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Night time eating is real. You aren't alone! Night time cravings are something that most of us had experienced if not experiencing right now! Night time eating is such a problem these days that it's actually been made into a disease: The Night Eating Syndrome (NES).  Crazy, right?!  How do we stop it, prevent it and cope with night time eating desire (aka cravings)?   With anything we need to "heal", I apply the same formula... Find the root cause(s) (the reason why IT is occurring) and find a solution to address the cause(s) in this case of night time eating.  If you are looking for x tips to suppress your nighttime cravings... this is not what this is going to be about.  We are going to understand what causes night time eating and then help you "heal" that so that nighttime eating is not an "issue" anymore.  Ready?  In this episode I discuss  Why night time eating is classified as a disease How resisting your physical hunger will only worsen your night time eating The importance of respecting and listening

How many times have you tried making a promise to yourself to change an old behavior in some way, and then didn't follow through?   From the bottom of your heart, you want to make a change. You are really tired of X and enough is enough. You make the decision to change X negative habit and start doing X instead.    In our world it maybe about stopping overeating… or eating at night. You want it so bad but after a couple days it gets harder and harder... And then, you don't follow thru.   Are you aware that not doing what you say you want to do is generally due to what I call Self-Sabotage?     In this episode I discuss  The 5 Steps on How to Follow Through and Make You Stick with It Understand that it’s normal to not follow through at first. It’s self-sabotage! Accept and be Compassionate - to not fall in the downward spiral of shame and guilt Understand the Intention behind what you’re trying to change that needs follow through. Is it from a place of lack or abundance? Recognizing yourself when you actually

"I can’t figure out why I overeat and it's so frustrating". This question of Emma is a very common question. The answer is easy and it's inside of you. There are tools to help you find this answer... Most women have a good handle on food. More often than not, we make the best choices possible in selecting food and determining how much we should eat. Yet, we still overeat despite knowing the reason why we do it. But, is the reason that we are thinking the real cause of our overeating? You are probably thinking, “If it’s not the real reason, then how do I figure out why I overeat?” In this coaching episode, you will learn how to find the root cause of overeating. This is very important because only you can know what they truly are. In this episode I discuss  What is overeating and how to find the reason why we overeat? What are the four bodies of a human being and which ones are often neglected when it comes to overeating? The reasons why we only look at our physical body when dealing with food The technique t

If I say that there is a close link between your cravings and love, every lady would agree... but what about our sexuality? Dr. Meuth explains why the level of satisfaction and pleasure we find in our sexual life has a direct impact on our desire for food... at least for emotional eaters which most of us are. Dr. Meuth will teach us a process to raise our feminine essence that will lead to a more fulfilling sex life and less cravings... for chocolate!  In this episode I discuss  The relationship between sexuality and emotional eating The importance of sexual pleasure and intimacy to women What is feminine essence and why women try to suppress it The reason to reconnect with our sexual feminine selves and how to do it Why our relationship to food should not dictate our sexuality Last episode , I had a very insightful conversation with Dr. Kari Anderson. We talked about food insecurity and how it directly affects our relationship to food. She also explained how the simple thought of deprivation can set a cha

Food insecurity is the state of being without reliable access to food not just lack of quantity but also of choices and nutrition. It doesn’t have to be real... the simple thought of deprivation can set a chain reaction in your brain that will drive cravings, binging or overeating. Dr. Kari Anderson is taking us through step by step how this happens into our mind and provide one of the most efficient solutions to not only prevent but heal food insecurities. In this episode I discuss  Brain & Eating: The neurological and biological reasons why we turn to binge eating Food Insecurity and how it affects our relationship with food How we can solve overeating and binging by Mindful Eating The best source of motivation for a lasting sense of accomplishment What is Body Neutrality and how it will make a positive impact on your personal goals Last episode is a live coaching session with Dana, a high performing lady in most areas of her life, but food and body. That area of her life is filled with ups and downs

This coaching call is about understanding what triggers your individual ups and downs so you can better manage these situations. Many women who struggle with their relationship to food and body are high performers in most areas of their lives but food and body. That area of their lives is filled with ups and downs. Through self-awareness and intuition, Dana will discover her own solution but starting with getting clear on your intention behind the choice you make is key in understanding your triggers. In this episode I discuss  Learning the method of achieving balance with life's highs and lows and enjoy life more How reconnecting physically to your body is key in achieving balance in life How you can use the highs and lows to your advantage Why you should treat your relationship to food as if it's your relationship to a person Practical tools to stop going down the negative spiral and how to use them Last episode, I talked about solving the overeating problem and the solution that many find too easy to be

Solving the overeating problem comes down to one thing and one thing only: Feeling. Feeling the emotions that are present in us and resisting the urge to fight the emotions. I know it seems too simple to be true..., but it is... In this episode I discuss  The real reason why we binge, overeat and crave What is the real solution to overeating The key element behind your solution to overeating What creates the spark of transformation with our food behaviors How the "feel don't fight" method make emotions go away The 4-step process on how to recognize the sensations and get acquainted with your body to finally eliminate craving, binging and overeating Last episode , I had a live coaching session with Karen and we find a solution for her question, "How do I handle people who seem to purposely sabotage me?" I highly recommend you listen in because this can also be the solution to your problem with dealing with people around you who don't seem to understand what you're working on and seem to sabotage your effort

Do you feel like the world has a mission to sabotage you? Just like your partner does it on purpose to bring home this ice cream cake… Karen had this same question for me: How do I handle the people around me who either A: don’t seem to understand what I’m working on or B: seem to purposely sabotage. I talked it through with Karen and find the easiest solution for her… In this episode I discuss  Perception… and how it can make a dramatic change in every aspect of your life How you should treat difficult life experiences and people rather than as an enemy Understanding self-compassion versus people-pleasing and how they can impact your behavior and how to handle people around you The reason why you need to ditch the “good little girl” syndrome Powerful tools on how to handle people who seem to sabotage you How to practically use the tools to shift your actions towards achieving your goals Last episode , I taught you how to differentiate emotional hunger from physical hunger. This episode is truly essential

Emotional Hunger versus Physical Hunger- What's the difference? I answered this question from one of my students while teaching in a retreat in Spain. We are going to identify 8 signs that will make it easy for you to know what is what and I'll also share with you my secret formula to dissolve emotional eating. In this episode I discuss  The 8 signs that make the difference between emotional hunger versus physical hunger Why the fitness industry's idea about hunger doesn't really work for you The reason why hunger was not to be feared The secret formula to dissolve emotional eating that really works! Last episode, I had a high-powered discussion with a New York Times bestselling author, Geneen Roth about her newest book, This Messy Magnificent Life. If you see yourself as “broken” and feel that you consistently have to "fix" yourself, then this is the episode for you! This will surely change your perspective to end the cycle of self-doubt forever. Check it out now. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show

This is an interview with the New York Time best seller, Geneen Roth is golden for all of us on the path of fixing ourselves... It will forever change your perspective. Do you feel like you are broken and no matter what you try and how much you fix part of yourself it's never enough? Our culture demands that we criticize and suffer so that we can be better..., but it is the only way to get "there"? Do we really have to suffer?  In this episode I discuss  The one thing that you are so afraid to do that you divert your attention instead to self-criticism and losing weight Why your effort in weight loss is actually just a cover-up to your true purpose The real reason behind your belief that you need to fix your "broken" self How you can finally stop thinking that something is not right with your body and focus on the things that make you happy instead Last episode , I gave you the Self-Sabotage 101 where I taught you why self-sabotage happen, how to stop being a victim of it and most importantly, how to see s

Self-sabotage doesn’t have to be... it’s a choice. We choose to self-sabotage, first, because we do not even know we are self-sabotaging and second, we let ourselves be led by the #1 driver of self-sabotage: Fear. Pay close attention to this episode it has the power to change your life! I'm serious ... let's do this! In this episode I discuss  How self-sabotage happen The reason why self-sabotage happen Is self-sabotage a way of self-protection? How to stop being a victim of Self-Sabotage How can Self-Sabotage be something positive in your life? Last episode , we had Susan in the show and she asked, "How can I release control when I have none?" We did live coaching and went in depth by asking her some questions that may be key to her current issues. I highly recommend you check this insightful episode. You might just learn from her personal story and challenges! Check it out now. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this l

How can I release control when I have none? That's the question from Susan today. The real question is: Is control the way for her to get the results she wants? In this live coaching call, we explored the possible root causes of her lack of control when it comes to eating and what releasing control on eating really meant for her. Listen to this live step-by-step conversation on how Susan managed to look at her life in a totally different perspective with guided questions and powerful coaching on how to proceed. In this episode I discuss  How to release control when you have none How to deal with or ‘fix’ our emotional relationship to food Why revisiting childhood can be key in understanding our current mindset and self-image Powerful tools you can use to tackle emotional eating How to manifest freedom in our lives in true ways BEYOND THE FOOD Last episode , I gave you a powerful message on self-compassion. We explored what self-compassion is and why it’s so important to the mastery of our relationship to f

What does it even mean to be self-compassionate? We give compassion to others without difficulties, however, when it comes the time for us to be more compassionate towards ourselves... that's a struggle. Today, will explore first what is self-compassion and why it's so important to the mastery of our relationship to food. In this episode I discuss  The 3-step process to Self-Compassion How Self-Compassion Impacts our relationship to food, weight and self-worth The real reason why you struggle to have self-compassion What you need to do to shift your thinking to have self-compassion How to Practice Self-Compassion Last episode , I discussed the 5 big mistakes even smart women do when trying to stop emotional eating.  Not just the mistakes, but we also explored the  reasons why make those mistakes, the lessons and the possible solution for you to eventually achieve your goal. I highly recommend you listen to this powerful episode. Check it out now! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to e

You are a smart woman and results in your life show it, however, your relationship to food is still a challenge. You know you shouldn’t be eating every night when chilling in front of the TV or hiding to eat your chocolate, so your partner doesn’t see you. The reason why you are still challenged with food is likely because you are making one of the same 5 mistakes that took me years to learn... but so easy to fix!  In this episode I discuss  5 big MISTAKES even smart women do when trying to stop emotional eating We want the quick fix We are insane! We are suppressing Being perfectionist We let fear lead us The REASONS why we commit those mistakes when addressing emotional eating The LESSONS we need to learn to approach emotional eating the right way The possible SOLUTION for you to guide and help you with your journey of eliminating emotional eating  Last episode , I answered another community question which is from a type A woman. I discussed the characteristics of type A personality and also cited exa

“I can’t figure out why I make excuses…” or “ If I could only control my food the same way I do with the rest of my life THEN, I could lose weight and have the perfect life.” Then you would be good enough… You are  successful  everywhere else in your life except in one area: Food aka weight. Guess what, you may be one of those type A women! There is only one problem: You’ll never be successful with ” food & weight” using the same approach as you do with the rest of your life. You need to do this instead… In this episode I discuss  The definition and characteristics of type A women The reason why food is such a struggle for type A women Why control does not work with food The real solution to your food struggle What you need to learn to overcome your food problem and achieve your goal! Last episode , I had a powerful discussion with Rebecca Scritchfield, RD where she teaches us to use radical self–acceptance and how to soothe ourselves with Body Kindness instead of food so that we’ll never have to diet

Imagine a graph with two lines. One indicates happiness, the other tracks how you feel about your body. If you’re like millions of people, the lines do not intersect. But what if they did?  It's normal to feel and experience an array of emotions which sometimes trigger a downward spiral. What if instead of reaching for food we practice Body Kindness. From downward spiral to upward spiral, Rebecca Scritchfield, RD teaches us to use radical self-acceptance and Body Kindness to never diet again!  In this episode I discuss  Why you should focus on well-being, not weight The real reason why we keep searching for the solution that will fix our "body" What's wrong with some of the popular diets What is Body Kindness? The concept of Spiral down versus Spiral up Last episode of Ask Me, I answered a question from a Facebook follower, "The more I focus on losing the last X pounds the harder it becomes. Why?" In this powerful episode,  I discussed the #1 reason why the more we work hard on getting rid of something or

What you resist persists - Carl Jung. This quote inspired a Community member to bring this question forward: "The more I focus on losing the last X pounds the harder it becomes. Why? " Sometimes it appears that the more we work hard on getting rid of something or change what we think of as negative about us just becomes bigger and hard. Here's the fact.... it's a fact: What we focus on becomes bigger including the more undesirable things we want to change about us. Let me explain... In this episode I discuss  Why is it that the harder you focus the worse it gets - what you resist persists The role of quantum physics in the human life What we really are as human beings The solution to that one thing you want to change the most about you The major emotion that directly impacts your behaviors and situation Where and how to find your happiness Last episode of Ask Me, I answered another listener question, "I've tried everything, but nothing works!" In this insightful episode, you will discover why you should st

I’ve tried everything and it’s not working! So listen, I get it… it’s disheartening, devastating and depressing all at once. You’ve tried everything that YOU KNOW to achieve your goals and it’s just not working. It maybe even getting worse… The solution is right there. Right in front of you. You just can't see it. YOU JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW. In this episode I discuss  Mindset: which one to ditch and which one to embrace why you should stop blaming yourself where to find the solution to your problem even if you think, "I've tried everything." the matrix of knowledge why it's important to understand the concept: "you don't know what you don't know" the number one reason why you should GO BEYOND THE FOOD Last episode of Ask Stephanie, I answered the #1 question we received in the survey we did in the last 2 weeks, and it was: "Why do I keep overeating when I know better?" I shared the one thing that the fitness, diet and medical industries do not want you to know about overeating and self-sabotag

Why do I keep overeating when I know better? We did a survey last 2 weeks and this is the #1 question you asked. I get it... this used to be mine, too. There is a reason and it's pretty easy... thought much secret because it's never talked about. It doesn't fit in the traditional weight & fitness model. In one way you can say, "It’s not your fault... yet!" In this episode I discuss  The one thing that the fitness, diet and medical industries do not want you to know about overeating and self-sabotage My personal story how I overcome overeating and the feelings that go with it - terrible, frustrated, shame... You name it! The whole science behind why do I keep overeating What causes you to self-sabotage The #1 reason why willpower, discipline and restriction do not work to achieve long-term success Last episode, Samantha Gladish, the hormones Fixer-Upper, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and weight loss coach talks about the master influencer when it comes to your hormone & hunger and shares with us

  In my 6 years of practice as a Clinical Nutritionist, 80% of the women I work with all want to heal their hormones because they believe it is one of the main reasons why they can’t achieve their goals. I used to think just like them - that if we ever get our hormones “under control,” life will be perfect. Samantha Gladish, the hormones Fixer-Upper, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and weight loss coach shares with us her 3-step process to heal hormone & hunger and live a life we love. In this episode I discuss  What's the connection between your hormone & hunger The role of hormones in your moods, cycle, and cravings The big thing that impacts your hormones The master influencer when it comes to your hormone & hunger The 3-step process to heal your hormones BEYOND THE FOOD    Previous Episode: Eat the Energy You Want to Become   Show Sponsors  Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband   Related Links  Healthy Hormone Program   Use Coupon Code for $$ savings: