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Confessions of a Binge Eater
People who struggle with food and weight tend to look for answers in all the wrong places. Join Tricia Nelson as she takes you on this journey of inspiration and healing.
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- Confessions of a Binge Eater
Ep 623: Emotional Eaters: Here's Why We Can't Stand it When Others Are Mad at Us
Have you ever noticed how much your self-worth depends on what other people think of you? I've been reflecting on this in my own life, and I want to share what…
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Ep 622- Are You Passive-Aggressive? How to Stop and Get Free from Food Noise, Emotional Eating and Binge Eating as a Result
Have you ever said "I'm fine" when you were anything but fine? I've learned that passive-aggressive behavior often comes from fear of conflict…
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Ep 621- Wired to Rebel: Why Diets Don't Work for Emotional Eaters and Binge Eaters
Ever notice how you start a diet with the best intentions, only to find yourself rebelling against your own rules? Why does that happen, even when you…
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Ep 620- The 8 Emotions that Drive Emotional Eating with Dr Joan Rosenberg
What if the real reason you struggle with emotional eating isn't food at all, but your fear of uncomfortable feelings? In this eye-opening conversation with…
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Ep 619- 5 Lies Keeping You Stuck in Food Noise, Emotional Eating & Binge Eating
What if you're still struggling with food not because of a lack of willpower, but because of what you believe about food, weight, and yourself? In this…
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Ep 618- 3 Steps to End Emotional Eating and Food Noise at Work Without Feeling Deprived
The office can be a perfect storm for emotional eating and binge eating. Stress, boredom, difficult coworkers, deadlines, and exhaustion can leave you looking…
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Ep 617- Why "Boredom" Often Triggers Food Noise and Binge Eating
Do you find yourself reaching for food simply because you're bored? What feels like boredom eating may actually be emotional eating in disguise. In this…
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Ep 616- Emotional Eating and People Pleasing: The Connection That Causes Food Noise
What does people-pleasing have to do with emotional eating, binge eating, and food noise? More than you might think. In this popular episode, I reveal how…
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Ep 615- The GLP-1 Problem Nobody's Talking About: What Happens When the Food Noise Comes Back
Blurb: What happens when a GLP-1 quiets the food noise—but you haven't healed what's driving your emotional eating? In this episode, Tricia explores why food…
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Ep 614- Why Therapy May Not Be Enough to Stop Binge Eating and Food Noise
You've been to therapy. You may now understand your patterns and maybe even why you started eating in the first place. So why are you still struggling with…
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Ep 613- 5 Steps to Stop Binge Eating at Night (and Finally Quiet the Food Noise)
Nighttime is the hardest time for emotional eaters. In this episode, I unpack what really drives your food noise and binge eating at night, why it is not a…
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Ep 612- Is Weighing Yourself Weighing Your Down? How the Scale Might be Causing Food Noise for Binge Eaters...
What if the thing you've been relying on to keep you accountable is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, I'm taking a closer look at something so many…
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Ep 611- The Binge Eater's Journey - from Your Head to Your Heart
In this episode, I'm talking about why emotional eaters can get stuck overthinking, how unprocessed feelings can fuel binge eating, and why the connection…
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Ep 610- Is It a Sleep Problem or a Going to Bed Problem?
I used to think staying up late was just a bad habit, but I've come to see that there can be something much deeper behind it. In this episode, I'm exploring…
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Ep 609- Is your kryptonite food causing you to binge eat?
In this episode, I'm revealing why your kryptonite food may not actually be the problem at all. There's something deeper going on, and once you understand what…
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Ep 608- The Bingeable Emotions That Belong in Your Container
I want to introduce you to something I call your emotional container. It may explain more about your relationship with food than you ever realized. In this…
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Ep 607- Why Family Stress Triggers Binge Eating (What I Learned About My Family)
I thought I understood why family stress could be so overwhelming—until one recent experience completely shifted my perspective. What I discovered changed not…
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Ep 606 Why Intuitive Eating May Not Work for You
Have you ever wondered why something that's supposed to feel so natural just doesn't work for you? In this episode, I'm exploring a topic that has left so many…
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Ep605- Binge Eater's Biggest Test: My Week From Hell
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when life pushes us to our limit. This week reminded me that true healing isn't revealed during the easy…
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Ep 604- 3 Reasons Willpower Never Works for Binge Eaters
If you've ever believed that you just need more willpower to stop binge eating, this episode is for you. I share why willpower isn't the problem and reveals…
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Ep 603 Why You're a Binge Eater (and It's Not What You Think)
What if binge eating has nothing to do with food? In this heartfelt episode, I share a childhood memory that reveals a deeper truth about emotional eating. If…
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Episode 602- The Truth About Food Noise: Why Your Cravings Are Never Satisfied
Food noise isn't just about food—it's often a sign of a deeper hunger. In this heartfelt episode, I explore why cravings persist even after eating and how…
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Ep 601- My Run-in with Coffee Creamer
Have you ever realized a seemingly harmless food was quietly taking up more space in your life than you thought? In this episode, I share a personal confession…
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Ep 600- Don't Hate Your Weight! Here's Why...
In this heartfelt episode, I'm talking about something so many of us struggle with: hating our weight. I share why self-criticism keeps us stuck in emotional…
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Ep 599- How to Know What to Eat (and What Not to Eat)
In this episode, Tricia Nelson shares a simple but powerful way to decide what foods truly support your healing journey. By looking at two key factors —…
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Ep 598- If You've Ever Binged in Your Car...
In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the secret world of binge eating — from eating alone in my car to late-night food runs and the shame that kept…
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Ep 597- Painting Red Flags Green
Have you ever ignored a gut feeling, only to regret it later? In this episode, Tricia explores the idea of "painting red flags green" — convincing ourselves to…
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Ep 596- Why Food Noise Operates Like Your Computer Anti-virus
Food noise can feel confusing, especially when it shows up even when nothing seems wrong. In this episode, Tricia explores the different ways food noise…
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Ep 595- Food Noise and the Emotional Eating Sequence
In this episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, Tricia shares a relatable moment of wanting to escape uncomfortable feelings while sorting through taxes and…
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Ep 594- Healing the Patterns Behind Emotional Eating with Joey Klein
This episode explores the deeper emotional patterns that drive compulsive eating and addictive behaviors. Tricia sits down with transformation expert Joey…
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Ep 593- Why Willpower Will Never Quiet Food Noise
If willpower worked, wouldn't you be free from food struggles by now? In this next episode of The Food Noise Fix series, Tricia breaks down why emotional…
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Ep 592- Food Noise vs. Hunger — Do You Know the Difference?
This episode explores the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger — the "food noise" that keeps so many people stuck in cravings, overeating…
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Ep 591- Food Noise: The Mind That Won't Stop Thinking About Food
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Ep 590- My Mother & the Klepto Cleaning Lady
A childhood memory of a quiet but powerful moment changed how I saw my mother forever. In this episode, we explore how real strength often shows up in…
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ep 589- Owning Your Worth in Work and Life with Nicole Johnston
In this powerful conversation, Tricia sits down with executive leadership coach Nicole Johnston to explore what it really takes for women to be seen, heard…
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Ep 588- The Truth About Pelvic Health with Kim Vopni
I interviewed Kim Vopni, known as The Vagina Coach, and wow—this conversation opened my eyes in a big way. We talked about something most of us don't think…
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Ep 587- We're as Sick as Our Secrets
This throwback episode revisits a powerful truth: we are as sick as our secrets. Tricia opens up about the hidden world of emotional eating—the shame, the…
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Ep 586- 7 Perils of People Pleasing
This is a special throwback episode from the archives—one that's just too important to leave behind. In this honest and heartfelt share, I open up about my own…
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Ep 585- You've Lost the Weight… Now What?
Have you ever believed that once you finally lose the weight, everything will feel better? For many emotional eaters, weight loss brings excitement…
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Ep 584- 5 Lies Emotional Eaters Believe That Keep Them Stuck
In this episode, I talk about the powerful lies our brains tell us about food, weight, and willpower. For years I believed these same stories, and they kept me…
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Ep 583- You Didn't Fail at the Diet — The Diet Failed You (Why Smart Women Binge Eat)
So many women silently carry deep shame when they can't stick to a diet or feel out of control around certain foods. In this episode, I talk about why that…
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Is The New Food Pyramid an Improvement? A Discussion with FDN Founder Reed Davis
Is there wisdom in the new food pyramid? In this episode, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) founder, Reed Davis, does a deep-dive into the hits and misses…
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Ep 581- Is Your Story Keeping You Stuck around Food?
Are you stuck in your story — and is it keeping you stuck with food? In this powerful episode, Tricia explores the difference between processing your pain and…
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Ep 580- Lessons Learned from 5 Years with the Love of my Life
In this episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, I share what I've learned from five deeply meaningful years with the love of my life. From agreeing to…
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Ep 579- Lipedema & Mystery Weight Loss Resistance
In this episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, I interviewed Donna Piper, whose story stopped me in my tracks. Donna shares her long, painful journey through…
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578- Are You Ready to Heal from a Betrayal?
In this episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, we explore the deep connection between betrayal, emotional pain, and our relationship with food. Tricia sits…
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Ep 577- What to Do When You Think You're Bad
In this episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, I share a powerful wisdom from my mentor Roy about one of the biggest traps emotional eaters fall into: making…
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Ep 576- From Sugar and Shame to Self Love with Julie Alden
In this heartfelt episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, Tricia sits down with Julie, a Heal Your Hunger client whose journey is filled with honesty…
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Ep 575- Is Bingeing on Healthy Foods Actually OK?
Have you ever told yourself, "At least it's healthy," while overeating foods like nuts, hummus, or granola? In this episode, I talk honestly about why binging…
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Ep 574- Give a Nod to God
In this episode, I share a simple practice that quietly changed my life—a small, symbolic act I call a "nod to God." It wasn't fancy, and it wasn't perfect…
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Ep 573- Got Self-Esteem Stuff?
If you struggle with emotional eating, chances are your self-esteem has taken some hits along the way. In this episode, I share how low self-worth fuels…
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Ep 572- Top 10 Tips for Lasting Weight Loss in 2026 (Part 2)
As we step into 2026, this episode invites you to imagine a different relationship with food—one where food no longer owns you and choice replaces compulsion…
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Ep 571- Top 10 Tips for Lasting Weight Loss in 2026 (Part 1)
What if this is the year you finally stop starting over? In the first episode of the year, I'm sharing my top 10 tips for lasting weight loss — not diet rules…
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Ep 570- My #1 Holiday Tip (for Dealing with Difficult Family Members)
The holidays can bring joy—and a lot of stress, especially when difficult family members are involved. In this short and sweet episode, I share my number one…
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Ep 570- My #1 Holiday Tip (for Dealing with Difficult Family Members)
The holidays can bring joy—and a lot of stress, especially when difficult family members are involved. In this short and sweet episode, I share my number one…
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Ep 569- Moira Newiss: The Brain Energy Reboot Expert
If you've ever wondered whether what you eat could actually affect your mood, your clarity, or your mental health, you're going to love this conversation…
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Ep 568- My Run-in with Chocolate Chips
In this heartfelt confession, I share a very real moment with chocolate chips—and the powerful reminder it brought. This episode is about radical self-honesty…
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Ep 567- Your Energy Uplevel with Allyson Scammel
In this uplifting episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, I sit down with intuitive coach and energy healer Alison Scammell for a heartfelt conversation about…
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Ep 566- 7 Tools for Dealing with Passive-Aggressive People (Without Overeating)
Do you shut down, over-function, or overeat when someone close to you goes passive aggressive? In this powerful episode, I reveal 7 tools you can use to help…
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Ep 565- Are You Passive Aggressive?
In this episode, I'm diving into a pattern so many emotional eaters struggle with—passive aggressive behavior. If you've ever gone quiet to make a point, said…