Talking with Emma: Stop fighting food & weight
Episodes
47: How The Fear Of Weight Gain Leads To Food Noise In Your Brain
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You have done everything right. You have been eating well, making good choices, feeling in control. And then something happens — a birthday dinner, ...
46: The Hunger That No One Told You About
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever had the experience of eating well all day and then finding yourself in the kitchen cupboards, wondering what just happened — this e...
Why Cutting Out Sugar Won't Quiet Food Noise (And What Will)
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If the first thing you think about when you wake up is food and you'd like that to end, I'm hosting a free workshop to help — End Food Noi...
45: Speaking Up Even When It Feels Risky with Jennifer Heuett
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Jennifer Heuett was body-shamed in a LinkedIn comment, she didn't scroll past. She tracked down the commenter's employer, contacted the...
44: What to do when anxiety strikes (or any big emotion) - RERELEASE
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm re-releasing one of my most popular episodes. Given the state of the world at the moment, the tools you'll learn in this episo...
43: Why Getting Dressed Feels So Hard (For So Many Women)
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever cancelled plans because getting dressed felt too hard?Did standing in front of the mirror, trying things on, and seeing your body from e...
42: The Hidden Reason Body Image Still Impacts You
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emma shares a powerful insight from a recent talk where not a single woman in a room of 90 had never tried to lose weight.That moment...
41: Money, worthiness and body image with Jane Guy
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, I talk with Jane Guy, about how women are socialized to think about money and success. Jane brings a unique perspective on ...
40: Emotional Eating is Biology not weakness
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about how stress eating, night eating and unconscious eating are biological responses, not a weakness you need to overcome.Emotional e...
Bonus - Emotional Eating Solution Masterclass - limited time invite
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with unconscious, night or stress eating, this invite is for you. I'm going to be teaching a powerful tool to end the battle with...
39: Emotional Eating Unpacked
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Talking with Emma we're going to unpack emotional eating from a unique standpoint, so that you can see that it may not be the ...
38 ways dieting interferes with your life
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The pursuit of weight loss is almost universally talked about in positive terms. But it has huge costs. This episode outlines many of the side effect...
37: Coping With Weight Gain
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about weight gain in a way you've probably never heard it discussed, especially if you're a midlife woman. This epi...
36: Sexual Wellbeing and Body Image in midlife and beyond
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sexual wellbeing often changes in midlife. Bodies change. Desire changes. But you don't have to settle for being dissatisfied. Yet very few wome...
Two Cultural Shifts to Notice If You Want to Eat How You Want This Year
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
These two shifts are based on what I’ve been seeing in clients I coached in 2025—the wins and the challenges the women faced going about their day...
You don’t need to overhaul your life to be healthy in 2026
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s short episode, Emma explains why most goal-setting methods fail women — not because we lack discipline, but because the systems we’ve...
The life-changing art of never starting again
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most women think they’re inconsistent because they lack discipline.But the real problem is the way we’ve been taught to approach exercise — big,...
How to Respond When People Make Dumb Body or Food Comments
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even when you’ve done a lot of work on body respect, off-hand comment can send your nervous system into a spin.In this episode, you’ll learn a sim...
A Revolutionary Perspective on Health
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered why health feels like the one area of life you can’t get sorted, this episode gives you a fresh perspective.I walk you thr...
PLAN TO ENJOY 2026 - time sensitive
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PLAN TO ENJOY 2026A revolutionary event that helps women set health goals they can live with[LEARN MORE]You don’t need to overhaul your life to be h...
How to take consistent action without giving up
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever thought:“Why can’t I stick to anything?”“I know what to do, I just don’t do it.”“I get a few weeks in… and then I fal...
10 ways to stop weight-loss pressure getting to you this summer
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer holidays are a time to rest, connect, and step out of the pace of the year. But they’re also when the pressure to lose weight hits it's ...
How to Stop Apologising for Your Body
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling apologetic about your body isn’t a personal flaw. It’s cultural conditioning. And once you see where these thoughts come from — and ho...
3-Step Method to End the Binge–Restrict Loop
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emma looks at how you can finally step out of the binge restrict cycle using a method grounded in behavioural science and emotional s...
26: Get Out Of Your Head and Into Your Body (guided walk)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you spend a lot of time in your head — replaying conversations, overthinking food choices, or worrying about how you look — this episode is for...
An invite to The Body Acceptance Solution (time sensitive)
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you can’t seem to feel okay in your body (even if you believe in body positivity or read Intuitive Eating), this one’s for you.In this short ep...
25: The Best Body Image Question You Can Ask Yourself
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever thought, “I know I should accept my body, but that feels like giving up,” this episode is for you.This week I share the best body...
24: What to do when anxiety strikes (or any big emotion)
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you hate feeling anxious or other big emotions and have tried to find a way to handle them, but nothing really works, this episode is for you.Today...
23: How to Exercise Without Turning It Into a Fixing Project
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I want to exercise more — but it always turns into another thing I’m failing at,” this episode is for...
22: My Story
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Talking With Emma, I’m doing something different.Instead of teaching a tool or exploring a concept, I’m sharing my stor...
21: 3 Food Mindsets Sabotaging Your Health Goals
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women can find themselves struggling when it comes to food and exercise. Not because they don’t know enough. Not because they’re lazy or weak. But...
20: Food Addiction - A Different Perspective
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Talking with Emma, I’m diving into one of the most emotionally charged topics in the health world: food addiction. But instead of recyc...
Your Invitation: The Emotional Eating Solution (time sensitive)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special {time sensitive} episode, I’m sharing a sneak peek into my free masterclass: The Emotional Eating Solution. I break down a practical...
19: Eating Your Feelings Isn’t Failure — It’s a Sign Your Biology Is Working
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re flipping the script on emotional eating. I’m saying what most wellness advice won’t: Eating your feelings isn’t a personal failur...
18: What to Do When Getting Dressed Ruins Your Day
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to Do When Getting Dressed Ruins Your DayWe’ve all had those mornings. You get dressed, catch your reflection — or feel your clothes pinch —...
17: Why I Don’t Coach Mindset or Body Love
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been told that changing your mindset and loving your body will stop the food and body noise. But those messages, well-meaning as they are, ma...
How to Stop the Dressing Room Spiral — Free Masterclass Invite
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For so many smart midlife women, the dressing room isn’t just about clothes.It’s the place where decades of cultural messages about how our bodies...
16: How to handle a dressing room in midlife
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever stood in a dressing room, staring at your reflection with that sinking feeling in your chest—this episode is for you.Today, we’re...
15: When others comment on your body (or tell you about their diet)
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered how to handle body comments or wished you had a graceful way to end unwanted diet talk, this episode is for you. Whether it’...
14: Avoiding Photos is a Safety Issue, Not a Vanity Issue
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avoiding Photos is a Safety Issue, Not a Vanity IssueHave you ever avoided being in a photo, untagged yourself on social media, or felt instant dread ...
13: Your Midlife Body Isn't a Problem to Fix
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive into one of the most pervasive and exhausting beliefs I see in my coaching practice: the idea that your body is a problem that ...
12: You Don't Need More Willpower
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re tired of swinging between trying really hard and giving up entirely, if you’re worn out by the idea that more discipline is the answer —...
11: How to Feel Calm if You’ve Put on Weight in Your Midlife Body
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've recently put on weight and found yourself spiralling — even though you know diets don't work — this episode is for you.In toda...
10: How Body Love Misses The Point
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t have to feel good about your body to treat it with care.This episode is for you if you’ve ever said:“I’ll buy new clothes once I’v...
9: Don't Gaslight Yourself: You Are Not Imagining The Struggle
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9: Don’t Gaslight Yourself: You’re Not Imagining the StruggleWelcome to Talking with Emma — a podcast for smart, capable women who are t...
8: You Don't Have To Pass A Worthiness Test
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror and spiralled into shame, changed outfits five times before going out, or quietly questioned your worth ...
7: Why You Still Want To Lose Weight
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re smart. You’re politically aware of beauty standards. You know diet culture is toxic. And yet. In this episode of Talking with Emma, we exp...
6: Why Having a Body Can Feel Harder in Midlife
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I should have outgrown this by now” when it comes to your body?You're not alone — and you're d...
5: Why You Still Don't Feel Good Enough (and strive for perfection)
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description: If you feel like you’re always striving — to get it right, to hold it together, to prove you’re good enough — and want to feel mo...
4: You Are Not Addicted To Food
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description:If you feel like you spend too much time thinking about food — what you should eat, what you shouldn’t, whether you’ve already blown...
Bonus: How To Use The Midlife Body Image Self Assessments
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to Use the Midlife Body Image Self AssessmentsIf you’ve downloaded the Midlife Body Image Self Assessments — this episode is for you.Inside th...
3: The Mirror Is Not The Problem
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror… and your stomach drops. That familiar wave of self-criticism rolls in, fast and unforgiving.If that m...
2: Why Trying Harder Is Not The Answer
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the deeply ingrained belief that if we just try harder — eat better food, be more disciplined, stick to the plan — we’...
1: Emotional Eating Isn't What You Think
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: In this first episode of Talking with Emma, I’m diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s wellbeing: emotional eatin...
Talking with Emma Trailer
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Talking with Emma—a podcast for smart, capable women who feel like their body is the one part of life they still haven’t figured out.I’...