Confessions of a Binge Eater

Ep168: Meditation for Maximum Results with Emily Fletcher

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation anyone? Emily Fletcher is regarded as a leading expert in meditation for high performance. She founded the Ziva Technique, a powerful trife...

Ep167: The #1 Weight Loss Secret Most People Miss

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paleo, Ketogenic, Whole30…whatever diet you’re doing, it won’t have lasting impact without this one vital tool. If you don’t get on board with...

Ep166: Essential Oils for Weight Loss with Dr. Mariza Snyder

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mariza Snyder is the author of the bestselling book The Essential Oils Hormone Solution, which focuses on balancing hormones with the power of ess...

Ep165: Indecision – Is It Eroding Your Self-Esteem?

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional eaters can often be emotional decision-makers, and in this episode I talk about my own history with indecision, and the impact it had on my ...

Ep164: (W)holistic Health Boss, Jenn Malecha

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

She’s bossy, with love. Jenn Malecha supports busy, health-mind professionals in taking back control of their health by giving them access to the ri...

Ep163: How to Handle Big Blows without Binging

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you relate to this? You get off the phone after hearing bad news…a break up, a job loss, a huge bill from the car mechanic…and you head straigh...

Ep162: Weight loss through self care and self love with Justin Nault

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Justin is a lifelong professional musician and fitness addict who has spent the last 7 years researching and optimizing human health. Through practica...

Ep161: Before you Binge, H.A.L.T.!

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Overeaters are over-doers, so sometimes we need a reminder to take a pause. This is especially true when we get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired. W...

Ep160: The Metabolism Reset Diet with Dr. Alan Christianson

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Reset your metabolism? Yes, it’s possible! Dr. Alan Christianson is a Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on Thyroid function, adrenal health, ...

Ep159: Executive Decisions That Sabotage Weight Loss

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The decisions we make when we’re tempted to eat something ooey, gooey and chewy sound right. They are based on some kind of wacky logic so they make...

Ep158: How to Find Fulfillment

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn Close nailed it in her Golden Globe acceptance speech…why we owe it to ourselves to  find true fulfillment in our lives. And if you’re emot...

Ep157: 10 Minutes to Holiday Happiness

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Holiday time can often cause us to feel stressed, which leads to overeating…we are on the go, in a hurry, and grabbing snacks and goodies for quick ...

Ep156: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up If You Binge

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you beat yourself up when you overeat? Do your think self-defeating thoughts that make you feel even worse than the binge itself? Do you fear tryi...

Ep155: 12 Tips for Holiday Meals that Don’t Leave You Stuffed

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If holiday meals typically turn into never-ending food fests, I have some ideas for you. My 12, simple tips will show you exactly how you can enjoy ho...

Ep154: Conquering Cancer with Dr. V.

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If your life has been touched by cancer in some way you’ll love Dr. V!  Having experienced cancer twice, Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, founder of Brea...

Ep153: Fear of Rejection: How to Overcome It and Thrive

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever find yourself holding back from speaking up, joining in, or even acting silly because you fear that someone or many people might reject you? Fear...

Ep152: Free Yourself from Fatigue & Brain Fog with Wendy Meyers

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Having watched her father face a personal health crisis, Wendy Meyers became passionate about helping others detox their bodies so they can experience...

Ep151: The #1 Way to Beat the Weight Loss Odds

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

98% of all diets fail. If you’re part of that dismal statistic, it’s time to turn things around! Use this ONE TIP to transcend your struggles with...

Ep150: Let Your Cravings Coach You

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do food cravings drive you nuts? Do you have trouble resisting temptation when that bowl of your favorite chocolates is staring at you from across you...

Ep149: The #1 Word That Will Poison Your Mindset

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There is one word I hate more than any other. And you probably won’t guess it because it’s commonly used and hardly anyone notices or is bothered ...

Ep148: Your Soul Frequency with Shanna Lee

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Meet my guest, Shanna Lee, who is a powerful light in this world! Her new book, The Soul Frequency takes you on a beautiful journey of consciousness, ...

Ep146: Judging: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone judges. It’s a human quality. But emotional eaters are especially judgmental…of ourselves, of course, and consequently, of others. The pr...

Ep145: Finding Myself (in Africa)

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While traveling in Africa I was challenged to check in with myself and follow my heart, which I did. As an emotional eater, that hasn’t always been ...

Ep144: My Favorite Soft Drinks (The Clean Kind)

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re trying to eat clean it’s hard to know what to drink and whether it qualifies as healthy. I solve this problem for you by sharing about...

Ep143: Mouthing Off with Trina Felber, Founder of Primal Life Organics

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is your toothpaste making you sick? According to Trina Felber gut health starts in your mouth. Trina not only “geeks out” on the science of health...

Ep142: Deep Psychological Doo-doo

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many emotional eaters get wrapped up in trying figure out the symbolism of their cravings; do they crave ice cream because they need comfort? Hard can...

Ep141: Help for Your Noisy Head

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is your mind under attack with negative messages, making you feel constantly overwhelmed and defeated? I know mine is, at times. In this episode I sha...

Ep140: What’s Your Worth?

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

People will value us at the value we place on ourselves. So what value have you declared for yourself? Is that aligned with what you’re getting? In ...

Ep139: Debunking “Dietary Wisdom” with Cassie Bjork

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cassie Bjork is a globally recognized industry leader in weight loss, but after a five-year battle with her state licensing board over what she could ...

Ep138: Your First Time

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you did something for the first time? New experiences are fun and exciting, but too often we say “no” to them, because they...

Ep137: Healing Within with Roy Nelson

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Peace. Healing. Love. These are some words that come to mind when I think of spiritual healer, Roy Nelson. Roy helped me heal thirty years ago; he has...

Ep136: How to Act Better Than You Feel

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get into funks that derail your day, and your productivity? Do you get bent out of shape over things at work and find it hard to contain you fe...

Ep135: Simple Fixes for Mystery Illnesses with Dr. Jill Carnahan

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Despite her healthy lifestyle, Dr. Jill Carnahan, M.D., was bogged down by debilitating fog and fatigue, until she uncovered the sneak culprit—and t...

Ep134: Are Your Feelings Informants?

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional eaters bury uncomfortable feelings and those feelings fester and demand to be fed…forever. But what if, instead of stuffing your feelings,...

Ep133: The Wildatarian Diet with Teri Cochrane

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking to heal mysterious health issues, you’ve got to try that Wildatarian Diet! Wildatarian is a way of eating and living that gets y...

Ep132: Travel Tips for Clean Eating on the Road

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Eating clean can be a challenge when you’re on the road. Time zone changes can mess up your rhythm and make you hungry, eating at restaurants can te...

Ep131: Why We Sabotage Our Weight Loss Goals

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve struggled with your weight for any length of time, you’ve had the experience of losing weight and then blowing it. Just as you’re star...

Ep130: Are You Eating Happy Meals?

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re as old as I am, you’ll remember when McDonald’s introduced the Happy Meal. It was a great day for children across America! Even though...

Ep129: How to Stop Feeling Victimized with Dr. Meg Haworth

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you sometimes feel like everything is going wrong, that life is against you? Dr. Meg Haworth has been through it, whether it’s drowning, sexual a...

Ep128: How to End Feelings of Loneliness and Isolation

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Depression, anxiety, addiction, emotional eating and suicide: these are all symptoms of isolation. No matter how social we can seem, it’s easy to be...

Ep127: How to Overcome Envy

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Envy is one of those unpleasant emotions that no one likes to feel. Feeling jealous of another’s good fortune can consume us and makes us forget our...

Ep126: My Chat with John Gray

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I had a great time interviewing John Gray is the author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. USA Today listed his book as one of the top 10 mos...

Ep124: Lillian McDermott: When You Need a Friend

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I had so much fun interviewing my friend and Life Coach, Lillian McDermott. Lillian is the radio host of The Lillian McDermott Show and founder of Whe...

Ep123: My Friend, Swami Yogananda

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The very first week of college I met a new friend who remained my buddy until we both left school. I lost touch with him for over 25 years, and recent...

Ep122: Zucchini Spaghetti, Anyone?

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Zucchini can be a boring vegetable, but zucchini spaghetti? A whole different story! This is one of my favorite veggies, as you can pretend you’re e...

Ep121: The Truth About Sugar with JJ Virgin

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It was an honor to have my friend and mentor, JJ Virgin, on the show to discuss the real truth about sugar. And she should know…JJ is the bestsellin...

Ep120: My Favorite Vegetable: Brussel Sprouts!

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Who would have imagined that this emotional eater, who has binged on 1000’s of calories in one sitting (and not on salads), would become hooked on…...

Ep119: Reverse and Prevent Diabetes with Dr. Brian Mowll

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Type 2 Diabetes and pre-diabetes is a real threat for emotional eaters. But it can be reversed. Dr. Brian Mowll is the founder and medical director of...

Ep118: My Favorite Side Dish from Trader Joe’s

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While I’m a salad girl, salads can get boring pretty fast. Today I feature my favorite side dish from Trader Joe’s, which doubles as the perfect a...

Ep117: Feeling Great with a Sexy Brain

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a sexy brain? Are toxins, technology and personal relationships helping or hurting your hormone levels, your mood and your cognition? In D...

Ep116: Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Rice Recipes

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you tried cauliflower rice? It’s my new favorite food. There are so many great ways to prepare it you’ll think you’re eating rice! In this ...

Ep115: Money Magic with Sherina Mayani

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My good friend Sherina creates money magic wherever she goes. She not only attracts money but she shows others how they can, as well. No matter what y...

Ep114: Facing Strong Feelings Instead of Food

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I had an experience the other day that ate my lunch. Turned me inside out and upside down. I was kicking myself for this one, and the feelings were so...

Ep112: Quick and Easy Meal Prep with Allison Schaaf

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Stumped on what to cook for dinner? Stressed about how to feed your family healthy meals? Meal planning is one of the hardest parts of eating healthy,...

Ep111: Do You Have (Busy) Body Issues?

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional eaters don’t only have body issues, we have BUSY BODY issues! If you want to know where your cravings come from…you gotta tune into your...

Ep109: Beyond Betrayal With Debi Silber

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been betrayed? Did someone pull the rug right out from under you, leaving you to pick up the pieces? Betrayal will break your spirit, whether...

Ep108: Are Gum, Mints and Flavored Drinks…Gateway Drugs?

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional eaters are orally fixated. We like to chew, suck, lick, slurp and consume. But when you’re trying to less and choose only healthy foods yo...

Ep107: Feed Your Brain for Emotional Balance with Dr. Hyla Cass

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While attempting to heal our bodies we sometimes neglect our brain. But the brain is our body’s control center. Dr. Hyla Cass, leading expert on add...

Ep106: Does your husband drive you to eat?

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There’s probably no one that can send you to the kitchen faster than your spouse or significant other. One look or comment can drive us from 0-60 in...

Ep105: Prevent Diabetes, High Cholesterol and Obesity with Dr. Alan Hopkins

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been diagnosed as “pre-diabetic”? Are you struggling with other health issues like high cholesterol? In this episode I interview renowned...

Ep104: Is It Ever OK to Be Hard on Yourself?

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional eaters take the cake on self-criticism, don’t we? We don’t like how we look, we’re not the right weight, we should have a better job, ...

Ep103: How to Manage Uncomfortable Feelings with Dr. Joan Rosenberg

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is it an eating disorder, or an emotional management disorder? Emotional eaters overeat to avoid uncomfortable feelings and my guest today, psychologi...

Ep102: How to Throw the Un-Perfect Party

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever consider having a party but get stressed thinking about all the work involved? Do you crave connection with friends and family but instead of mak...

Ep101: That Still Small Voice Inside of You

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share about my recent Airbnb experience which taught me some important lessons about that voice inside of me. It’s that “inspira...

Episode 100! with special guests Chef Allison Schaaf, Dr. Ken Brown & MyGreenFills.com

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate our 100th show with some really cool guests and so much FUN! Guests Chef Allison Schaaf from PrepDish.com, leading holistic gastroenterol...

Ep099: 7 Secrets to Increased Intimacy (With Anyone)

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you sometimes check your phone while in the middle of a conversation? Do you obsess about food instead of paying attention when someone is talking ...

Ep098: The Song That Saved My Marriage

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of the easiest ways for a relationship to head south is to take your partner for granted. I’ve been guilty of this more than once in my marriage...

Ep097: Stop Belly Fat, Brain Fog and Fatigue with Dr. Ritamarie

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with belly fat, brain fog or fatigue? Well, it’s to change all that. Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a blood sugar expert, providing solut...

Ep096: From Hate to Love with Hostiles

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen the movie Hostiles? (You will want to after hearing this!) This visually stunning movie touched me to the core. The treacherous journey ...

Ep095: Go From Stressed To Zen with Essential Oils

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mariza Snyder is on a mission to help women develop self-care rituals for their bodies and minds, using the help of essential oils. In this lively...

Ep094: How to Deal with Annoying People (Without Getting Annoyed)

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Uncle Harry who tells stupid jokes, the girl in the office who’s always complaining, your husband who talks incessantly about sports…we all have p...

Ep093: Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Tami

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tami Meraglia, MD helps women take charge of their own hormone health and happiness before, during, and after menopause. Dr. Tami is the author of the...

Ep092: What are you bringing to the table?

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A big source of the pain, frustration, guilt and anger that we often bury with excess food or disordered eating comes from our relationships. So often...

Ep091: Your Better Brain with Dr. Steven Masley

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you getting more forgetful with age? You may assume that getting older means losing memory, gaining weight, getting tired, and declining in health...

Ep090: Dos and Don’ts for Family Get-togethers

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dread spending time with in-laws or other family members? Do you always end up feeling hurt by something someone said, or left out of a convers...

Ep089: Bio-hacking Your Health with Ben Greenfield

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Ben Greenfield, a bio-hacker, human body and brain performance coach, ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, professional Spartan athlete, anti-agin...

Ep088: Who Are Your Angels?

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I believe we all have angels around us. But I’m not talking about angels with long, billowing robes that carry harps. I’m talking about real peopl...

Ep087: The Art of Fear with Kristen Ulmer

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have fear? Do you attempt to squash the fear or try to be fearless? Most people attempt to escape their fears by overeating, drinking, spending...

Ep086: Divine Order

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you stress-eat? So often, emotional eaters are stress-eating, and it’s over stress THEY are creating, themselves! Worrying, fretting, controlling...

Ep084: Lose Weight with Better Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have sleep troubles by night and food cravings by day? Losing weight while you sleep may sound too good to be true, but there is a direct corre...

Ep085: Sexual Abuse and Emotional Eating…Can We Talk?

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have ghosts from your past in the form of sexual abuse, assault or harassment that you have attempted to bury with food and fat? How’s that w...

Ep083: Heal Your Hunger Q & A

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Got questions? In this episode you’ll hear answers! In this episode you’ll hear me answer questions from my recent Facebook event. I cover questio...

Ep082: How to End Bloating and IBS with Dr. Ken Brown

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from bloating, gas, IBS, SIBO, leaky gut, depression, anxiety and food cravings? Emotional eaters are especially vulnerable to digestive...

Ep081: It’s OK To Hate Your Kids

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Raising kids can be especially tough for emotional eaters, who tend to constantly judge themselves for their negative feelings. When we have feelings ...

Ep080: Overcoming Shame and Judy Blume Books

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As a kid, my favorite books to read were authored by Judy Blume. She wrote about things that mattered to a pre-pubescent and adolescent girl. Things l...

Ep079: Holistic Plastic Surgery with Anthony Youn

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard of a plastic surgeon that turns clients away when he feels that they need to work on inner beauty instead? That’s what my guest, celebrit...

Ep078: How to Overcome Overwhelm

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed? Nothing drives us to the kitchen faster than the feeling of being overwhelmed. Work, kids, emails, aging parents, relationships…...

Ep077: Flippin’ 50 with Debra Atkinson

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Exercise…if you avoid it like the plague, you’ll love this show. And if you don’t mind exercise, but can’t find the time, you’ll be glad you...

Ep076: The Dangers of Health Food

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If it’s healthy, it’s OK to eat, right? As emotional eaters, we often look for excuses to eat slippery foods…a study or a doctor’s advice that...

Ep75: Overcoming Fear with Roy Nelson

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Probably the hardest symptom (and cause) of emotional eating is fear. Fear holds us back from participating in life, from being social, from claiming ...

Ep074: Are You Addicted to Food?

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There may have been times when you declared to your friends, “I think I’m addicted to food.” You may have been simply joking, or you may have re...

Ep072: Pink Fortitude: Thriving After Breast Cancer With Holly Bertone

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I love meeting people who have overcome dire circumstances and have used their experience to help others. Holly Bertone is one such victor. She has tr...

Ep071: Do You Eat to Please?

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Eating food that you don’t want, or that triggers you, because someone urges you to is a real trap for emotional eaters. We want to please others, b...

Ep070: Managing Your Emotions with Jeff Faldalen

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When I met Jeff Faldalen I was inspired by his story. Jeff overcame a terrible life experience that lead him on a journey of emotional mastery that is...

Ep069: Food Thoughts: Why We Have Them and How to Heal Them

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the hardest aspects of emotional eating is the obsession with food. Incessant food thoughts take control our mind, making it difficult to think...

Ep067: Eat Naked with Margaret Floyd

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What a fun conversation I had with my friend, Margaret Floyd! She is the author of Eat Naked: Unprocessed, Unpolluted, and Undressed Eating for a Heal...

Ep066: Facing Our Fears (Courtesy of High Noon)

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is about FEAR, that bugger that often stops us in our tracks and calls the shots. Fear makes us do things we don’t want to do, and NO...

Ep065: Mickey Lemle, Director of The Last Dalai Lama

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I recently had the privilege of interviewing the Director and Producer of The Last Dalai Lama, a movie that reveals the deepest thoughts and spiritual...

Ep064: Control: Why We Do It and How It Hurts Us

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As emotional eaters, we have a tendency to be controlling of people and circumstances around us. It goes with the territory. We developed this coping ...

Ep063: 6 Self-Care Success Secrets

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In my book, Heal Your Hunger, 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now, I outline 6 Self-Care Success Secrets that make all the difference when over...