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

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

• Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating (Without Deprivation, Vicious Cycles, or Superhuman Amounts of Willpower: https://toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page/
• 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/

• Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating (Without Deprivation, Vicious Cycles, or Superhuman Amounts of Willpower: https://toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page/
• 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

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 hormonal challenges, she developed the Eat for Your Cycle™ Method to help women balance their hormones through nutrition. In this episode, she joins me to unpack why willpower fails when hormones are out of sync—and how cravings, energy dips, and emotional eating are often driven by deeper physiological patterns.

We cover how sleep, stress, and protein work together to stabilize your system, how eating for your cycle can reduce cravings, and why long-term hormonal alignment—not quick fixes—is key to real change.

Resources & Links:

Dr. Beth Westie:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube
• The Female Health Solution Podcast

Melissa’s Resources:

• Hidden Hungers Quiz
• Free Masterclass
• TooMuchonHerPlate.com

Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/podcast-190-hormones-and-cravings/

• Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating (Without Deprivation, Vicious Cycles, or Superhuman Amounts of Willpower: https://toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page/
• 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

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 everything
• Why a high-achieving woman like Tina chose a group program
• How it feels to finally be free from food prison

Enrollment is open now for Your Missing Peace. Save $500 and get two bonus months of group coaching.

VIP includes private coaching and is capped at 6 spots – when they’re gone, they’re gone.

Enrollment closes September 30 at 11:59 pm PT.

Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/podcast-189-fixing-emotional-eating/

• Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating (Without Deprivation, Vicious Cycles, or Superhuman Amounts of Willpower: https://toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page/
• 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

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 Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating (Without Deprivation, Vicious Cycles, or Superhuman Amounts of Willpower: https://toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page/
• 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

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 Lab
• Laurie's course: The Science of Well-Being on Coursera

🎧 Plus: Get ready for the FREE 5-day Freedom from Overeating Workshop. Reserve your seat at toomuchonherplate.com/register

Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/emotional-eating-help-for-women/

• Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating (Without Deprivation, Vicious Cycles, or Superhuman Amounts of Willpower: https://toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page/
• 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

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” moment
• How to shift the cycle of stress eating
• Practical ways to create pause, compassion, and choice

👉 Want help with this? Schedule a time to talk about coaching or the group program.

Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/stress-eating/

• Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating (Without Deprivation, Vicious Cycles, or Superhuman Amounts of Willpower: https://toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page/
• 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

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 more: toomuchonherplate.com/ympclub-web

Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/weekend-overeating/

• Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating (Without Deprivation, Vicious Cycles, or Superhuman Amounts of Willpower: https://toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page/
• 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