In this powerful episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with author, speaker, and emotional eating expert Tricia Nelson to uncover the truth about food, feelings, and freedom.

Tricia’s journey started with fries she could never leave on the plate and ended with a life-changing realization: it was never about the food. From binge-eating in secret to reclaiming her worth, Tricia shares how healing begins when we stop treating food as the problem and start addressing the emotions underneath.

Together, Betsy and Tricia dive into:

• The PEP Formula—the three emotional drivers behind emotional eating
• Why diets fail 98% of the time and what actually works instead
• How to break free from the cycle of stress, shame, and self-punishment
• The role of discipline, presence, and self-care as acts of radical self-love
• Practical tools to quiet the “monkey mind” and build a healthier relationship with yourself

This conversation isn’t just for emotional eaters—it’s for anyone who’s ever numbed out with food, social media, or endless to-do lists. It’s a reminder that you are worthy as you are, and that freedom comes not from willpower, but from rewriting the story you tell yourself.

If you’ve ever stood in front of the fridge looking for something more than food, this episode is for you.

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