Confessions of a Binge Eater

Tricia Nelson

Ep 550- 10 Things You Don’t Know About Me 08/09/2025

Ep 550- 10 Things You Don’t Know About Me In this episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, I’m opening up in a way I haven’t in years. You’ll hear 10 deeply personal things you may not know about me—some lighthearted, some a little cringey, and all 100% real. From surprising truths about my marriage to raw confessions about my struggles with food, body image, and self-worth, I’m inviting you into my story so we can connect on a deeper level. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37741880

Ep 549- Why Diets Are So Damn Hard 07/31/2025

Ep 549- Why Diets Are So Damn Hard Ever start a new diet and feel like you're finally on track… until it all falls apart? I know that cycle so well. In this episode, I’m talking about what I call the compulsion to eat—why it kicks in even when you’re doing everything “right,” and how we can start to break free from it together. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37626545

Ep 548- My Shameful Little Secret & The Science of Post-Meal Walks 07/29/2025

Ep 548- My Shameful Little Secret & The Science of Post-Meal Walks In this episode, I’m sharing something a little personal that ended up teaching me an unexpected lesson—one that might help you, too. What started as a random issue ended up teaching me something simple that’s been helping me feel better after meals and even curb that constant urge to keep eating. If you ever find yourself wanting more food even when you're full, I think you’re going to relate to this. Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37601895

Ep 547- I'd Rather Die Than Feel This 07/24/2025

Ep 547- I'd Rather Die Than Feel This Last night, I had a wave of grief so deep it made me wish I didn’t have to feel it. And if you’ve ever reached for food to escape pain, I know you can relate. In this episode, I open up about my mom’s decline with Alzheimer’s and the raw emotions that come with it. I talk honestly about how painful feelings can lead us to want to numb out—and how, with compassion and some tools, we can feel those feelings without turning to food. This is the real work of healing. It’s not always pretty, but it’s where the freedom is. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37536225

Ep 546- Who Stresses You Out? Stop Letting People Drive You to Overeat! 07/23/2025

Ep 546- Who Stresses You Out? Stop Letting People Drive You to Overeat! Some people just don’t feel good to be around—and if you're anything like me, that can lead to stress eating. In this episode, I share personal stories and insights about the emotional toll of being around certain people and why it’s okay—sometimes necessary—to create space for your peace. Whether it’s a friend, colleague, or even a loved one, we all have the right to protect our energy. Let’s talk about how to know when it’s time to pull back and how doing so can support your emotional eating recovery. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37522750

Ep 545- My Vanilla Coffee Addiction 07/17/2025

Ep 545- My Vanilla Coffee Addiction Hi friends. In this episode, I’m sharing a little confession: I recently got hooked on designer coffee—yes, $7 sugar-free vanilla macadamia lattes, sometimes twice a day! Even after decades of healing work, I can still slip into addictive patterns, especially when emotions sneak in. But awareness, willingness, and grace brought me back to freedom. If you’ve ever found yourself turning to food—or anything—for comfort, I think you’ll relate to this one. Let’s talk about what’s really going on beneath the cravings. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37441365

Ep 544 - Apologize and Get on With It 07/10/2025

Ep 544 - Apologize and Get on With It In today’s episode, I’m sharing a humbling moment that turned into a powerful reminder about the freedom that comes with making a clean, heartfelt apology. You’ll hear about a slightly embarrassing team call, a toilet delivery (yes, really), and how shame and guilt show up in sneaky ways. This story is for anyone who’s ever struggled to speak up, say sorry, and move on. I promise—it’s a lesson worth learning. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37368145

Ep 543- Dealing with Tragedy: 4 Don’ts and 4 Do’s 07/08/2025

Ep 543- Dealing with Tragedy: 4 Don’ts and 4 Do’s Hi friends. With so much tragedy in the world right now—from floods in Texas to global unrest, I want to talk about how we cope, especially as emotional eaters. When life hurts, it’s tempting to numb out with food. But there are gentler, more healing ways to face the pain. In this episode, I share four things to avoid and four powerful steps you can take to move through grief with grace, support, and purpose. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37339380

Ep 542- Hazel's Weight Loss Without Dieting 07/02/2025

Ep 542- Hazel's Weight Loss Without Dieting This one’s close to my heart. Hazel is a beautiful client in the Heal Your Hunger Journey who said yes to healing—and it changed everything. In this powerful interview, she shares how she lost over 60 pounds without dieting, stopped obsessing over food, and found peace through the inner journey. Her story is raw, honest, and full of hope. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37261875

Ep541: Giving Up This One Thing Could Free You from Food Addiction 06/24/2025

Ep541: Giving Up This One Thing Could Free You from Food Addiction If you’ve ever felt like your life is just too much—too busy, too chaotic, too overwhelming—this episode is for you. I’m talking about the hidden force that drives emotional eating and what you can do to finally find peace. You deserve calm, clarity, and freedom from the food struggle... and I’m here to show you how to get there. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37137525

Ep540: Are You an Easy Target for Gaslighting? 06/17/2025

Ep540: Are You an Easy Target for Gaslighting? Have you ever felt like you're losing your grip on reality after a conversation with someone? In this episode, I get real about gaslighting—what it is, how it shows up in our lives, and why, as emotional eaters, we’re especially vulnerable to it. I share deeply personal stories and practical tools to help you reclaim your clarity and self-trust. If you’ve ever doubted your gut or felt like your truth was dismissed, this one’s for you. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37043575

Ep539: Love: Getting it Right This Time with Orna & Matthew Walters 06/12/2025

Ep539: Love: Getting it Right This Time with Orna & Matthew Walters If you’ve ever wondered why love feels so confusing—or so out of reach—this episode is for you. Relationship experts Orna and Matthew Walters return to the show to share hard-earned wisdom from their own journey and their bestselling book, Getting It Right This Time. Whether you’re seeking love or looking to deepen the love you have, you’ll find soul-nourishing truth, hope, and practical guidance in this honest, uplifting conversation. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36975005

Ep538:Are You Too Busy to Listen? 06/11/2025

Ep538:Are You Too Busy to Listen? Something personal just happened (I describe in this episode)…but the upshot is that I was too busy to listen to my intuition. Yep, my noisy, busy self just blew right past it! And I caused someone harm. If you know that you’re often moving too fast, there’s a good chance you’re missing some important clues, and also creating some stress that’s driving stress-eating. Here’s hoping you can learn from my recent little misstep. Have a listen… /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36948540

Ep537: Heal Your Hunger by Goofy Dancing 05/27/2025

Ep537: Heal Your Hunger by Goofy Dancing In this episode, I share why dancing might be one of the most powerful (and fun) tools for healing emotional eating. It's not about doing it perfectly—it's about getting out of your head, moving your body, and letting joy lead the way. From goofy solo dancing to the science behind movement and mood, we explore how dance can unlock freedom, connection, and confidence. If you’ve ever felt stuck or overly controlled, this episode is your permission to let loose. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36734505

Ep536: 3 Reasons I Binged 05/24/2025

Ep536: 3 Reasons I Binged If you’ve ever found yourself eating way past full, or reaching for food when you're not even hungry, this episode is for you. I’m opening up about my own binge eating struggles and breaking down the hidden reasons behind emotional eating. I’ll share the “PEP Test,” a powerful and simple tool to help you recognize the real drivers behind your food choices. Whether you binge, graze, or just feel out of control around food, this message will help you feel seen—and give you hope. You are not alone—and you deserve freedom. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36699200

Ep535: 3 Life Lessons from My Kitchen Remodel 05/20/2025

Ep535: 3 Life Lessons from My Kitchen Remodel I’m recording this episode from our little “surfer pad” while our kitchen is being remodeled, and wow — what a perfect metaphor for healing from emotional eating! In this episode, I share 3 powerful lessons from the remodeling process that beautifully parallel the emotional eating recovery journey. And they’re lessons that aren’t just for emotional eaters…they work for anyone looking to improve their experience with “adulting”. If you're working on healing in any way, I think you'll find these insights helpful. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36645990

Ep534: When You Blow Your Diet - with Connie Bennett 05/15/2025

Ep534: When You Blow Your Diet - with Connie Bennett You know that terrible moment when all your efforts at eating “clean” get washed away with one binge? Yeah, we all do. That’s why you’ll relate to this interview with Connie Bennett, author of Sugar Shock, and now author of a new book, “I Blew My Diet, Now What?”. We talk about all things bingeing, ultra-processed carbs and emotional eating. Join us! /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36581905

Ep533: Am I Lucky or Aligned? 05/13/2025

Ep533: Am I Lucky or Aligned? In this episode, I share how so much of what looks like luck is actually the result of doing the inner work. When we’re in alignment, things flow more easily, and our struggles with food and life start to ease up, too. I talk about how to know when you’re out of alignment, and the simple daily practices that can help you stay grounded and clear. If life’s been feeling like a struggle lately, or if you’re ready to experience more peace with food and more flow in general, this one’s for you. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36551195

Ep532: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up When You Binge 05/09/2025

Ep532: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up When You Binge Do you beat yourself up when you overeat? Do you think self-defeating thoughts that make you feel even worse than the binge itself? Do you fear trying to eat clean because you can’t take falling down again? There is a way to make productive use of your slip-ups and stop beating yourself up. You deserve better, and in this show, I lay out a plan that will help. By the way, this episode originally aired 7 years ago, and it was so popular I decided to bring it back. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36508390

Ep531: Control and Consequences 05/07/2025

Ep531: Control and Consequences If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating or binge eating, this episode is for you. I’m going to share a simple yet powerful method to help you determine which foods are safe for you and which ones to avoid. It’s not about restriction—it's about gaining control and understanding the consequences of your food choices. This method is the same one I use in my own journey, and I’m excited to share it with you. Tune in as we dive deeper into how to take control over your eating habits and heal your relationship with food. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36464980

Ep530: Trauma Healing & Parts Work with Dr. Aimie Apigian 05/01/2025

Ep530: Trauma Healing & Parts Work with Dr. Aimie Apigian If you ever feel like you're at war with yourself around food, this one's for you. I’m chatting with my friend Dr. Aimie Apigian about parts work—what it is, why it matters, and how it can help you heal those deep, emotional patterns that keep pulling you back to food. Her story about her son is so powerful, and I know it’ll touch your heart like it did mine. We also talk about how trauma gets stored in the body and why your cravings might not be about food at all. This conversation is full of insight, compassion, and tools you can start using right away. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36394905

Ep529: Binge Eating in My Car 04/29/2025

Ep529: Binge Eating in My Car Hi everyone! By popular demand, I’m bringing this episode back. I’ve received so many messages from people who connected deeply with this topic, and I believe it’s something that truly deserves to be shared again. In this episode, I open up about my personal struggles with binge eating. If you’ve ever felt trapped in that cycle—hiding your eating habits, feeling isolated and ashamed—I want you to know, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I’m here to share how I broke free. There is hope, and you can overcome this. If you’re ready to take that step, I’d love to guide you. Let’s walk this path to freedom together. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36358595

Ep528: Got Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Long Covid Issues? 04/24/2025

Ep528: Got Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Long Covid Issues? This episode is so close to my heart. If you’ve been feeling wiped out, foggy, or just not yourself—and no one seems to understand why—please tune in. My sweet friend Dr. Jenny Tufenkian joins me to talk about the deeper root causes of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, long covid, and more. She’s not only brilliant, she’s been through it herself, and her story is both eye-opening and so deeply moving. We also talk about how this all ties into emotional eating and the craving for comfort when our bodies are crying out for help. You’re going to feel so seen, so validated, and best of all—so hopeful. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36298170

Ep527: Are You Turning to Food to Find Your Footing? 04/23/2025

Ep527: Are You Turning to Food to Find Your Footing? Got feelings of instability and overwhelm? In this episode, I share about my own personal feelings of “wobble” and how we, as emotional eaters, often let instability (in our external or internal lives) drive us to food for a sense of grounding. But what if there’s another way? If you’ve been feeling a little wobbly lately, this episode is your loving nudge back to your center! /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36272325

Ep526: That's Mine! Food, Scarcity, and the Secret Stash 04/10/2025

Ep526: That's Mine! Food, Scarcity, and the Secret Stash Ever feel a little too possessive over your favorite “safe” foods? In this raw and revealing episode, I share a recent confession that had me feeling a little embarrassed—but also deeply human. From hiding granola to hoarding snacks, we’re unpacking the emotional layers behind the fear of food scarcity and why it's so much more than just about food. You’re not alone, and there’s healing waiting on the other side. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36085530

Ep525: The Diet Rules Rebellion: What Are You REALLY Fighting Against? 04/09/2025

Ep525: The Diet Rules Rebellion: What Are You REALLY Fighting Against? Are you tired of the diet rollercoaster? In this episode of the Heal Your Hunger Show, I’m diving deep into what’s really behind the rebellion so many emotional eaters feel. Spoiler alert: it’s not actually about the food rules. Let’s explore where true freedom comes from—and how to stop fighting your body and start working with it. You deserve peace with food, and it starts here. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36061960

Ep524: Moving On as a Widowed Mom with Krista St-Germain 04/04/2025

Ep524: Moving On as a Widowed Mom with Krista St-Germain Grief can knock us off our emotional feet and into the pantry. In this heartfelt episode of the Heal Your Hunger Show, I sit down with grief expert and life coach Krista St-Germain, who shares her raw and powerful journey after losing her husband to a tragic accident. We talk about the unexpected ways grief shows up, how emotional eating becomes a coping mechanism, and the incredible potential for growth and healing that can follow deep sorrow. If you’ve ever muttered “I was doing so good until…,” this episode is for you. 💛 /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/36009175

Ep523: Stories We Tell Ourselves That Make Us Binge 04/01/2025

Ep523: Stories We Tell Ourselves That Make Us Binge Do you ever catch yourself making up stories in your head about what others think of you? As emotional eaters, we often assume the worst—believing that someone’s silence means they’re upset with us or that a canceled plan means rejection. These stories trigger unnecessary stress, anxiety, and emotional eating. In this episode, I dive into why we create these false narratives, how they impact our emotions and eating habits, and, most importantly, how to break free from this cycle. Tune in to learn simple but powerful strategies to question your thoughts, reframe your mindset, and stop reacting to stories that aren’t even real! /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/35965375

Ep522: Do You Pray for Help with Your Food? 03/25/2025

Ep522: Do You Pray for Help with Your Food? Are you struggling with food and wondering if God cares about what you eat? In this episode, we dive into the power of prayer and how asking for divine help can transform your relationship with food. God is unlimited, and your food struggles matter! Let’s explore how prayer, community, and self-awareness can lead to healing. Tune in, and let’s walk this journey together! /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/35858010

Ep521: Functional Diagnostic Health Coaching with Reed Davis 03/20/2025

Ep521: Functional Diagnostic Health Coaching with Reed Davis Ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle of health struggles, trying to find answers but never quite getting the results you want? You're not alone! In this episode, I'm chatting with my dear friend Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN). He shares how understanding lab work and taking a holistic approach can empower you to take charge of your health—whether you're dealing with mystery symptoms, looking to optimize wellness, or even considering a career as a health coach. Plus, we get real about cravings (hello, potato chips!) and how emotional and physical health are deeply connected. Don't miss this one! /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/35800260

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