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Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

Dr. Melissa McCreery, Psychologist & Emotional Eating Coach for Smart, Busy Women

195 episodes

5 days ago

You’ve heard the hype — Ozempic, quick fixes, magic pills. But if you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, there’s something these “solutions” can’t fix. In this episode, we’ll unpack: Why quick fixes often fail women who overeat for emotional reasonsWhat Ozempic can’t fix about your relationship with foodHow to rebuild trust with yourself and stop outsourcing controlWhat actually works to create lasting peace with foodTired of the cycle? It’s time to stop fighting food — and start healin...

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You’ve heard the hype — Ozempic, quick fixes, magic pills. But if you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, there’s something these “solutions” can’t fix. In this episode, we’ll unpack: Why quick fixes often fail women who overeat for emotional reasonsWhat Ozempic can’t fix about your relationship with foodHow to rebuild trust with yourself and stop outsourcing controlWhat actually works to create lasting peace with foodTired of the cycle? It’s time to stop fighting food — and start healin...

Show more...

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/195)

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

193: What Ozempic and Quick Fixes Can’t Fix About Emotional Eating - and What Actually Works

You’ve heard the hype — Ozempic, quick fixes, magic pills. But if you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, there’s something these “solutions” can’t fix. In this episode, we’ll unpack: Why quick fixes often fail women who overeat for emotional reasonsWhat Ozempic can’t fix about your relationship with foodHow to rebuild trust with yourself and stop outsourcing controlWhat actually works to create lasting peace with foodTired of the cycle? It’s time to stop fighting food — and start healin...

1 week ago

19 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

192: How to Stop Eating Halloween Candy on Autopilot

Tired of eating Halloween candy without even realizing it? In this “Best Of” episode, Dr. Melissa McCreery walks you through a powerful mindful eating experiment you can try with candy (or any food) to stop autopilot eating, reduce emotional eating, and build more peace with food. This episode is perfect for high-achieving women who want to stop overeating during the holidays without dieting or deprivation. You’ll learn how to slow down, savor your food, and tune into what your body actually ...

2 weeks ago

14 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

191: How to Stop Overeating with Simplicity and Small, Imperfect Steps

When it comes to ending the struggle with food, most smart women overcomplicate things. We tell ourselves we need more willpower, more control, or the perfect plan - and then we either never quite get started, or end up in cycles of not hitting that perfect mark and endlessly starting over. Real freedom from overeating often begins in the simplest, most human ways - through small, imperfect steps and compassionate consistency. Together, we’ll explore: Why your brain loves to make change harde...

1 month ago

19 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

190: How Hormones Drive Your Cravings, Energy Crashes & Emotional Eating

Ever wondered why your efforts don’t bring results - even when you eat “clean” and stick to all the rules? This episode with Dr. Beth Westie digs into the relationship between hormones and cravings, energy slumps, and emotional eating. Beth breaks things down with a simplified approach to what to do instead of beating yourself up. Dr. Beth Westie is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, chiropractor, bestselling author, and host of The Female Health Solution Podcast. After facing her own hormon...

1 month ago

43 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

189: What Finally Clicked After Decades of Fixing Emotional Eating

Tina had done the therapy, the journaling, the inner work – she even wrote a book about her transformation. But food still held power over her. In this powerful conversation, Tina shares what worked after decades of working to fix emotional eating. She reveals how Your Missing Peace helped her create a new relationship with food – one rooted in choice, freedom, and self-trust. Listen to hear: The mindset shift that changed everythingWhy a high-achieving woman like Tina chose a group programHo...

1 month ago

43 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

188: When perfectionism fuels overeating (and you don’t even realize it)

You make a plan, get motivated, and expect yourself to follow through perfectly. But when things go off track, the cycle starts again. In this episode, we’re looking at how hidden perfectionism fuels overeating - and what actually helps you build habits that stick. Learn more about Your Missing Peace: https://toomuchonherplate.com/ympclub-web/ Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/perfectionism-fuels-overeating/ Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to...

2 months ago

19 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

187: What Smart Women Get Wrong About Food, Motivation, and Happiness – with Dr. Laurie Santos

Why do smart, successful women struggle with food, motivation, and happiness? Yale psychologist Dr. Laurie Santos joins Dr. Melissa McCreery to unpack the real reasons behind emotional eating, self-sabotage, and toxic motivation. Tune in to learn why self-compassion isn’t weakness - it’s your greatest strength. Resources: Dr. Laurie Santos' podcast: The Happiness LabLaurie's course: The Science of Well-Being on Coursera🎧 Plus: Get ready for the FREE 5-day Freedom from Overeating Workshop. Res...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

186: When your brain says “screw it”: How to break the cycle of stress eating

After a stressful day, do you ever find yourself saying “screw it” and heading straight for the snacks? You’re not alone – and it’s not about lack of willpower. In this episode, we’ll unpack the real reasons behind that snap, why food feels like the only option, and how to create new patterns without perfectionism or shame. You’ll learn: What’s really happening in the “screw it” momentHow to shift the cycle of stress eatingPractical ways to create pause, compassion, and choice👉 Want help with...

2 months ago

19 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

185: Stop Weekend Overeating: Why It Happens and How to Fix It

Do your weekends leave you feeling like you’re starting over every Monday? In this episode, I unpack why weekend overeating happens, what role diet mentality plays, and how to shift into a food relationship that works every day of the week. It’s not about more rules—it’s about creating lasting freedom. 🎧 Learn how to stop the weekend food spiral and discover the exact framework I teach inside Your Missing Peace. 🎓 Watch the free masterclass: toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page ✨ Learn mo...

2 months ago

21 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

184: Why You Struggle with Nighttime Eating Even After a Great Day

You make great choices all day. You stick to your plan. You avoid the breakroom snacks. But when the evening hits, all bets are off. You sit down, the TV goes on, and the snacks come out. If you keep blowing it at night and wondering what’s wrong with you, this episode is for you. Dr. Melissa McCreery shares what’s really happening when nighttime eating sabotages your goals—and it’s not what you’ve been told. This is not a discipline issue. It’s a symptom—and in this episode, you’ll learn how...

3 months ago

19 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

183: Somatic eating, food trauma, and why willpower won’t heal your relationship with food

Is it really about willpower? Or is your body trying to tell you something? In this powerful conversation, Stephanie Mara Fox shares how somatic eating helps you decode your cravings, make peace with food, and heal from binge and emotional eating. You’ll learn why your nervous system matters more than discipline—and what to do when nothing else has worked. Stephanie's website: https://www.stephaniemara.com/ Somatic Eating: https://www.somaticeating.com/ Free 5-part email series: https://www.s...

3 months ago

52 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

182: Q&A Why You're Mindlessly Eating Through Zoom Calls (and What to Do Instead)

Mindlessly snacking through Zoom calls? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode, I answer a listener’s question about why it’s so easy to graze through meetings without even tasting the food - and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to stop blaming yourself, recognize what your brain is actually trying to accomplish, and try simple tools to shift the habit (without needing more willpower). Listen to “Why You're Mindlessly Eating Through Zoom Calls (and What to Do Instead)” now. Full s...

3 months ago

16 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

181: Tired of Grazing After Work? Try This Simple Shift

You walk in the door after work—not hungry, but somehow you end up in the fridge. If this after-work grazing habit feels all too familiar, this episode is for you. I'm answering a listener’s question that gets to the heart of why we eat when we don’t really need food—and how to shift the pattern without relying on willpower or guilt. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why after-work snacking is rarely about hungerWhat your body and brain are actually asking for in that momentA simple, practical s...

3 months ago

18 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

180: When Wine Becomes Your Stress Relief: Breaking the Cycle of Overdrinking

Overdrinking and emotional eating often go hand-in-hand, but rarely do we talk openly about alcohol as a coping mechanism—especially for high-achieving women. In this episode, Dr. Sherry Price joins me to discuss how she broke free from a wine habit that no longer served her, the emotional parallels between food and alcohol, and why abstinence isn't the only solution. Resources & Links Mentioned Dr. Sherry Price’s Website: https://epicyou.com Dr. Sherry Price’s Podcast: https://epicyou.co...

4 months ago

40 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

179: Q&A: Breaking Up with Nighttime Eating on the Couch

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of nighttime overeating or bingeing, this episode might help you direct your efforts at change in more effective directions. I’m not talking about willpower. I’m not shaming food (or hunger). I am talking about what your real needs might be in that moment, and how to stop solving the wrong problem. You’ll learn: Why nighttime eating becomes such a strong habitThe role of Hidden Hungers and what they’re trying to tell youA powerful mindset shift that helps y...

4 months ago

15 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

178: Why Willpower and GLP-1s Won’t Fix Emotional Eating

In this episode, I’m sharing five things every smart woman needs to know about emotional eating. If food still feels like a struggle even though you’ve tried all the things, a better understanding of emotional eating might help you understand why. I’ll explain why emotional eating isn’t always obvious, how it shows up in ways you might miss, and what you actually need to do instead of relying on willpower or control. Here’s what I cover in this episode: How emotional eating can be happening e...

4 months ago

16 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

177: What to Do When You’re Tired of Starting Over Again

If you've ever said "I'll start over Monday," only to end up back in the same old loop, this episode is for you. Too many smart, high-achieving women are stuck in a cycle that goes something like this: try hard, lose steam, get off track, blame yourself, and start again - harder this time. It's exhausting. And it's not working. In this episode, I cover: Why the traditional "start over" mindset sets you up to failThe difference between reacting and resetting - and why it mattersThe five key st...

5 months ago

19 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

176: You Can’t Change Your Eating If You’re Not Here

If you’ve ever found yourself eating on autopilot, not tasting your food, or wondering how you got from “just a bite” to the bottom of the bag, you’re not alone. And you’re not broken. What’s likely happening is something I see all the time - you’re simply not with yourself in those moments. And when you’re not present, something else takes over. Here’s what I’m covering in this episode: Why checking out is so common - and how it fuels overeatingThe real cost of disconnection from yourself (a...

5 months ago

13 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

175: How Self-Compassion Can End Your Emotional Eating Cycle

If you've ever found yourself reaching for food when you're stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted, it might be time to explore a powerful but often overlooked tool for lasting change: self-compassion. In this episode, you’ll hear why self-compassion is a game-changer when it comes to ending overeating and emotional eating. If the voice in your head tends to be a harsh critic, or if you find yourself stuck in the all-or-nothing mindset, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll...

5 months ago

16 minutes

Too Much on Her Plate with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Emotional Eating Help for Smart, High-Achieving Women

174: How to Break the Cycle of Overeating on Autopilot

I’m diving into what I call the “overeating boomerang”—a hidden mindset trap that keeps smart, capable women swinging between trying to be superhuman and using food to numb out. You’ll hear the real-life experiences (with names changed for privacy) of women inside my coaching program who realized they were stuck in this pattern, and how we began shifting it. If you've been demanding that your tired, burned-out self just push through or "do better"—and if you're ready for a more compassionate,...

6 months ago

16 minutes