Confessions of a Binge Eater

Tricia Nelson

Ep 563- Are You a Worrywart? Here's How to Stop Worrying, and Start Living 11/18/2025

Ep 563- Are You a Worrywart? Here's How to Stop Worrying, and Start Living In this episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, I’m talking about one of the biggest triggers for emotional eaters: worry. If you’ve ever spun out with “what if” thoughts until you’re stressed, scared, and reaching for food… this one’s for you. I share the real-life stories, tools, and spiritual practices that helped me step out of fear, get present, and stop letting scary thoughts run the show. You don’t have to awfulize every possible future scenario—there’s another way, and I’ll show it to you. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/39081635

Ep 562- The Perimenopause Revolution with Dr. Mariza Snyder 11/06/2025

Ep 562- The Perimenopause Revolution with Dr. Mariza Snyder If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s happening to my body?” — this episode is for you. Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author of The Perimenopause Revolution, joins me to unpack the confusing, emotional, and often misunderstood journey of perimenopause. From brain fog and belly fat to anxiety and sleep issues, we explore what’s really going on hormonally — and how to bring your body back into balance. You’ll leave this episode feeling informed, empowered, and full of hope for your midlife years. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/38939975

Ep 561- How to Rock Your Divorce - Meet My Client, Deb 11/04/2025

Ep 561- How to Rock Your Divorce - Meet My Client, Deb What would you do if, after nearly 50 years of marriage, your spouse suddenly walked out? In this episode, you’ll meet Deb—a woman who faced unimaginable heartbreak and somehow turned it into the most empowering chapter of her life. Her secret? It’s not what you’d expect. Tune in to hear how she transformed pain into peace, and why she now says her divorce was the best thing that ever happened to her. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/38913870

Ep 560- Control & Hunger: What's the Connection? 10/23/2025

Ep 560- Control & Hunger: What's the Connection? If you’ve ever found yourself trying to “help” someone do things your way—only to later soothe the tension with food—this episode is for you. In this powerful rerun, Tricia opens up about the hidden link between control and overeating, and why emotional eaters often struggle to let go. Tune in to discover how loosening your grip on others (and life) can bring more peace to your heart—and freedom around food. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/38760525

Ep 559- Self-Awareness Beats Emotional Eating 10/16/2025

Ep 559- Self-Awareness Beats Emotional Eating Something happened on my recent trip to Europe that caught me off guard. I found myself feeling… off — edgy, a little “crunchy,” not my usual lighthearted self. It would’ve been easy to brush it off or stuff those feelings down with food like I used to, but instead, I did something different. In this episode, I share what unfolded next — and how one small moment of awareness turned tension into connection. If you’ve ever wondered how emotional awareness can transform your relationship with food and the people you love, you’ll want to hear this story. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/38609480

Ep 558- 3 Keys to Getting Family Support on Your Weight Loss Journey 10/02/2025

Ep 558- 3 Keys to Getting Family Support on Your Weight Loss Journey We all know how tricky it can be to get family support when we’re struggling with food and weight. In this replay, I open up about the ups and downs of emotional eating and how it impacts not only us, but those closest to us. You’ll hear practical keys for finding the right support, easing the pressure on loved ones, and creating more harmony at home as you heal your relationship with food. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/38448150

Ep 557- Leave Your Husband Out of It! 09/30/2025

Ep 557- Leave Your Husband Out of It! Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is take full responsibility for our own healing. In this special encore episode, I shine a light on the ways we unintentionally pull our loved ones into our struggles with food—and how freeing it can be to let them off the hook. If you’ve ever asked your spouse or partner to join you in a binge, this message is for you. Listen with an open heart, and let this be a turning point toward deeper healing and freedom. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/38415570

Ep 556- Body Love - Is it Even Possible for Emotional Eaters? 09/25/2025

Ep 556- Body Love - Is it Even Possible for Emotional Eaters? Sometimes the smallest shift can create the biggest transformation. After decades of criticizing my body, I recently experienced a moment that stopped me in my tracks and opened the door to a whole new way of seeing myself. In this episode, I share a very personal turning point in my journey and what it means to truly commit to body love. My hope is that it inspires you to begin—or deepen—your own practice of compassion and kindness toward the body that carries you through life. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/38357490

Ep 555- From Caregiver to Dream Builder with Glory St. Germaine 09/23/2025

Ep 555- From Caregiver to Dream Builder with Glory St. Germaine What does it look like to care for someone you love while still keeping your own dreams alive? In this episode, I talk with my dear friend Glory St. Germaine—TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and CEO of Ultimate Music Theory. Glory opens up about her journey through caregiving, food struggles, and loss, and how she still found the courage to follow her passion, build a thriving business, and inspire others to do the same. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/38330860

Ep 554: Fast to Faith: Dr. Tabatha Barber’s Journey to True Healing 09/18/2025

Ep 554: Fast to Faith: Dr. Tabatha Barber’s Journey to True Healing What if the very way you’ve been trying to “fix” yourself is what’s keeping you stuck? This episode isn’t about another diet, quick fix, or doctor’s order—it’s about the deeper hunger that nothing in the pantry can touch. If you’ve ever wondered why healing feels impossible, lean in… this might just flip everything you thought you knew. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/38269110

Ep 553- Binging in Reaction to Charlie Kirk News 09/16/2025

Ep 553- Binging in Reaction to Charlie Kirk News Hi friends! in this episode, I open up about how grief, tragedy, and hard news can trigger us, and how I’ve learned to walk through those emotions without using food. My hope is that you’ll feel less alone and see that with the right support, it’s possible to face even the hardest feelings without binging. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/38239920

Ep 552- I Was Never One of the Cool Kids 09/09/2025

Ep 552- I Was Never One of the Cool Kids In this episode, I open up about what it was like to grow up feeling like I didn’t belong, and how those feelings of shame and comparison fueled my struggles with food. I share how I worked through deep-seated insecurities, the power of community in healing, and why you don’t have to carry the ache of loneliness anymore. This conversation is straight from my heart—I hope it helps you feel less alone on your journey. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/38144755

Ep 551- Is Sugar is Your Gateway to Emotional Eating? 08/26/2025

Ep 551- Is Sugar is Your Gateway to Emotional Eating? Sugar was always my “gateway food” when I struggled with emotional eating. One bite would turn into a binge, and I couldn’t understand why I kept losing control. In this episode, I share how sugar hijacks the brain, keeps us stuck in food noise, and why it can make weight loss feel impossible. I’ll also talk about how you can start breaking free—not with willpower, but by healing the real roots of sugar cravings. /episode/index/show/healyourhunger/id/37968270

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

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