269. Why You Eat at Night (And Why Shame Makes It Worse)

Love Yourself Thin Podcast · Sep 10, 2026 · 15m

Do you find yourself standing in front of the fridge at night, eating something you never planned to eat—and then lying in bed feeling ashamed afterward?

You're not alone. And more importantly, you're not weak.

In this episode of Love Yourself Thin, Dara takes a closer look at nighttime eating and what may actually be happening beneath the behavior. She explores the fascinating research around willpower, habit, and the belief that we're simply "out of control" at the end of the day.

Dara also explains why nighttime eating may be an automatic response to emotions, routines, loneliness…