Compulsive Overeating Diary

Stéfanie and Cheryl give Laurie a lot to think about as they discover how Robot Aliens are actually Laurie's protectors. Laurie shares how she's finally learning to understand herself through therapy and intuitive eating techniques help Laurie make peace with her body. Lisa from Boston calls the bravery hotline with her book recommendation and Laurie's thrilled that Stephanie writes to her from Germany. Laurie finally discovers how to look at all of the international iTunes stores and see the brave companions' reviews in countries outside of the U.S. We give a big welcome shout-out to our newest listener and brave companion, Tove.

Therapy is tough, so after sharing her experience Laurie lightens the mood by introducing a new feature called Foolish Fun. Hear the song that lets Laurie hold and pet her cat Gracie every morning even though Gracie is a skittish and touch-adverse kitty. Cheryl comments on Day 53. Shout-outs to Debcaf2 for her 5-star review on iTunes and to Michelle once again for her excellent comment on Day 43 about Binge Extinction techniques.

Emotions run wild as Laurie learns how to face life without numbing it with diets and bingeing. Looking for a photo from her childhood inspires a blog post about reintergrating both pain and joy that she's blocked out. Laurie ponders finding a therapist to help her. New brave companion Millie asks if it seems odd to wish her sisters would all join her on her journey so they could be learning together. Cheryl, Stéfanie and Laurie comment. We end with Stéfanie's Secret Topic 2. What will come to mind as Laurie hears Stéfanie's newest Secret Topic at the same time as you do?

Laurie emerges from a depressive Blue Mood by sharing her feelings via blog post and explains why bike riding is a good thing to combat depression. Laurie's shocked by an urge to go back to calorie counting after her turbulent emotions and examines why in the end, she doesn't feel that is the best way for her to go. Laurie muses about learning to use the intuitive eating movement's hunger scale. She shares her fears and decides to give up the appearance of control over the brave companions listening and commenting habits. Also featured, Taryn Brumfitt's Kickstarter campaign to fund a documentary about body acceptance, Amanda Trusty's awesome video art expressing her warrior-like dance claiming her own body acceptance as well as her newest video showing her fan's own body acceptance. Shout-outs to new listener, Janet, and comments from Sue, Cheryl, Stéfanie and Michelle McK

A total random, bonus episode as Laurie's compulsive brain tortures her during the lull between events. Laurie takes to the park to talk it out and think it through. How can she learn to consider NOT considering? Also, after emailing with Stefano and reading the news of today, Laurie gets mad about people feeling free to comment on other people's size. Thanks to Cheryl, Sue and Stéfanie for their good wishes on episode 50.

Laurie's filled with awe and gratitude as she exchanges her cane for hiking poles once again and ascends her beloved mountain to celebrate the 50th episode of Compulsive Overeating Diary. Laurie reminisces about where she began on this experiment and ponders where she's going. Laurie thinks about all of the blessings that have come her way from interacting with you, the brave companions. Cheryl calls the bravery hotline to support Brandi and earns her spot on today's Bravery Report. A shout-out to new listener and brave companion, Maria from the UK, comments from Michelle, Stéfanie and Cheryl and an update about Alva the English teacher from France. Another big thank-you to Josh Woodward for his inspiring song, I'm letting go.

Laurie muses on the Yin-yang of surprises as she searches for a new Zen Spot at her local park. Stéfanie’s Secret Topic is successfully launched! Shout-outs to Laurie's FB brave companions for their encouragement, to Jodi for her thoughtful comment about people pleasing, and to Alva from France, who tells Laurie a surprising reason she values Laurie's first podcast show, Daily Adventure Tales.

Laurie's day starts out fantastically then dives down into challenges, that in the past, would have sent her headfirst into a bag of chips. Discover how she finally learns to deal with frustration and starts to take events outside of her control in stride. Hear new listener and brave companion, Brandi, tell her story and current feelings on the bravery hotline. Shout-outs to new listener Millie and to Michelle Mc and Cheryl for their comments about people pleasing and to Jenny for being instrumental in Laurie's getting a new opportunity. Taste a sample of an upcoming feature by brave companion Stéfanie, Mark and Laurie as they work out their technical difficulties.

Find out what happened after last episode's epic story of Laurie saying 'No'. Laurie ponders different flavors and reasons for saying 'Yes". Shout-outs to new listener and brave companion Brandi and to Michelle Mc who, like many of you, felt bad that Laurie felt bad and sent her an encouraging comment and explained a good method for avoiding binges called HALT

Laurie discovers the painful difference between Robot Alien distraction and true grief. She then struggles to relate the powerful, meaningful event that taught her this without telling actual details, because it involves people currently in her life. Laurie muses too on the nature of friendship and relationships. She's delighted to wish Brave Companion Stefano a Happy 46th Birthday on day 46! Also good wishes for Cheryl's birthday that was yesterday. Comments and thoughts by Michelle Mc, Cheryl and Stéfanie. Stéfanie proposes a new feature for the show. Shout-outs for FaceBook supporters and iTunes reviewers.