'Tis the season... for food obsession? Not on our watch. In this festive and feel-good episode, I'm giving you 4 game-changing phrases to repeat this holiday season so you can enjoy the food and feel good in your body. No shame, no self-hate, no inhaling foods as fast as you possibly can. What to Listen For: The simple phrase that shuts down the “I’ll never eat this again” binge thinking.How to create mental space between you and a craving (without saying no).A powerful question that he...

Ever notice how the weekends or holidays totally throw off your eating, your mood, and your sanity? In this episode, we’re diving deep into how a lack of routine is quietly triggering your binge eating and overeating. I’ll share why your brain panics when structure disappears, how to calm it down without food, and the simple habits that make all the difference. What to Listen For: Why a disrupted routine makes binge eating more likely (especially weekends & holidays)How your brain s...

Vulnerable episode incoming! I’m opening up about my current postpartum weight gain, the pressure we face from social media and ourselves, and the two major things I’m doing right now that are helping me navigate this journey without losing my dang mind. If you're constantly wondering why everyone has it all together and you just keep bingeing and gaining weight, buckle up. This is the episode for you. What to Listen For: How I gained more weight in this pregnancy than the others...

The holidays are here, and if your anxiety is rising faster than the dinner rolls, this episode is for you. Kelly shares her top strategies for feeling calm, confident, and in control around big meals so you can enjoy the holiday without the guilt trip, anxiety and weight gain. What to Listen For: Why big meals often trigger food anxiety and old diet traumaThe "pendulum effect" and how trying to be "good" backfiresWhat emotional weight has to do with holiday eating challengesThe myth of...

Let’s get honest—the way you talk to yourself about food might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this tough-love-but-still-loving episode, Kelly breaks down three common stories you might be telling yourself that are blocking your progress. Time to flip the script. What to Listen For: Why saying "my diet worked once" is a dangerous mythHow that "restart" phrase makes your bingeing worseThe mental trap behind "I’ll start over tomorrow"The toxic cycle of trying to bully yourself int...

Today we are honored to have mindset coach and motivational speaker Brad Bizjack on the podcast - and we are diving deep into all the obstacles that keep us 'stuck' where we currently are (even though we know the goals we want to achieve). Brad and I are talking about real reasons you haven't hit your goals - from subconscious beliefs, toxic positivity, and why our emotional thermostat always brings us back to our 'normal.' Brad has worked with over 75,000 people worldwide, and to...

Ever find yourself sitting on the couch Sunday night, bloated, guilty, and vowing to "start fresh" on Monday? You're not alone—and this episode is your game-changer. Kelly breaks down 3 essential tips to finally stop weekend binge eating and feel good in your body all week long. What to Listen For: Why weekend overeating feels impossible to stopHow the "Monday restart" keeps you stuck in the binge cycleWhat to do instead of planning your next diet on Sunday nightThe pressure-cooker effe...

Let me guess—you catch a glimpse of someone else’s "perfect" life on Instagram and suddenly feel like you’re doing everything wrong. Been there. This episode dives into why we compare, how it messes with our mental health, and the two-part strategy to stop letting it control your life. What to Listen For: How comparison actually rewires your brain against youThe hidden link between summer and body image spiralsWhat happens when you constantly feel "not good enough"Why awareness is the f...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever spiraled trying to perfectly track your macros or stressed about getting enough protein in your breakfast. 🙋‍♀️ Yeah, me too. But here’s the thing: protein is important, but not at the expense of your sanity (or your carbs). In this episode, I’m back with the amazing Holly Perkins to talk about why protein myths are keeping you stuck and what the science really says about how much you need. What to Listen For: The biggest protein myths circulating on socia...

I have the honor of welcoming back Dr. Stephanie Lopez, former NASA psychologist to the Food Freedom Society Podcast. We are unpacking the emotional root causes of binge eating, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and control. If you’ve ever felt like you're spiraling from “just one cookie,” or that you constantly need to have everything figured out, this episode will speak directly to your soul. Dr. Steph shares how trying to control everything in life (including food) is often a protective mech...

If you watched The Biggest Loser religiously back in the day (hello, same), you might remember the dramatic weight drops and emotional finales. But a new Netflix documentary just exposed the dangerous truth behind the show, and I'm here to break it down and taco' bout it! What to Listen For: What made The Biggest Loser such a cultural phenomenon (and why it was so dangerous)What metabolic adaptation is and how it set contestants up to regain the weightWhy so many former viewers (myself ...

If the idea of working out makes you roll your eyes and make up every excuse in the book, this one's for you. Kelly is breaking down the pressure-filled, all-or-nothing approach to exercise and giving you real talk and smart strategies that will help you move your body in ways that actually make you feel good (no bootcamp required). What to Listen For: How to find a type of movement that feels funThe truth behind trendy Instagram fitness fadsTips for identifying the best time of day for YOU t...

Think you're the only one who caves into nighttime snacks because your partner brings out the chips? Spoiler: you're not. In this real-talk episode, I’m sharing why this happens, how to navigate those tricky late-night moments, and how to take your power back—even when your partner has a second helping. What to Listen For: How to have supportive conversations with your partner (without starting a fight)The biggest mindset trap that causes us to give in to late-night cravingsHow food becomes a...

Let’s talk boredom eating — because if you’ve ever wandered into the kitchen just to avoid your own thoughts, this one’s for you. Today, I’m giving you real talk on why boredom isn’t the enemy and how your eating habits might be trying to tell you something more. What to Listen For: How compulsive eating is tied to productivity guiltThe difference between being bored vs. emotionally triggeredWhat Dr. Becky teaches about boredom (and why it applies to you, too)A mindset shift that makes rest f...

You’re not actually out of control—it just feels like it. In today’s episode, Kelly dives deep into one of the biggest hidden triggers behind emotional eating (especially for overstimulated moms), and shares what to do instead when life feels like it's spiraling. What to Listen For: What control has to do with your food habits (and why it matters)Why overstimulation can lead straight to the pantryWhat to do when your day starts in full-blown chaos modeWhy trying to "fix" your external world m...

"I can't trust myself with carbs." Sound familiar? In this episode we are talking about the self-inflicted labels we put on ourselves and how to fix it. We're breaking down the mental traps that destroy self trust and revealing the key to finally feeling calm and confident with food. What to Listen For: What self trust really means in your food freedom journeyWhy the "angel vs. devil" food dialogue leads to mental exhaustionHow diet culture fuels your inner food warWhy perfection is NOT...

Let’s talk about the truth behind nighttime binge eating and the mistakes you might be making without even knowing it. If you’re tired of eating "perfectly" all day only to unravel at night, I’m here to tell you you’re not broken. You're just stuck in a cycle that needs a different approach, and this episode is a great start! What to Listen For: Why mindful eating doesn’t actually help during a bingeWhat your body is really doing during a bingeHow emotional hunger disguises itself as ni...

Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Feeling pressure to "get your body back" while you’re still growing a human? Let’s not. In this honest episode, Kelly shares her current pregnancy journey—including the physical struggles, mental shifts, and how she’s rewriting the narrative around weight gain and motherhood. What to Listen For: What postpartum preeclampsia taught her—and why she’s hyper-aware this pregnancyThe pressure of feeling like you “should” be glowing when you’re just… notThe myth of “gettin...

You know that moment on vacation when the "F it" switch flips and suddenly you're in buffet-mode with zero brakes? Been there. In this episode, Kelly shares how you can take your habits with you—even to the beach. Learn the power of simple habits and how they help you feel good in your body, no detox required. What to Listen For: The two types of vacation mindsets—and why one keeps you stuck in the binge cycleThe real reason you're "good" before vacation but spiral once you get thereHow chang...

Ever felt like one "imperfect" bite sends you spiraling into a full-blown binge? Yeah, me too. In this raw and real episode, we dive into how perfectionism sets the stage for binge eating and how to stop the cycle. If you've ever said "I already messed up, might as well keep eating," this episode is for you. What to Listen For: The sneaky definition of perfectionism and how it shows up in your daily routinesWhat "perfect eating" really looks like (and how it sets you up to fail)Why one bite o...