Craving Food Freedom
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
tired of trying to accept your body? same... what's next
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world that is so obsessed with being thin, it feels like an endless upstream battle to eat without guilt and feel good about one's body. You're p...
Feeling like people are better than you, kinder, smarter, prettier...
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shame causes us to feel less than, different, not good enough. It causes us to feel one degree of separation from the person we think is better than u...
tension in your body may be stemming from your emotions
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"We live in a very cognitive society. We're cerebral, we talk, but there's still this approach of thought forward existence versus listening to what o...
embracing the parts that you have tried to run away from w/ therapist Molly Zive
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Molly Zive, San Diego based therapist who specializes in ketamine-assisted therapy. We talk: suppressing...
overexercising, being put on a diet as a kid, and chronic pain w/ therapist Dr. Marianne Miller
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the pleasure of having on Dr. Marianne Miller, an eating disorder therapist based in San Diego, CA. In this ep, we talk: managing chroni...
"I'm treated better when I'm skinny" w/ therapist Emily Cooper
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the pleasure of having Emily Cooper @heyemilycooper where we chat about eating disorder care. Emily is a licensed social worker/therapy b...
"I'm not allowed to be who I am" therapy for immigrants & children of immigrants w/ Anny Papatheodorou
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an immigrant or child of immigrants? If you've ever thought "I deserve to be stuck, I'm not allowed to be who I am, I hate my body", this is ...
Why you may be gaining MORE weight after every diet
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why would mother nature make it easy for us to lose weight, so that we can just wither away??... Elise In this ep, we talk: what the body lov...
Anything that is unconscious runs you w/ therapists Joanne @olivemecounseling and Melinda @inviterracounseling
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Joanne Kim from Olive Me Counseling and Melinda Olsen from Inviterra Counseling. Joanne and Melin...
Glowing Up in NYC with Jojo & Jackie @asianglowup
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Jackie & Jojo, who host the podcast Asian Glow Up - a podcast sharing stories that help Asian Amer...
How does having a dog help with binge eating
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's featured guest is none other than Pumpkin, one of the few things motivate me to keep adulting. Everything I do is to provide a roof over Pumpk...
A binge eating dietitian reviews The Whale - how grief and low self-esteem can spiral
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILERS AHEAD "He's literally trapped himself in his body. At one point he disregarded that he had a body. He no longer cared. He didn't feel l...
If you don't TRUST yourself around food, how can you trust yourself to make big life decisions...
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TRUST is a forever work in progress - with yourself, with others, with food, with anything in life. If you can trust yourself with something small, y...
Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing)
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take the quiz - Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? One last diet? Or is it time to try something radically different? Why you're here - perhaps y...
Feeling stuck: overeating & not exercising
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelmed by the idea of starting a new year and getting back "on track"? In today's episode, I talk about why you're feeling stuck and I have a fe...
How ketamine therapy can shift the way we see our bodies
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Psychedelics can help us remember truths we've always known about ourselves." Jenny Weinar, LCSW Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Jenny Wein...
"I'm feeling bloated and hate my stomach"
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why we may feel so strongly about our stomachs biological health a sign of willpower, self control, SES, and more Do a check in - does bloating ...
No chill during the holidays with food
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's ep, I talk about: anxiety before a trip when your eating schedule is different from everyone else's not being a perfect intuitive eater...
I have sugar cravings EVERYDAY, help!
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's ep, I talk about sugar cravings! Consider what else is happening in your life (movement, sleep, energy, etc) Train your tastebuds to enj...
Triggered by cuties? Zae and Cole, Love is Blind S3
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cuties gate, Love is Blind S3 Reunion has me invested on a psychological, emotional, and physical level. In this episode, I talk about: whether or...
What is the value of movement OUTSIDE of weight loss?
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about moving your body in a way that doesn't feel stressful/triggering! What is the value of movement for you (OUTSIDE of ...
Not Feeling Beautiful, Love Is Blind S3 Recap (Ep 1-7)
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how to navigate times when you don't feel beautiful. The pitfalls of being "beautiful" What is beauty - a philosophi...
STOP The Night Munchies
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about leaning on food at night as comfort, how to uncouple relaxation time from food, and ways to stay present with your snack...
Adulting as children of immigrants
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming Crystal and Jeesoo from Eat your Crust podcast! In today's episode, we talk: family dynamics food ...
Can't stop eating at night - What are you running away from?
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know when you sit at home alone late at night and there's this gnawing feeling inside of you? Emptiness, longing, sadness, regret, anxiety, you n...
How shame causes us to control food w/ therapist @Noor_pinna
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Shame is this prison that you stay in because it's so comfortable even though it's so horrible, because you don't know how to free yourself." Noor Pi...
You WANT to accept your body but JUST CAN'T right now
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to ACCEPT your body the moment your mind tells you to accept. It takes time and that's ok. I live in a small body and can't imagine be...
Manifesting your ideal relationship with food & body
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to manifest a version of yourself that has it all! You don't have to stay stuck in this version of you. In this episode I talk about: ...
What every therapist needs to know about clients who struggle with food - From an intuitive eating dietitian
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a therapist and have clients that have a stressful relationship with food (overeating, binge behavior, disordered eating patterns), ever wo...
I can't accept my body even though I'm eating more normally
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this ep, I talk: what if your body doesn't change as you eat intuitively what's actually the goal of intuitive eating is it better to be big & ...
Wedding season, Calm vs antsy hunger, Boys & food
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this ep, I talk: how to not be stressed about food rolling into wedding season the difference between calm and antsy hunger how boys eat LINKS AN...
Unconditional self-acceptance x Body image w/ Beatrice @theselflovefix
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have Beatrice Kamau from @theselflovefix to talk all about fixing, perfectionistic tendencies, body image, self acceptance and more! ...
the way I look is NEVER GOOD ENOUGH, help! with @lisaxgilmore
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lisa Gilmore @lisaxgilmore, the fun, unfiltered bestie you've always wanted in your life! We...
Mentally hungry and how to stop caring about calories
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I talk about: sf life and friendships how our body holds onto trauma perceived restriction fear of losing control if stop trac...
Having health & body goals without being triggered w/ internet's big sis @melanielaurene
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with the internet's big sis Melanie Laurene @melanielaurene to talk about: Mental health - be...
Want to be the person that can eat just 1 handful of chips?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talked about why this is so hard: Abundance vs scarcity mindset with food "Should" vs "want" gap How to align what you "should"...
Being a plus-sized Korean model in NYC with @generationsae Sae Young
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with the amazing Sae Young @generationsae to talk about: How it feels being a plus-sized Korean ...
I can't tell when I'm hungry
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does hunger feel like? In this ep I talk about: do you know what your body needs being familiar with your body's signals pleasant vs unpleasa...
When is it ok to have a cheat day (or meal or snack)?
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is balance even??! This is my mindset around food and spoiler alert: this will help you reframe how you look at cheat days/meals or any "bad" fo...
Lessons from my boyfriend who is naturally an intuitive eater
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about: Feeling sensitive/hangry before mealtimes How hunger is numbed when you're in restriction/diet mode How hunger emerges...
Living alone and in a relationship with food
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about: food is my evening activity, friend, boyfriend, hobby, etc feelings of anxiety, existential crisis creating a more ...
You are good enough, as you are
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about: how body image connects to self-esteem what is self-esteem the power of realizing that you are good enough LINKS...
How trauma affects how we eat
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma blunts our ability to connect with our own emotions, it almost numbs our emotions as a form of protection. Trauma blunts our ability to conn...
Do you feel worthy and good enough? On self-worth and body image
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about yourself, your confidence, your worthiness? In this episode, I talk about: what is self-worth/self-esteem when is it ok to f...
Is it possible to stop bingeing in 30 days
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Short answer: yes The majority of my clients stop bingeing after 30 days. The fact is most people have a hard time finding food freedom because...
Life after Binge Eating, am I still OBSESSED?
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Short answer: yes In this episode, I talk about: what it was like in the heat of things fast forward to today will it get better? LINKS AND RESOURCE...
Will I just keep gaining weight as I eat intuitively
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You look in the mirror as you're putting on your comfy pants and even that looks tight and funny on you so then the PANIC sets in. On one hand, y...
Struggling with food, work edition
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Work responsibilities, expectations, deadlines. Sometimes it can all feel too much and food feels safe and cozy! In this episode I cover: when work i...
Cancelled plans because of a binge?
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many plans have you cancelled over the years because of a binge? In this episode I cover: the situation I always found myself in where does one e...
Dating with disordered eating
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I first met my boyfriend, I must've looked like a neurotic mess. In this episode, I talk about: the residual effects of disordered eating how ...
Is it a binge or guilt?
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guilt can sometimes make it feel like we "binged". In this episode, I cover: Why is the feeling of guilt even necessary? Imagine what it would be l...
Listen to this if your loved one is struggling with food
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My goal in the next few minutes is help you see what they're experiencing with food and how they would like to be supported during this time. As you...
you're eating, again?
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When everyone knows you are struggling with food, that question can feel super abrasive. In this episode, I cover: Feeling ashamed when eati...
I can't stop eating holiday treats
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Same. If you've ever been in a situation where you're surrounded by holiday treats everywhere you look and feel stressed, then you get it. In this ...
Eating more now that the sun sets so early?
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I'll share some tips on how I get through fall/winter and what to do to get through these dark and cold nights. By the way...
I binge when no one is around
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to stop bingeing is kind of like jet lag Your body is USED TO BINGEING What you can do to stop bingeing when you are alone LINKS AND RESOURCES ...
Listen to this in the middle of a binge
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fall/winter blues have really been taking a toll, can you relate? Tips for when you're in the middle of a binge Frequent reminders of "it's ok" ...
Are You Flexible With Food?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment – 1:1 pri...
Feeling guilty about eating Gluten and Sweets?
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guilt about eating gluten for back-to-back meals Sometimes the body needs some extra carbs and it's ok! Guilt about eating sweets - can I eat chocola...
Isn't Intuitive Eating just where I eat EVERYTHING?
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These are the nuances that get missed: Developing interoceptive awareness: Interoceptive signals include your signal to go pee or the murmurs of ...
What 1 month of Intuitive Eating work can do for binge eating
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
90%+ of my clients come to me for binge eating My clients are the brightest, most intelligent group. But it still feels overwhelming to put it all...
Is Noom healthy?
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing is spot on! They do such a good job of emphasizing the psychology of eating. People love the coaching/reflection questions that are part...
Scared of weight gain with Intuitive Eating?
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's either your mental health or forever chasing body goals. When you work on healing your relationship with food, there are only 3 things that cou...
Falling off the bandwagon
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The essence of "being on the bandwagon" entails numbing your wants, desires, and feelings for an extended period of time. It can sometimes feel like a...
Feeling despair after cheat days?
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cheat days vs bingeing? The line is blurry however it likely feels bad coming out of either. We've all been there. If you're feeling especially awful,...
Is sugar addiction real?
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People who think they are addicted usually take the approach of complete abstinence. It creates a victim mindset. However life is not worth living wit...
Can't stop eating at night?
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The perfect storm: eating clean (likely undereating) during the day, relaxing while mindlessly munching, and finding comfort in food. This episode a...
If I lose weight, then I'll be confident, right?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your size dictates your confidence ? Under this way of operating, the smaller we get, the more confident we feel. On the flip side,...
Are emotions driving your eating?
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Or is your rational brain leading the way? What is the balance? What's in this episode? What happens when we decide how to eat purely based off of em...
Why losing weight is so hard!
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're not actually meant to lose weight, let's think through the perspective of mother nature together! What's in this episode? We are built for...
How calorie counting affects you mentally
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the aftermath of calorie counting? Let's dive in! What's in this episode? Heightened vigilance and stress The experience of food is tainted Fo...
How to have self control with food
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The answer is counterintuitive. Let's dive in! What's in this episode? How scarcity mindset affects how we eat The power of abundance mindset Psychol...
But I want to lose weight to be healthy
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does weight have to do with health? Let's dive in! What's in this episode? It's ok to want to lose weight The impact of focusing on weight vs behavio...
Should you break up with dieting?
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does dieting really bring to the table, let's break it down together! What's in this episode? Pros of diets - can sometimes cultivate more aware...
In the middle of a binge? How to cope
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A little bit of comfort for when you're knee deep in a binge. What's in this episode? My journal entry during a binge eating season Reflections How t...
How does intuitive eating help heal binge eating
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does intuitive eating fit into binge eating work? Does it really help? What's in this episode? How intuitive eating affected my own binge eating ...
Why do you binge?
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder why you binge? Let's explore all the reasons why you may bingeing. What's in this episode? Restriction causes primal hunger Bingei...
Impossible Western and Asian beauty standards
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can one stay cool & confident when success & privilege go hand-in-hand with being beautiful & thin. Let's dive into what you can do to stay ground...
Eating Disorders are a subset of Anxiety?
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does a therapist approach eating disorders and food therapy? In this episode, I interview one of my dear friends who's had more than 20 years of e...
How anxiety affects your relationship with food
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you tend towards anxiety AND have a complicated relationship with food? For some, anxious energy causes loss of appetite or intentional restriction...
What to do in the middle of a binge
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you currently in the middle of a binge? Do you feel like you can't stop eating? Do you fear the next time a binge comes on? In this episode, I wan...
Is gluten really that bad for me?
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For 10,000 years, humans have eaten bread. So why is it now that so many people are sensitive to gluten? I have a few hunches and it has to do with mo...
Who decided it was bad to be fat?
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How is fat perceived in other countries? Where did our disdain for fat come from? A look at how different cultures, GDP, and globalization affect how ...
How to be a normal eater again
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like when you are no longer trapped in food obsession? Food freedom, where you are no longer bogged down by guilt or obsession, is t...
Can I still lose weight if I let my body eat what it wants?
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you find yourself eating EVERYTHING in sight when you tried to eat intuitively for the first time? You may be thinking, I still want to lose weig...
Binge eating - "I'm unhappy bc I eat and I eat bc I'm unhappy"
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel this torment with food? When you're really good, you're great. You have the willpower, the determination, persistence and commitment. But ...
Is 1200 calories ok??
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered - the lower the calories, the better right? This episode goes through a real life example of what eating 1200 calories feels li...
What if I still can't accept my body?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to be skinny? What is life like after reaching one's goal weight? In this episode, I talk about life at my thinnest as well a...
Keto, Whole 30 FOREVER?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to be on keto forever? What about day 31 of whole 30? In this episode, I will share what I've witnessed over the years and the stories ...
What if I gain weight while trying to eat intuitively?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will shed light on what truly happens when you decide to eat intuitively. Will you eat everything in sight and balloon? And WHAT IF you e...
Trailer: Goodbye diets, hello sustainable health!
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Craving Food Freedom Podcast - where intuitive eating meets holistic nutrition. It's time to reclaim your freedom around food and find health without ...