Overcoming Emotional Eating
333 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 119 ratingsEating with stress, boredom, fear, loneliness, worry, anxiety or happiness are all ways we define emotional eating. The American Psychological Association reports that almost 40% of people have eaten in response to stress in the last 30 days. You are not alone. Each week, you can join Wendi Francis, emotional eating expert, to help YOU overcome your emotional overeating. If you want to finally find freedom from your food, weight, and body this is the podcast for you. Your time to become an OVERCOMER starts now.
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Episodes
Kicking down the Stop Signs of Your Life
May 31, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast Wendi talks about the concept of No, self-trust, figuring out your stop signs, where they were and what do you want to do with them now.
I am a Survivor??
May 27, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 22.2 MBHelping yourself during survival mode: Be gentle and kind to yourself. Moving your body that feels good. Reach out for support. Practicing grounding techniques. Prioritizing self-care.
Nutrition to Overcome Your Overeating
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 22.8 MB“The First Wealth is Health.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Nutrition to Overcome Your Overeating Eating high protein breakfast. Eating healthy fats. Eating fiber-rich foods. “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” -Hippocrates
What's Your Focus?
May 20, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 22 MB"I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest." -Venus Williams
Fears That Show Up
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast Wendi is on a live prerecorded line talking with clients and giving some tips about how fears show up in our subconscious and what to do about that.
Changing Your Programming
May 13, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 24.3 MB2 ways you can change your programming: Conscious change. Subconscious change. Tracking conscious programming: Language - what do you say to yourself? Belief. Understanding what emotions and or actions you have. Subconscious programming: Visualize. Music. Meditation and thought patterns before bedtime. The moment you change your perception, is the moment you rewrite the chemistry of your body." -Dr. Bruce H. Lipton
Tips To Become More Mindful
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast Wendi is on a live prerecorded line talking with clients and giving some tips about how to become more mindful.
Stop telling yourself “No” LIVE Q&A
May 06, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded line talking with a client about telling yourself "No" and understand what happens when you do. All of us have within us a rebel, an old part of us that existed when we were younger that we use to individuate, change and move forward in our progress. The problem is sometimes we ignite that part and use it against us. Stop telling yourself "No".
What Really Happens When You Overeat?
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 21.7 MB"Strength doesn't come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't."
Identifying Yourself As a Victim LIVE Q&A
April 29, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded line talking with a client about identification of oneself, what we feel like our identity is. Identities can help us or hurt us. Identifying yourself as a victim can have radical implications for your life and those around you.
You Are Not A Victim
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 26.3 MBForms of victim mentality Blaming. Seeking external rewards. Faithful entitlement. Moving from victim to victor mentality Know the benefits of feeling like a victim. Let go. Taking responsibility for your life. Gratitude. Forgive.
How Do You Deal With Stress LIVE Q&A
April 22, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded line talking with a client about how to deal with stress and its impact on how, when and where we eat.
Repairing Your Hunger Switch LIVE Q&A
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded line talking with a client about repairing her hunger switch, how we are hungry and full, how our brain is working to communicate those messages from our brain to our body.
Becoming More of Yourself
April 15, 2021 12:46 - 21 minutes - 23.2 MBBecoming - the process of coming to be something or of passing into a state. Steps to becoming: Breathe Read Listen Community Do Start small
It Is Not What You Know, It Is What You DO That You Know
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 23 MB"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." -Zig Ziglar Stages of change: Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action "An idea not coupled with action will never get any bigger than the brain cell it occupied." -Arnold H. Glasow
Going Down The Rabbit Hole
April 08, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi talks about going down the rabbit hole, overcoming whatever you need to, and going down the right tunnel that leads to a brighter tomorrow.
Are You In An Awakening Or Just Waking Up
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 23 MBMajor reasons why people wake up anywhere between 3am-5am in the morning Spiritual awakening Awakening within somebody Reconning with ourselves Stress, worry and fear. Low blood sugar Health issues Menopause PTSD Things you can do about night time waking Stop looking at computer or cellphone screens close to bedtime Don't eat close to bedtime Don't drink alcohol or caffeine before bedtime Stop lying down too much Don't smoke Exercise and get fresh air. Program your brain for ...
An Inspirational Interview 2.0
April 01, 2021 11:28 - 33 minutes - 34.4 MB[2:32] Quick recap. [3:22] Where she's been, her journey and what happened for her. [9:14] Atomic habits and Overcoming emotional overeating again. [18:38] Working with other people on their weight loss journey. [29:37] Episode takeaway. "Everybody struggles." "Admit there's a problem, be honest with yourself and don't get stuck."
Nourishing Your Soul During Grief LIVE Q&A
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded line talking about the magnitude of grief and how the grief of this client disenabled her from really making true connections with herself and also then with her spouse.
Connecting back to yourself LIVE Q&A
March 25, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 23 MBConnecting, connecting with ourselves, with other people. It's a core source of what we need in order to feel whole and healthy. In this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded line talking with a client talking about reconnecting back to herself.
Making Connections
March 22, 2021 19:25 - 23 minutes - 25 MBThings to consider when connecting with food Use all of your senses. Only eat foods you enjoy. Food connects us to people. Eat mindfully. Ditch the judgement. “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ― Brené Brown
Does Pain Trigger You to Eat? LIVE Q&A
March 18, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is with a client whose got some physical pain and is wondering if in fact that's triggering her to overeat. It's definitely true that all pain emotional or physical can trigger us to move intro patters with our food.
What are your True Triggers?
March 15, 2021 12:14 - 24 minutes - 25.7 MBTrue Triggers Environmental triggers (Smell, Sounds and Colors) Time of day Emotions Foods PTSD
Are You in Shame or Guilt? What is The Difference? LIVE Q&A
March 11, 2021 11:29 - 11 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded line talking with a client about shame, guilt and the distinct difference between the two. Understanding what the differences for you can make all the difference.
Are you Leading yourself to Eat?
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 23.4 MB“The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.” — Henry A. Kissinger Forbes business leadership qualities Prioritize yourself Listen Get over it Leveraging mentorship Leading oneself Embodying your deep why Be responsible and accountable for your actions and reactions.
Are You Afraid of Failure?
March 07, 2021 11:47 - 26 minutes - 27.5 MBIt is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. -Theodore Roosevelt Overcoming fear of failure or shame. Own the fear. Focus on the things you can control in your life. Control and change your thoughts. Every stumble is not a fall, and every fall does not mean failure. -Oprah Winfrey
How to be Mindful in your Mindlessness
March 01, 2021 11:35 - 23 minutes - 24.7 MBThings you could do to help with mindless eating Use visual reminders. Use smaller packages of food. Use smaller packages of food. Keep some foods out of sight. Increase the inconvenience of eating. Eat slower. Choosing your dining companion. Eating according to your inner clock. Unplug while you eat. "The undertaking of a new action brings new strength." -Richard L. Evans
Kick Your Pizza Craving LIVE Q&A
February 25, 2021 11:53 - 14 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded line talking with clients about kicking pizza cravings, why do they exist and what we can do about them.
Are You Afraid of Success LIVE Q&A
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded line helping clients with specific questions and problems about understanding if you are afraid of success and how to go about it.
Where do We Hold Our Fear And What do We do With it LIVE Q&A
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded line helping clients with specific questions and problems about where do we hold our fear And what do we do with it.
Taking Another Look at Fear and Your Food
February 15, 2021 10:50 - 21 minutes - 23.3 MB"Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world. " -Ralph Waldo Emerson How to get out of fear and the anxiety cycle Get out of you mind and back into your body. Clear the fear response. Calm the body into its natural state of relaxation. Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will. -James Stephens
How to Step into Success LIVE Q&A
February 11, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded call talking about stepping into success. We all need to take the first step and on this call Wendi is talking with a client about how and when to do that.
Overcoming Generational Curses LIVE Q&A
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded call talking about generational curses when it comes to food, eating and body image.
How do you rewrite your story (LIVE Q&A)
February 04, 2021 11:02 - 22 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded line helping clients with specific questions and problems about changing your weight story. We all have a story about what we believe about our life and what has happened to us and or what we've done within it. For many of us, we have a story around how, when, where and why we are at the weight that we are at.
Challenging Your Old Weight Story
February 02, 2021 01:29 - 20 minutes - 22.6 MBTo reexamine your stories ask yourself: How do you feel about yourself, your body and your eating? Take a look at what your parent thought you about yourself, your body, your food and your eating. How to redesign your stories? Take a close look at the burdens you are carrying from your past and decide to let them go. The first step to changing your life is to stop telling your story as if it was a sad one. Because eventually if you stop doing that it will stop being one.
Awakening
January 28, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 16.3 MBIf you want to make the choice to make a change, you have to master your fears so they don't control you anymore. In order to really make a choice to make a change and open your way to a new you and a new day, you have to accept how you are and where you are.
Sticking to those Resolutions and making them Stuck
January 25, 2021 10:51 - 23 minutes - 24.5 MBIdentify the problem Recognize why it's there Identify what you want to change Identifying the obstacles and finding solutions Make the change Stick the change How to truly make a behavior shift Focus on only one behavior. Identifying and understanding your why. Understanding how the current behavior serves you. It's okay to be uncomfortable. Remember that there's no time limit.
What about the Children? Helping Yourself and your Child Overcome Emotional Eating.
January 21, 2021 12:59 - 26 minutes - 27.2 MBCause of emotional eating in children Boredom Anger Sadness or depression Parental influence Don't use food as a reward or punishment Using food as love All feelings need to be appreciated Parents own food biases or prejudices "Slow down, find the wisdom, heal the wound. That's how true change begins for yourself and for our children."
Do you live in fight, flight or freeze LIVE Q&A
January 18, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded call talking with clients about fight, flight or freeze and how to deal with these emotions.
Claiming Your Change
January 14, 2021 11:52 - 19 minutes - 20.8 MB“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” ― Toni Morrison
Making a New Beginning
January 11, 2021 18:50 - 23 minutes - 24.5 MB"Every moment of every day you get a chance to change." Creating a new beginning Decide what you want and when you want it by. Consider the consequences. Assess the obstacles. Make a plan and prioritize. Assess what happens everyday objectively. "Don't look back, you are not going that way."
Overcoming and Moving Forward
January 07, 2021 11:16 - 24 minutes - 25.9 MB"Make the change in your food because you love how it feels."
Someday is Not a Day of The Week in 2021
January 05, 2021 05:42 - 17 minutes - 19 MB"We can change any moment of any day."
Making a Difference in Resolutions
January 01, 2021 04:49 - 19 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi talks about a different way to think about this time of the year and the resolutions that you hold. Being resolute within yourself helps you to be congruent and trust worthy.
Love, Connection, Food and The Holidays
December 24, 2020 11:49 - 21 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi talks about love, connection, food and the holidays. How you can be empowered to help yourself connect not just with the food, but with yourself and with others around you.
Addressing Anxiety around Visiting Family Members for Holidays (LIVE Q&A)
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded with clients who are able to call in and speak with her about anxiety around visiting family members for holidays.
Stress Free Holidays
December 17, 2020 11:38 - 21 minutes - 23.1 MBThe truth is that there is no actual stress or anxiety in the world; it's your thoughts that create these false beliefs. You can't package stress, touch it, or see it. There are only people engaged in stressful thinking.
LIVE Q&A Eat to Live, Not Live to Eat
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi is on a live prerecorded call talking about having the mindset of eating to live, not living to eat.
An Eating Awareness Meditation - A tool for Your Back Pocket
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.24 MBIn this episode of OVERCOMING Emotional Overeating podcast, Wendi talks about an awareness eating meditation. To help end your emotional eating journey, in order to move on with your life, your health and who you want to become.
What is Your Food Personality?
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 21.5 MBEating Personalities: The Grazer The plate cleaner The fast eater The night owl The Picky eater "Knowing more about who you are and what you do only enables you to be more empowered in your world, and definitively empowered in your world and your eating."