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...

Today’s episode is a game-changer. We’re talking about the emotional rollercoaster that is the bathroom scale — and why it’s NOT the best measure of progress. If you're ready to stop starting over every Monday and want to feel actually in control around food, you need to hear this. What to Listen For: The sneaky ways the scale controls your day (without you even realizing it)What a "love-hate relationship" with the scale really looks likeHow tying your self-worth to your weight sabotages yo...

We've all been there. You're stuffed but you still reach for another bite (or five). Why does this happen? And more importantly—how do you stop? Kelly dives into the emotional, psychological, and mindset-driven reasons why fullness isn't always the end of eating, and shares her top tips to shift from 'wtf why did am I still eating' to 'no thanks... I'm full!' What to Listen For: The light switch moment: when willpower disappears and eating kicks into autopilot.How trying to "get fulln...

Whether you're jetting off to Europe or booking a solo hotel night, this episode has your back. Kelly gets real about how to enjoy vacation food without spiraling, how to stay satisfied, and how to break free from that "I’ll start over Monday" trap. What to Listen For: Kelly's past all-or-nothing vacation mentality and how it led to bingeingHow she used to prep for trips with toxic restriction (and what that led to)The surprising reason overindulging starts before the tripHow to identify what...

If you've tried intuitive eating and ended up elbow-deep in a gallon of ice cream, this one's for you. Kelly dives into why structure matters, how to use it without triggering restriction, and what it looks like to find your own rhythm with food. What to Listen For: The biggest issue with going from diet rules to "just listen to your body"Why having no structure can increase food obsessionHow a simple meal schedule can reduce anxiety and binge urgesWhat true food freedom actually looks like (...