Confessions of a Binge Eater

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 psychologist Dr. Joan, discover how shame, self-criticism, and emotional avoidance can fuel binge eating and relentless food noise—and how learning to feel your feelings can help you break the cycle. Why uncomfortable emotions trigger emotional eating How negative self-talk keeps you stuck The 90-second technique for handling difficult feelings without turning to food

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 episode, we're exposing five common lies that can keep you stuck in food noise, emotional eating, and binge eating, including: Why trying harder isn't the answer. Why your favorite foods can feel impossible to resist. Why you may have been solving the wrong problem all along. If you're tired of fighting with food and wondering why nothing seems to work, this episode will help you see your struggle—and the way forward—differently.

The office can be a perfect storm for emotional eating and binge eating. Stress, boredom, difficult coworkers, deadlines, and exhaustion can leave you looking for relief—and then someone puts candy, donuts, or leftover birthday cake in the break room. Before you know it, you're having an exhausting debate in your head: "Should I have some? Maybe just one. I've been good today. I'll start over tomorrow." But what if the food isn't really what you need?

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 episode, I explore why slowing down can make food noise louder, how uncomfortable feelings can trigger the urge to eat, and why boredom eating can sometimes lead to binge eating. As you learn how to uncover what's really underneath the cravings, you'll feel calmer and more in control around food—without needing to constantly distract yourself to keep from eating.

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 people-pleasing, while navigating social situations that involve food, can lead to stress, resentment, and overeating. Discover why healing emotional eating isn't just about changing what you eat—it's about learning to stand up for yourself, honor your needs, and finally feel more in control around food.

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 noise and binge eating can return after stopping medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound, and why weight loss alone may not resolve the deeper patterns behind binge eating. You'll discover how to use the quiet from food noise to address the emotions, stress and habits that keep you turning to food—so you can build a lasting path beyond binge eating.

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 emotional eating, binge eating, and food noise? In this episode, I explain why insight alone may not stop compulsive eating—and why healing requires specific tools, support, and a new way of coping with emotions and stress.

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 willpower problem, and five simple steps to quiet the noise and stop emotional eating after dark.

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 of us have been taught to trust—and asking whether it really deserves that much power. If you've struggled with binge eating, emotional eating, or food noise, this may give you a whole new perspective.

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 we're truly hungry for may have nothing to do with food. I'll share simple ways to reconnect with yourself, your feelings, and the people who make you feel safe and understood.

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 the surprising connection between sleep, emotional eating, and the ways we may unknowingly avoid taking care of ourselves. If your nights tend to get away from you, this one might make you see bedtime in a whole new way.

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 that food is really trying to tell you, you may never look at your cravings the same way again.

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 episode, I'll show you why certain emotions can send you straight to the kitchen, what you're really looking for when you reach for food, and how you can start expanding your emotional container so food no longer has to rescue you.

I thought I understood why family stress could be so overwhelming—until one recent experience completely shifted my perspective. What I discovered changed not only the way I see my family, but also the way I understand emotional eating. If you've ever found yourself reaching for food after a difficult conversation or family gathering, this episode may help you see what's really going on beneath the surface.

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 women feeling frustrated and convinced they're failing. If you've been trying to "just listen to your body" but keep finding yourself stuck in the same painful cycle, there may be a reason no one has explained to you. I hope this conversation helps you see yourself with a little more compassion—and opens the door to a different way forward.

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 moments—it's revealed when everything feels like it's falling apart. In this deeply personal episode, I share a lesson that surprised even me and why it changed the way I think about recovery forever.

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 the three real reasons binge eating continues—along with a compassionate way to begin breaking the cycle for good.

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 you've always believed your struggles come from a lack of willpower, this conversation offers a compassionate new perspective on why highly sensitive people often turn to food for comfort—and how true healing begins.

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 emotional eating is often rooted in a longing for comfort, connection, purpose, and peace. Learn how asking one simple question can shift your relationship with food and open the door to lasting healing.

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 about my unexpected struggle with coffee creamer and the powerful reminder it gave me about recovery. I'll walk you through the two simple questions I use to determine whether a food is truly "safe" for me and how honest self-awareness—not perfection—is what keeps us free from emotional eating.