
05.04.2017
Ep 0135 – Deer Time!
I tell my heart-pounding deer tale. I let go of time pressure and discover how time can be a guidepost instead. I share a few paragraphs from my latest blog post about overcoming fear and Dawny’s courageous response. We say...

What's Compulsive Overeating Diary about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Compulsive Overeating Diary episodes:

Ep 0184 – Welcome 2021!

Ep 0183 – Bonus – Our Lives in Social Isolation

Ep 0182 – It’s Been 6 Years Exactly!

Ep 0181 – Bonus – Dieting vs. Diet – Plus I am Affirmations

Ep 0180 – Our Future is 2020!

Ep 0179 – Magical Journey of Food and Life

Ep 0178 – Zen Garden

Ep 0177 – My Tears of Joy and a Letter from BC Dave

Ep 0176 – Bonus – Gifts, Mics and Vegan Zombies

Ep 0175 – This is YOUR Moment!

Ep 0174 – What Does it Mean to be Authentic?

Ep 0173 – Believe in Yourself!

Ep 0172 – Bonus – Singing Bowls On the Mountain

Ep 0171 – Dreams, Birthdays and Meditation

Ep 0170 – Let the Sun Shine Through

Ep 0169 – Our Brave New Year

Ep 0168 – What We Do For Love and Please Support Dawny

Ep 0167 – Flowing With the Tide and Happy Birthday Fionna!

Ep 0166 – Being In Tune With Yourself

Ep 0165 – The Gift of Today

Ep 0164 – I’m Positive!

Ep 0163 – Love Yourself

Ep 0162 – Struggles of the Heart

Ep 0161 – Discover Your Method

Ep 0160 – Fearless

Ep 0159 – The Birthday Show

Ep 0158 – Good-bye Dream, Hello Determination!

Ep 0157 – Peace With Decisions

Ep 0156 – Smile! It’s Our 4th Anniversary

Ep 0155 – Hope and Acceptance

Ep 0154 – Friends Who Care and All We’ve Shared

Ep 0153 – Express Yourself

Ep 0152 – Holiday Show 2017

Ep 0151 – Shine Brightly

Ep 0150 – The Bravery of Dave and a New Magic Word

Ep 0149 – Bonus – Mindful on the Mountain

Ep 0148 – Busting Your Own Ghosts and Mark Comes Clean

Ep 0147 – Celebrate Who We Are Now

Ep 0146 – Our Bodies Aren’t Who We Are – Memories One Year Later

Ep 0145 – Is it Life Affirming or Draining?

Ep 0144 – Getting Over Hard Times and My Reaction to Oprah

Ep 0143 – Mindfulness and Overcoming Lies We Tell Ourselves

Ep 0142 – Hello – Goodbye – Hello

Ep 0141 – Mommy Would You Love Me?

Ep 0140 – Mark The Meditator and ‘Jo’ Many BCs!

Ep 0139 – Everything Is a Miracle

Ep 0138 – Gratitude Day

Ep 0137 – Expect the Best!

Ep 0136 – Many Shades of Unsexy Grey!

Ep 0135 – Deer Time!