Struggling with autopilot eating habits during the holidays? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way than just trying to control your eating with willpower.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What autopilot eating habits look like in December
• Why willpower backfires for high-achieving women
• A 3-question check-in to reconnect with what you really need
• How to start changing your patterns today (no big plan required)
• Hidden Hungers Quiz: https://toomuchonherplate.com/hidden-hungers-quiz/
• Join Your Missing Peace (new session in January): https://toomuchonherplate.com/your-missing-peace/

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• Learn about my programs to end emotional eating: https://toomuchonherplate.com/shop/
• Find out what's triggering emotional eating. Take the free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://bit.ly/takethefreequiz
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• Work with Dr. Melissa McCreery: https://toomuchonherplate.com/private-coaching-emotional-eating-coaching
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Overeating in December? It’s not your fault - and here’s what helps

Struggling with overeating in December? It’s not about willpower. In this episode, you’ll learn how holiday stress, time pressure, and constant food cues trigger autopilot eating patterns - and what to do instead.

You’ll learn:

• Why old patterns feel stronger this season
• What NOT to do with food in December
• How to feel more in control (with zero perfection required)

Listen now and take the pressure off.

• Explore Peace with Food: The Emotional Eating Toolbox: https://toomuchonherplate.com/peacewithfood
• Browse all programs and resources to help with overeating and emotional eating: https://toomuchonherplate.com/shop
• For the complete show notes, go here: https://toomuchonherplate.com/overeating-in-december-ep-197/

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• Find out what's triggering emotional eating. Take the free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://bit.ly/takethefreequiz
• Get updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdates
• Work with Dr. Melissa McCreery: https://toomuchonherplate.com/private-coaching-emotional-eating-coaching
• Download your free Podcast Roadmap: https://toomuchonherplate.com/map/

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Strength training isn’t just for athletes—it’s one of the best things you can do for your health, energy, and confidence after 40.

In this episode, I’m talking with physical therapist and health coach Michele Riechman about why strength training for women over 40 matters, how it supports your metabolism and hormones, and simple, realistic ways to start - without falling into the all-or-nothing trap.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start, this conversation might be exactly what you need.

For the complete show notes, go here: https://toomuchonherplate.com/strength-training-for-women-over-40-ep-196/

• Learn about my programs to end emotional eating: https://toomuchonherplate.com/shop/
• Find out what's triggering emotional eating. Take the free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://bit.ly/takethefreequiz
• Get updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdates
• Work with Dr. Melissa McCreery: https://toomuchonherplate.com/private-coaching-emotional-eating-coaching
• Download your free Podcast Roadmap: https://toomuchonherplate.com/map/

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Why do you lose control around food even when you know better?
It’s not about willpower. And it’s not about discipline.

In this episode, I’m walking you through:

• The shortcut your brain has learned (and how to unlearn it)
• Why “just try harder” always fails
• What the urge to eat is really about
• A question that can change everything

This is the first in a series spotlighting Peace with Food: The Emotional Eating Toolbox - my new 30-day program to help you build real, lasting peace with food.

Listen in, and start replacing guilt with insight - one curious pause at a time.

Learn more: https://toomuchonherplate.com/peacewithfood

Discover tools to end overeating for good: https://toomuchonherplate.com/shop
Take the Hidden Hungers Quiz: https://toomuchonherplate.com/hiddenhungers-quiz

Share this episode if it resonated with you.

Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/lose-control-around-food-ep-195/

• Learn about my programs to end emotional eating: https://toomuchonherplate.com/shop/
• Find out what's triggering emotional eating. Take the free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://bit.ly/takethefreequiz
• Get updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdates
• Work with Dr. Melissa McCreery: https://toomuchonherplate.com/private-coaching-emotional-eating-coaching
• Download your free Podcast Roadmap: https://toomuchonherplate.com/map/

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Trusting yourself with food again isn’t just possible, it’s the smarter way forward.

If you’ve lost count of how many times you’ve started over, this episode will help you understand why the cycle keeps happening and what it really takes to create lasting change.

In this episode:

• Why we stop trusting ourselves around food
• How control and perfectionism erode confidence
• Four steps to start rebuilding self-trust today
• What changes when trust comes back

Listen in and learn how to create the kind of self-trust that leads to real food freedom.

Start now:
Your Missing Peace Program: https://toomuchonherplate.com/ympclub-web/
Take the Hidden Hungers Quiz: https://toomuchonherplate.com/emotional-eating-quiz/

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Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/trusting-yourself-with-food-episode-194/

• Learn about my programs to end emotional eating: https://toomuchonherplate.com/shop/
• Find out what's triggering emotional eating. Take the free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://bit.ly/takethefreequiz
• Get updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdates
• Work with Dr. Melissa McCreery: https://toomuchonherplate.com/private-coaching-emotional-eating-coaching
• Download your free Podcast Roadmap: https://toomuchonherplate.com/map/

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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 reasons
• What Ozempic can’t fix about your relationship with food
• How to rebuild trust with yourself and stop outsourcing control
• What actually works to create lasting peace with food

Tired of the cycle? It’s time to stop fighting food — and start healing at the root.

Explore Your Missing Peace (3- and 6-month options):
https://toomuchonherplate.com/ympclub-web/

Take the Free Hidden Hungers Quiz:
https://toomuchonherplate.com/emotional-eating-quiz/

Explore all programs and tools:
https://toomuchonherplate.com/shop/

Share this episode with a high-achieving woman who’s ready for a better way.

Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/ozempic-and-quick-fixes-tmohp-episode-193/

• Learn about my programs to end emotional eating: https://toomuchonherplate.com/shop/
• Find out what's triggering emotional eating. Take the free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://bit.ly/takethefreequiz
• Get updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdates
• Work with Dr. Melissa McCreery: https://toomuchonherplate.com/private-coaching-emotional-eating-coaching
• Download your free Podcast Roadmap: https://toomuchonherplate.com/map/

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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 needs.

Referenced in this episode: Episode 108 – Is multitasking while eating bad for you?

What you’ll learn:

• What mindful eating really means
• How to use this with Halloween candy or any trigger food
• Why multitasking while eating leads to overeating
• Simple steps to be more present while you eat

Ready to take this further? Explore the Your Missing Peace program — now with two options:

• Semester One (3 months) – Start strong with less commitment
• Full Program (6 months) – The complete journey to food freedom

Learn more at toomuchonherplate.com

Share this episode: Know someone who’s been raiding the Halloween candy bowl? Send them this episode.

Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/mindful-eating-halloween-candy-episode-192/

• Learn about my programs to end emotional eating: https://toomuchonherplate.com/shop/
• Find out what's triggering emotional eating. Take the free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://bit.ly/takethefreequiz
• Get updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdates
• Work with Dr. Melissa McCreery: https://toomuchonherplate.com/private-coaching-emotional-eating-coaching
• Download your free Podcast Roadmap: https://toomuchonherplate.com/map/

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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 harder than it needs to be
• How simple, imperfect actions can lead to profound transformation
• The role of decision and daily consistency in breaking overeating cycles
• Why community and support create momentum that lasts

This episode is a reminder that peace with food doesn’t come from control; it comes from clarity, compassion, and the willingness to keep going, one (imperfect) step at a time.

Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/stop-overeating-with-simplicity/

• Learn about my programs to end emotional eating: https://toomuchonherplate.com/shop/
• Find out what's triggering emotional eating. Take the free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://bit.ly/takethefreequiz
• Get updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdates
• Work with Dr. Melissa McCreery: https://toomuchonherplate.com/private-coaching-emotional-eating-coaching
• Download your free Podcast Roadmap: https://toomuchonherplate.com/map/

Rate and review the podcast: https://apple.co/3i2L8CH