238. Eating When You're Stressed or Overwhelmed

Love Yourself Thin Podcast · Feb 5, 2026 · 9m

If you've ever reached for food when you're stressed and then immediately judged yourself for it, this episode is for you. Stress eating isn't a willpower problem—it's a nervous system response. Your brain is actually doing exactly what it was designed to do: protect you.

In this episode, you'll discover what stress actually does inside your body, why "I'll start fresh Monday" advice completely misses the mark, and the 5-step protocol that will help you close the mental and emotional loops that drain your energy and keep you stuck in overwhelm.

What You'll Learn:

Why your brain scans for…