Confessions of a Binge Eater

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 operates and why it can become such a constant presence in the lives of emotional eaters. She shares compassionate insights into the deeper purpose food thoughts may be serving, how they can become woven into daily life, and what true healing actually requires. If you've ever wondered why thoughts about food can feel nonstop, this conversation offers understanding, validation, and hope.

This episode explores the deeper emotional patterns that drive compulsive eating and addictive behaviors. Tricia sits down with transformation expert Joey Klein for a powerful conversation about rewiring the nervous system, building emotional resilience, and healing from the inside out. If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional eating, this conversation offers a compassionate and practical roadmap toward lasting change.

This episode explores the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger — the "food noise" that keeps so many people stuck in cravings, overeating, and confusion around food. Tricia breaks down why emotional eaters often can't trust the simple advice to "eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full," and shares a powerful five-question self-check to help listeners pause, get curious, and start understanding what's really driving their cravings. This episode is an invitation to stop judging yourself and start reconnecting with your body, your emotions, and your true needs.

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 uncomfortable choices, and how learning to trust your voice can transform your relationship with food.

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 about (or avoid altogether), but truly affects so many areas of our health—our pelvic floor. If you've ever experienced leaks, pain, or changes in your body as you've gotten older, this is a must-listen. Kim shares what's really going on, why it matters, and what we can actually do about it. This one is empowering, practical, and honestly, a little life-changing.

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 struggles with people pleasing and how it quietly fuels emotional eating. If you've ever said "yes" when you meant "no," this one will hit home. Let's look at the real cost of people pleasing—and what it takes to come back to truth.

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 stuck in the cycle of binge eating and shame. I walk through the most common beliefs that keep women trapped in emotional eating and share why healing isn't about more discipline or the perfect diet. When we start telling ourselves the truth and address the deeper reasons behind our eating, real freedom becomes possible.

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 of the recent, massive shifts in government dietary recommendations. He also shares why you may still want to"test, not guess" in order to find what your unique body actually needs to thrive. If you want to optimize your health, instead of manage symptoms, you'll love this candid talk with Reed.

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 disagree to letting go of the need to change another person, these lessons have supported not only our relationship, but my recovery as an emotional eater. My hope is that what's working for us might help you create more peace, safety, and kindness in your relationships too.

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 down with Dr. Debi Silber, a leading voice in betrayal recovery, to talk about how unhealed betrayal can keep us stuck for years—and how true healing is not only possible, but predictable. If you've ever used food to numb heartbreak, loss, or broken trust, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and real hope for lasting transformation.

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, courage, and hope. Julie shares how letting go of sugar, isolation, and self-blame opened the door to healing, self-love, and a deeper connection with herself and others. If you've ever felt stuck in emotional eating or dieting despair, Julie's story will remind you that real change is possible.

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, but it opened the door to humility, support, and a transformation I couldn't have imagined. If you've ever felt like you can't do it alone, this conversation is for you.

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. In part two of my Top 10 Tips for Lasting Weight Loss, I'm sharing the deeper, often overlooked shifts that create real change. This is about healing from the inside out and discovering a path that supports your whole life, not just the number on the scale.