In this deeply compassionate and faith-anchored episode, Tiffany Marie Lindsey speaks directly to the high-achieving Christian woman navigating grief, heartbreak, emotional eating, and the quiet unraveling that happens when life feels heavier than her body can hold. If you’ve been saying “I’m fine,” while feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated with your weight and cravings—this episode speaks directly to the places you’re afraid to admit are hurting. You’ll learn how grief shows up in the body, how emotional eating becomes a survival response, and how God meets you exactly where your heart is breaking. This conversation is a soft but powerful interruption to the guilt, shame, and self-blame you’ve been carrying. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE ✨ 1. How grief quietly hijacks your nervous system You’ll learn why grief triggers emotional hunger, cortisol spikes, fatigue, overwhelm, and uncontrollable cravings—even when you’re “doing all the things.” ✨ 2. Why emotional eating is a grief response—not a willpower issue We break down why your brain reaches for food during heartbreak, stress, and loneliness, and why this doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human. ✨ 3. How heartbreak changes your hormones, appetite, and emotions You’ll discover the science behind grief, the amygdala, cortisol, emotional numbness, irritability, and that “I don’t feel like myself” fog women in midlife experience. ✨ 4. How faith stabilizes a dysregulated emotional world You’ll hear how God becomes the anchor when you feel lost… the strength when you feel weak… and the comfort when your body feels overwhelmed. ✨ 5. Three practical faith-centered tools to interrupt emotional eating Simple steps you can use today to calm your cravings, feel grounded, and begin healing without judgment, shame, or pressure. KEY QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE “Nothing is wrong with you. Something painful happened to you—and you’re trying to survive it.” “Emotional eating is not a character flaw. It’s a nervous system response.” “Grief isn’t loud. It’s often the quiet unraveling behind a capable woman’s smile.” “God heals the parts of you that food can only temporarily comfort.” “You’re not broken. You’re grieving—and you don’t have to carry it alone.” SCRIPTURE ANCHORS USED IN THIS EPISODE “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” — Psalm 34:18 “Come to me, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR This episode is designed for the woman who is: Grieving a loss she doesn’t talk about Holding her family together while falling apart inside Emotional eating in silence Feeling ashamed that cravings have taken over again Tired of being “strong” for everyone Feeling disconnected from her body and her faith Needing comfort, clarity, and a reset MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Midlife Body Reset™ Coaching — Faith-anchored weight loss and emotional resilience for high-achieving Christian women 40+ who are ready to feel lighter in their body and their spirit. NEXT STEPS / CALL TO ACTION If this episode spoke to your heart…If it helped you exhale…If it felt like someone finally put language to what you’ve been carrying— 👉 Book a Midlife Body Reset ConsultYou’ll get a safe space to talk about what you’re walking through and a customized plan to heal your body, your emotions, and your relationship with food. 👉 Follow the Show so you never miss an episode. 👉 Share this episode with a woman you love who is grieving or emotionally overwhelmed. She needs this too. grief and weight gain emotional eating in midlife Christian women weight loss faith and healing emotional eating grief and the nervous system heartbreak and overeating midlife grief support nervous system healing faith-based wellness over 40 how grief affects hormones emotional eating after loss