Food Freedom

Episode 359: Rock Bottom

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the moment you’ve been waiting for doesn’t have to be a crisis?In this episode, I challenge a common belief that keeps so many people stuc...

Episode 358: The Resistance Cycle

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recovery isn’t built in the big moments. It’s built in the small, everyday decisions that most people overlook. In this episode, I talk about a po...

Episode 357: Every Choice Is A Vote

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if lasting food freedom isn’t built through one big decision, but through the small choices you make every day? In this episode, I share a powe...

Episode 356: The Hard Truth That’s Keeping You Stuck

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You already know what to do. The question is: what’s keeping you from doing it?In this episode, I explore one of the biggest barriers to food freedo...

Episode 355: Self Acceptance

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I the episode I share 7 ways to be more accepting of yourself.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfre...

Episode 354: When Your Eating Disorder Stops Feeling “Safe”

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some things start out feeling like protection… until one day you realize they’re also the thing keeping you stuck. In this episode, I’m talking ...

Episode 353: 10 Ways To Stop Overeating

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel stuck in the cycle of overeating, constantly starting over, or wondering why you “know better” but still struggle with food… this ep...

Episode 352: Food Sobriety Is Not A Diet

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of bingeing, starting over, obsessing over food, and wondering why moderation never seems to work… this episode ...

Episode 351: The Moderation Myth

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve spent years trying to “just eat in moderation” but keep finding yourself stuck in the same cycle with food, this episode is for you. I...

Episode 350: You Said This Year Would Be Different

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re halfway through the year feeling frustrated, stuck, or tired of starting over with food and weight struggles, this episode is for you. I s...

Episode 349: You Cannot Hit a Target You Haven’t Set

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the importance of starting your day intentionally and what that may look like for you.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Be...

Episode 348: The Mental Health Side of Food Addiction

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our food addiction recovery is mental health care. Learn why in this episode. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety htt...

Episode 347: Stop Doing These Things

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I go over ten things you should stop doing so you can have a recovery glow up.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to F...

Episode 346: Identify Your ED

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I cover the four most common types of eating disorders so that you can identify and name your struggle.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 pag...

Episode 345: You’re Addicted to Addiction

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Somewhere along the way, many of us became more attached to our coping mechanisms than we are to real healing. In this episode, I’m talking about wh...

Episode 344: 7 Ways To Be A More Disciplined Person

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is exactly what it’s titled. I share 7 ways you can begin to be a more disciplined person in your recovery. Grab your copy of my FREE ...

Episode 343: Everything you need to know about GLP-1

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I cover the nitty gritty about what GLP’s are and what they do and then some.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to ...

Episode 342: A Real Food Approach to Overcoming ED

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss why a real food approach to overcoming ED makes the most sense. If you struggle with “eating just one” or incorporating ...

Episode 341: What is food addiction?

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I revisit what the signs and behaviors of food addiction are. If you’re unsure if food addiction and disordered eating is your probl...

Episode 340: What is body acceptance?

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does body acceptance actually mean in food addiction recovery? In this episode, I break down the difference between loving your body and learning...

Episode 339: The Corruption of Modern Nutrition

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this controversial episode, I challenge mainstream nutrition messaging and exposes why so many people struggling with food addiction, binge eating,...

Episode 338: Pills, Processed Food, and Profit

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the things we’ve been told about health, weight loss, and recovery are keeping us stuck? In this bold and thought-provoking episode, I chall...

Episode 337: The Dangers of GLP’s (This Episode Isn’t What You Think It Is)

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and Retatrutide helping or hurting your recovery? In this episode I cut through the hype and fear...

Episode 336: The “High Protein” Food Scam

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The grocery store is suddenly flooded with “high protein” versions of everything… but are these foods actually helping your recovery, your healt...

Episode 335: You’re Not “Cured”: The Truth About Food Addiction Recovery

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast I talk about one of the biggest threats to long-term recovery from food addiction and disordered eating. I...

Episode 334: What’s The Deal With Peptides?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast I talk about the growing conversation around peptides, recovery, fat loss, energy, sleep, and healthy agin...

Episode 333: The Broken Self vs The Healed Self

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does healing actually look like in food addiction recovery? In this episode, I explore the deeper inner shifts that support lasting food sobriety...

Episide 332: Addict Is Not A Dirty Word

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many people resist the label “food addict,” but what if understanding that word differently could change how you see your struggle and your recove...

Episode 331: What It Really Means to Sit With Your Feelings in Food Addiction Recovery

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learning to tolerate discomfort without turning to food is a critical recovery skill. This episode explores how sitting with feelings can help you fin...

Episode 330: 5 Workouts That May Be Working Against You After 40

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are your workouts helping you… or quietly sabotaging your progress? In this episode, I explore exercise, metabolism, recovery, and why many women ov...

Episode 329: Protecting Your Food Sobriety Is Not Rude

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If eating out, family gatherings, or turning down food feels hard in food addiction recovery, this episode will help. Learn why boundaries are not rud...

Episode 328: The 5 Enemies of Recovery

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recovery isn’t usually lost all at once. In this episode, learn the five biggest enemies of food sobriety and how to protect your healing and long-t...

Episode 327: 10 Habits That Can Help Keep You Food Sober

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What actually helps someone stay food sober long term? In this episode, I share practical recovery habits that support freedom from food obsession, bi...

Episode 326: 5 Ways To Start Trusting Yourself

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like you can’t trust yourself with food without a strict plan, this episode will challenge that. We’re talking about self-trust, aware...

Episode 325: Real Self Care Isn’t Always Comfortable

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does real self-care actually look like when you’re trying to heal your relationship with food? In this episode, I break down the difference bet...

Episode 324: From Terrified to Free

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does the thought of letting go of certain foods feel so intense? And what’s really waiting for you on the other side of that fear? In this episo...

Episode 323: Healing Food Addiction Starts With Facing Your Pain

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t have a food problem… you have a pain problem. In this episode, we’re breaking down a powerful truth that could change everything about...

Episode 322: What Food Sobriety Is NOT

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If the idea of food sobriety feels overwhelming, restrictive, or just not “you”… this episode might change the way you see everything. Let’s c...

Episode 321: From Food Obsession to Food Freedom - What Changes

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re constantly thinking about food, stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, or feel like food controls your life, this episode will shift your pers...

Episide 320: 12 Rules to Heal Your Relationship With Food

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Food addiction, binge eating, and emotional eating don’t change with more dieting. This episode will shift how you approach recovery—starting toda...

Episode 319: How To Regulate Your Nervous System

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve tried to control your eating but keep falling back into the same patterns, this episode will help you understand why and what actually nee...

Episode 318: How To Have A Resilient Mindset

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Food addiction recovery isn’t just about what you eat, it’s about how you think when things get hard. In this episode, we’re talking about the m...

Episode 317: Nutrition Habits I Don’t Feel Guilty About

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with food guilt, overthinking your meals, or feeling like you’re always doing it wrong? This episode explores a different way to approach...

Episode 316: The Link Between Binge Eating, Perfectionism & People Pleasing

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, I dive into the real reasons binge eating keeps happening….no matter how many diets you start, how perf...

Episode 315: 10 Ways to Rebuild Self-Esteem in Food Addiction Recovery

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You can follow the plan, eat the right foods, and still feel stuck. If that’s been your experience, there may be something deeper driving your patte...

Episode 314: Insulin Resistance and Food Addiction

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many people in food addiction recovery focus on behavior and mindset but overlook what’s happening inside the body. In this episode, we talk about a...

Episode 313: If You Feel Stuck Right Now, Listen to This

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re struggling to follow through, feeling stuck, or tired of repeating the same patterns with food, this episode will challenge you to think d...

Episode 312: If You’re Not Doing This, Your Recovery Might Feel Harder

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your recovery feels harder than it should, you might be overlooking one key habit. In this episode, we’re talking about how daily movement can su...

Episode 311: Choosing Yourself vs. Abandoning Yourself in Food Addiction Recovery

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do you keep going back to the same foods and habits, even when you know better? This episode dives into a key change that can help you break the c...

Episode 310: Why You’re About to Quit…

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with the scale and feeling stuck in your weight loss journey? This episode will shift how you think about progress and what actually matter...

Episode 309: Subtle Signs You’re Actually Healing in Food Addiction Recovery

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you keep thinking “this isn’t working,” this episode is for you. Learn how to recognize real progress in food addiction recovery so you can s...

Episode 308: Why Trying to Control Everything Is Sabotaging Your Recovery

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If food feels like it has control over you, this episode will help you see things differently. Discover a simple shift that can help you take back con...

Episode 307: You Might Be Struggling With Binge Eating and Not Even Realize It

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think binge eating only means consuming large amounts of food in one sitting, but the reality is far more complicated.In this episode, Coa...

Episode 306: Why You Can’t Fix Type 2 Diabetes With Diet Alone

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are affecting more people than ever before… but most of the conversation is missing something important.If you’ve ...

Episode 305: Why Your Beliefs About Food Might Be Sabotaging Your Recovery

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your beliefs about food, weight, and yourself may be shaping your recovery more than you realize. In this episode, Coach Mary explores how the beliefs...

Episode 304: Struggling With Food Addiction? Stop Doing These 5 Things

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Food addiction is often blamed on a lack of willpower, but the reality is much deeper than that. The struggle with binge eating, food obsession, and r...

Episode 303: The Diet Lies That Fuel Food Addiction

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For decades we’ve been told certain things about food, health, and nutrition that shaped how we eat and how we think about our bodies, but what if s...

Episode 302: Struggling With Nighttime Eating? Here’s What You Need to Know

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For many people working to overcome food addiction, the hardest part of the day isn’t breakfast or lunch… it’s nighttime. When the structure of ...

Episode 301: Let’s Talk About Some Inconvenient Truths

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about the inconvenient truths around carbs, blood sugar, and metabolic health. This episode challenges common nutrition beliefs and helps...

Episode 300: Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal?

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard the phrase: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But what if that isn’t actually true?In this episode, Coach Mar...

Episode 299: The Real Reason You Finish Everything on Your Plate

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever find yourself still eating even though you’re already full?If walking away from food feels harder than it should, you’re not alone. In this e...

Episode 298: Fear Doesn’t Belong in Food Addiction Recovery

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many people in recovery are told they should never fear food, but what if avoiding certain foods isn’t about fear at all? In this episode, Coach Mar...

Episode 297: Committed, Growing, or Stuck? A Hard Look at Recovery

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some women make lasting progress in food addiction recovery while others stay stuck for years?In this episode, Coach Mary breaks down three dis...

Episode 296: Food Addiction and the Bliss Point

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fast food isn’t just convenient. It’s engineered.In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Coach Mary breaks down the science behind the “bli...

Episode 295: The Dangerous Comeback of Skinny Culture

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Skinny culture appears to be making a comeback. From celebrity bodies becoming dramatically thinner to the growing normalization of rapid weight-loss ...

Episode 294: Eating Disorder Recovery…Why Some People Never Get Better

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some people struggle for years with binge eating, food addiction, or disordered eating and still never feel fully recovered?In this episode of ...

Episode 293: Toxic Calories

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Coach Mary challenges a common phrase we’ve all heard and invites you to rethink what you’ve been tau...

Episode 292: Stop Dieting

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been trying to quit sugar or “get healthier” but keep finding yourself back at square one, this episode is for you. In today’s conve...

Episode 291: The Number on the Scale Isn’t the Real Issue

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of losing and regaining the same weight, this episode will challenge everything you’ve been taught about weight ...

Episode 290: Five Eye-Opening Statistics About Eating Disorders

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eating disorders affect nearly 30 million people in the United States, yet most struggles remain hidden. In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, ...

Episode 289: Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Eating Disorders

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eating disorders don’t look the way most people think they do. In this episode I break down common misconceptions about eating disorders, food addic...

Episode 288: Everything Is Survivable Without Drug Foods

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re struggling with food addiction, emotional eating, binge eating, or the constant start-over cycle, this episode is going to challenge the w...

Episode 287: You’re Solving The Wrong Problem

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional eating isn’t just about food and it’s not a willpower problem. If you struggle with binge eating, overeating, or constantly feeling pull...

Episode 286: 12 Ways We Quietly Sabotage Our Food Sobriety

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, we’re breaking down the subtle mental habits that quietly sabotage food addiction recovery. From perfec...

Episode 285: Feeling Stuck? How to Move Forward When You Don’t Feel Ready

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been waiting to “feel ready” to change your relationship with food, this episode is your wake-up call.In this raw and empowering episo...

Episode 284: Signs Of Food Addiction

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t “just eat normally,” this episode is for you. We’re taking an honest look at the patterns behind food ...

Episode 283: The Early Days Of Recovery

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Food Freedom podcast, Coach Mary gets honest about the evolution of recovery and why sometimes, she actually misses the simplic...

Episode 282: Disordered Eating Doesn’t Have a “Look” Why Your Struggle Is Still Valid

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mary dives into one of the most harmful myths in the disordered eating and food addiction world: the idea that you can “see” diso...

Episode 281: You’re Not As Self Aware As You Think

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of starting over, trying harder, and still not getting the results you want, this episode will challenge the way y...

Episode 280: Good Better Best: The Anti-Perfection Habit Strategy That Actually Works

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Mary breaks down the REAL difference between excuses and choices and why this matters so much in food add...

Episode 279: The Modern Fix That Doesn’t Fix the Real Problem

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Weight loss tools are everywhere right now, and the promises sound almost too good to be true, but what actually leads to lasting change and what just...

Episode 278: Stop Obsessing Over Fast Results

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re constantly chasing fast weight loss and quick fixes, this episode is for you. In this honest conversation, I break down how obsessing over...

Episode 277: The Reset Is Keeping You Stuck

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do you keep starting over with food… only to end up in the same place? In this episode, we explore the hidden pressure cycle behind binge eating...

Episode 276: Numbers Don’t Tell The Whole Story

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Mary revisits the topic of numbers obsession and what it means for your recovery.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide t...

Episode 275: Why ‘Just Stop Overeating’ Is Easier Said Than Done

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people know the basic tips for stopping overeating, but knowing what to do and actually doing it are very different things. In this episode of th...

Episode 274: The 4 C’s of Food Addiction and Why Food Has So Much Power Over You

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt out of control around certain foods, promised yourself “this time will be different,” and still ended up in the same cycle, ...

Episode 273: Why Food Sobriety Has Nothing to Do With Diet Labels

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Food sobriety isn’t about following a diet label or eating a certain way to please a set of rules. It’s about learning how your body and brain res...

Episode 272: The Skill That Makes Food Sobriety Sustainable

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably heard that in recovery you need to “sit with your feelings,” but what does that actually mean and why does it feel so uncomforta...

Episode 270: Rest Is Recovery

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Mary shares the 8 different types of rest and how important they are to your food addiction recovery.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page ...

Episode 270: Slow Weight Loss, Strong Recovery

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Slow weight loss doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. In this episode, we talk about why impatience and unrealistic expectations quietly sabotage f...

Episode 269: Are You Working on Food Sobriety or a Relapse?

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you moving toward food freedom, or slowly drifting back to old patterns without realizing it? In this episode, Coach Mary breaks down a simple but...

Episode 268: Food Is Not Your Therapist

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we’re talking about what food can do and what it can’t. So many of us have asked food to comfort, fix, numb, and fill places it wa...

Episode 267: The Sugar Cover-Up That Changed How You Eat

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For decades we were told fat was the enemy and sugar was harmless, but what if that story was never about health at all? In this episode, Mary uncover...

Episode 266: Let’s Have Some Fun

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when food is no longer your main source of pleasure? In this episode, Mary dives into the role of fun in recovery and why building joy ou...

Episode 265: Low Self-Worth May Be Feeding Your Food Addiction

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Food addiction and disordered eating don’t start on your plate. They start in your sense of worth. In this episode, Mary talks about the hidden root...

Episode 264: The Daily Fight Behind Food Freedom

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Food sobriety doesn’t just happen. It’s something you protect and recommit to every day. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to fi...

Episode 263: Your Problem Isn’t That “Life Happens”

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever told yourself you can’t be consistent with food because “life happens,” this episode is for you.In this episode of the Food Fre...

Episode 262: Real Food Didn’t Make You Fat

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, we’re unpacking one of the biggest myths in health and weight loss: the idea that real food makes you f...

Episode 261: Regulating Your Nervous System in Food Addiction Recovery

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your relationship with food is deeply connected to how safe your body feels. In this episode, we dive into the nervous system, recovery, and what happ...

Episode 260: Why Avoiding Hard Feelings Is Keeping You Stuck With Food

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many people use food to cope with stress, anxiety, and uncomfortable emotions without realizing it. In this episode, Mary explains how emotional avoid...