When food binges get so bad that we swear off sugar and carbs “for good”, then what do we do? We want to be done, but we still feel a sense of loss and emptiness. When comfort eating has been our #1 way of coping with life, we need a new way to cope, or we’ll turn back to the food, just like returning to the familiarity of an abusive relationship. Join me as I explore how to break up with food… Source ..read more

Has middle-age left you feeling like you don’t quite know who you are, or where your place is in your life? In this episode, I have a real and raw conversation with my friend from down under – Sal Daina – about how she’s transforming herself and finding her light (the same thing she does for others). This talk will uplift you and help you take that next bold step toward becoming the beautiful… Source ..read more

Weight loss podcasts, nutrition studies, bestselling books, online courses…if you’re constantly studying nutrition, diet, metabolism, psychology of eating, etc., but you’re still not reaching your health goals, it might be time for a shift in perspective. The most frustrating thing is knowing what to do, but not being able to follow through on what you know. In this episode, I dig into what… Source ..read more

Food cravings. They don’t just happen. There is a cause, and knowing where they come from and how to heal them, is a total game changer for emotional eaters. This episode is an interview I did with my mentor, Roy Nelson, over 10 years ago (before I founded Heal Your Hunger!). Roy’s words and insights are just as true and life-changing today. Source ..read more

It can happen to anyone…you’re working hard at your job, perhaps you lack good self-care, the stress accumulates over time, and you begin to feel bad. Symptoms like migraines, gut issues, depression or anxiety can start to creep into your reality. You can’t rest. And you don’t know what’s wrong. It could be burnout. In this episode, I interview burnout expert, Nicolette Verheem. She shares how to… Source ..read more

Feeling dry down there? Is sex painful? Want to get back your mojo and enjoy sex into your 80s? Then let’s talk about it. (Ladies, we’ve GOT to talk about it.) Triple Board Certified OB-GYN, Dr. Anna Cabeca, known as the “Girlfriend Doctor”, discusses how you can enjoy sex and your sexuality, decades into menopause. No, you don’t have to hang it up, girls. If you want to know how to live your… Source ..read more

Life includes death. It kinda sucks, but it’s a fact. In this episode, I talk about my grieving process, as I say goodbye to my mentor, friend, former husband and man with whom I was connected (daily) for over 35 years. We can’t overcome emotional eating and binge eating unless we have new coping tools for dealing with life’s hardest blows. I share here how I’m moving through tough emotions… Source ..read more

Food plans, strict rules and restrictions can be taboo for those recovering from eating disorders, and the professionals that treat them. But, eating sweets and processed carbs, foods that trigger binge-eating and constant snacking for emotional eaters don’t bode well for those who can’t practice “moderation” or manage to eat “just one” and stop. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Source ..read more

Just a few days ago this world lost an extraordinary man. My mentor, former husband and soulmate, Roy Nelson, blessed my life in ways I can’t begin to describe. For 35 years I was loved, comforted, and inspired by Roy’s incredible heart and indomitable spirit. In this episode, I share about the grief I’m currently feeling, and my experience of moving through the feelings, in real time. Source ..read more

I loved sugar. I loved sweet foods. I loved anything ooey, gooey and chewy. But they didn’t love me back. I was a sugar addict, and once I started eating the stuff, I wanted more, and I had a really hard time saying no. I didn’t have an “off” switch, so I would end up binging on high calorie sweet foods. And this included bread, pasta, muffins, etc. In this episode, I talk about the reasons I no… Source ..read more