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Why We Overeat with Maggie Sterling
Release Date: 04/25/2025
Why We Overeat with Maggie Sterling
Ever find yourself saying "I'm stuck" in your weight loss journey and genuinely feeling like you can't move forward? What if that feeling of being stuck isn't actually something happening to you, but a choice you're making without realizing it? In this episode, we dive into why your brain keeps you in familiar patterns even when they're painful, and explore the surprising truth about confusion, overwhelm, and feeling paralyzed in your progress. We'll uncover why some people seem to hear the same advice over and over but can never actually implement it, and what's really blocking you from...
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If food is the highlight of your day and overeating feels like your only source of joy, relief, or excitement, this episode is for you. We're diving deep into why so many of us give overeating multiple jobs - from being our reward system to our only form of relaxation. You'll discover why treating overeating as the problem might be keeping you stuck, and why calorie counting alone never addresses what's really going on. This conversation goes way beyond typical weight loss advice to explore what happens when food becomes your entire life.
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This episode is a rapid-fire mashup of my greatest rants from the past 4.5 years — no fluff, just the truth that actually helps women lose weight without dieting. If you're new here, this is the one to start with. If you’ve been around, you’ll hear the messages that hit hardest — again.
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Do you have PCOS, menopause, or insulin resistance and feel like weight loss is completely different for you? You've probably joined Facebook groups, read books, and followed experts who told you exactly what to expect with your specific condition. But what if the beliefs you've borrowed from these communities are actually shaping your experience more than you realize? In this episode, we dive into how the stories we tell ourselves about our bodies might be creating the very struggles we're trying to solve. Get ready to question everything you think you know about why weight loss feels so...
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Behavior change is hard - really, really hard. In this episode, Maggie gets real about why changing your habits feels impossible and shares her own current struggles with nervous system regulation. She explains how your brain and body will literally fight you when you try to change, throwing what she calls "the biggest tantrum" to keep you stuck in familiar patterns. But here's the thing: understanding why your brain does this actually makes the whole process less terrifying and more manageable. If you've ever wondered why you keep going back to old habits even when you know better, this...
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Ever feel like you're crushing your weight loss goals for weeks or months, then suddenly find yourself right back where you started? You're not alone - this frustrating cycle of progress followed by what feels like "self-sabotage" is one of the most common struggles people face. In this episode, we dive into why your brain seems to work against you just when things are going well, and why that success can feel so dangerous and unpredictable. We'll explore what's really happening in your mind when you revert to old eating patterns, and challenge some of the dramatic stories we tell ourselves...
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Rachel shares her remarkable journey of losing 40 pounds while navigating the challenges of moving countries and pregnancy. After trying countless diets including keto, Whole30, and Weight Watchers without lasting success, she discovered a completely different approach that finally worked. Join us as Rachel reveals the unexpected mindset shift that made losing weight on vacation possible for the first time in her life. She offers a refreshing perspective on maintaining progress during major life transitions and how her relationship with food transformed during pregnancy. This conversation is...
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You’ve learned how to sit with your emotions instead of eating through them—but now what? In today’s episode, Maggie explains why staying stuck in negative emotions can become its own form of sabotage. You'll learn how indulging in drama keeps you from real change, and how to shift your perspective to start feeling better without needing your circumstances to change. This conversation is a wake-up call to stop rolling around in the shit and start moving through it. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this is the nudge you’ve been waiting for. 00:00 – Why we don’t coddle the...
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Ever wonder why you can listen to weight loss advice but still struggle to make progress? You might be missing something crucial that your own brain can't recognize. Despite your best efforts, hidden thought patterns could be sabotaging your progress without you even realizing it. Discover why having someone else look at your thinking patterns makes all the difference in finally breaking through weight loss plateaus. This episode exposes the gap between learning information and actually implementing it effectively. 05:45: Why your brain has blind spots you can't see on your own 13:15: How...
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Ever notice how easy it is to spot what's wrong instead of what's right? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss our tendency to focus on problems and complaints rather than beauty and joy. Our brains seem wired to notice the negative, making complaints and judgment our default mode. This negative focus impacts not just our personal happiness but also our relationships with others, as we bond over shared complaints rather than genuine connection. Learn why changing your perspective requires intentional daily practice and discover why this mindset shift might be the most important work you'll...
info_outlineIn this deeply personal episode, Maggie shares her transformative experience attending a week-long Dr. Joe Dispenza meditation retreat. After struggling with chronic health issues for 18 months, she found herself immersed in a powerful environment of healing and connection. Maggie opens up about the challenges of intense meditation sessions, the beautiful community she discovered, and how this retreat pushed her beyond her comfort zone in unexpected ways. Whether you're familiar with Dr. Joe's work or simply curious about meditation's potential impact on health and mindset, this vulnerable conversation offers a glimpse into one person's journey through darkness into a more peaceful state.