Sugar was always my “gateway food” when I struggled with emotional eating. One bite would turn into a binge, and I couldn’t understand why I kept losing control. In this episode, I share how sugar hijacks the brain, keeps us stuck in food noise, and why it can make weight loss feel impossible. I’ll also talk about how you can start breaking free—not with willpower, but by healing the real roots of sugar cravings.

In this episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, I’m opening up in a way I haven’t in years. You’ll hear 10 deeply personal things you may not know about me—some lighthearted, some a little cringey, and all 100% real. From surprising truths about my marriage to raw confessions about my struggles with food, body image, and self-worth, I’m inviting you into my story so we can connect on a deeper level.

Ever start a new diet and feel like you're finally on track… until it all falls apart? I know that cycle so well. In this episode, I’m talking about what I call the compulsion to eat—why it kicks in even when you’re doing everything “right,” and how we can start to break free from it together.

In this episode,  I’m sharing something a little personal that ended up teaching me an unexpected lesson—one that might help you, too. What started as a random issue ended up teaching me something simple that’s been helping me feel better after meals and even curb that constant urge to keep eating. If you ever find yourself wanting more food even when you're full, I think you’re going to relate to this. Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.

​​Last night, I had a wave of grief so deep it made me wish I didn’t have to feel it. And if you’ve ever reached for food to escape pain, I know you can relate. In this episode, I open up about my mom’s decline with Alzheimer’s and the raw emotions that come with it. I talk honestly about how painful feelings can lead us to want to numb out—and how, with compassion and some tools, we can feel those feelings without turning to food. This is the real work of healing. It’s not always pretty, but it’s where the freedom is.

Some people just don’t feel good to be around—and if you're anything like me, that can lead to stress eating. In this episode, I share personal stories and insights about the emotional toll of being around certain people and why it’s okay—sometimes necessary—to create space for your peace. Whether it’s a friend, colleague, or even a loved one, we all have the right to protect our energy. Let’s talk about how to know when it’s time to pull back and how doing so can support your emotional eating recovery.

Hi friends. In this episode, I’m sharing a little confession: I recently got hooked on designer coffee—yes, $7 sugar-free vanilla macadamia lattes, sometimes twice a day! Even after decades of healing work, I can still slip into addictive patterns, especially when emotions sneak in. But awareness, willingness, and grace brought me back to freedom. If you’ve ever found yourself turning to food—or anything—for comfort, I think you’ll relate to this one. Let’s talk about what’s really going on beneath the cravings.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a humbling moment that turned into a powerful reminder about the freedom that comes with making a clean, heartfelt apology. You’ll hear about a slightly embarrassing team call, a toilet delivery (yes, really), and how shame and guilt show up in sneaky ways. This story is for anyone who’s ever struggled to speak up, say sorry, and move on. I promise—it’s a lesson worth learning.

Hi friends. With so much tragedy in the world right now—from floods in Texas to global unrest, I want to talk about how we cope, especially as emotional eaters. When life hurts, it’s tempting to numb out with food. But there are gentler, more healing ways to face the pain. In this episode, I share four things to avoid and four powerful steps you can take to move through grief with grace, support, and purpose.

This one’s close to my heart. Hazel is a beautiful client in the Heal Your Hunger Journey who said yes to healing—and it changed everything. In this powerful interview, she shares how she lost over 60 pounds without dieting, stopped obsessing over food, and found peace through the inner journey. Her story is raw, honest, and full of hope.