In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into the Self-Coaching Model — a powerful tool that helps you understand why you do what you do, especially when it comes to eating.

Here’s the truth: No matter how perfectly you eat, you can’t eat your way to thin thinking. Why? Because eating doesn’t change your thoughts. It might comfort you for a moment, but it never changes the real reason you’re overeating in the first place.

That’s where the Self-Coaching Model comes in. It has five parts:

1. Circumstance – Something that happens in your life (like stepping on the scale).
2. Thought – What you make it mean (like, “I’ll never lose weight”).
3. Feeling – How that thought makes you feel (frustrated, ashamed, hopeless).
4. Action – What you do when you feel that way (eat ice cream, skip your walk).
5. Result – The outcome (you don’t lose weight, and feel even worse).

In this episode, I show you how to slow down and actually see your thinking. I walk you through examples so you can spot your own model and understand how to shift it — starting with your thoughts, not your food.

So if you’ve been trying to think your way to thin while still reacting emotionally to food, this episode will show you a new way. It’s not about willpower. It’s about awareness.

I can’t wait for you to hear this. Enjoy the show!

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• How food becomes your comfort tool
• Why thoughts—not food—create lasting change
• How to apply the Self-Coaching Model to your everyday moments
• A simple way to coach yourself and break the cycle

Do you ever notice how you talk to yourself when you’re trying to lose weight? Is it kind or critical? In today’s episode, we’re looking at the way you treat yourself—especially when the number on the scale isn’t what you want it to be.

I share a personal story from my rainy walk today, and how even that ties back to managing your mind. We dive into three core concepts that help create peace with food, body, and self during menopause—self advocacy, unconditional self-love, and self-acceptance. I also talk about how these ideas helped me lose weight for good after I stopped dieting and started listening to my body. And even though I’m now in my 70s, these practices are still helping me—so much so that I’m starting to explore what I’m calling 70-o-pause (because turning 70 deserves a pause too).

If you’re struggling with self-criticism, especially when it comes to your weight, you don’t want to miss this episode. Enjoy the show!

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Why self-advocacy is key to permanent weight loss
• How to recognize and quiet your inner critic
• The truth about food and emotional soothing
• What unconditional self-love really looks like
• How to make peace with the number on the scale
• Why self-acceptance is the foundation of Thinner Peace
• How these tools help in menopause—and beyond into your 70s
• The simple phrase to start practicing today: “It’s okay, sweetheart.”

Have you ever felt trapped in a lifelong struggle with food and body image, wondering if you’ll ever break free? If emotional eating, cravings, and weight concerns have followed you for years—especially through menopause—this episode is for you.

For 40 years, Deborah battled food obsession, emotional eating, and a complicated relationship with her body. She tried countless diets but never found lasting success. Everything changed when she committed to a coaching program and started food journaling, learning to track hunger levels and manage emotional triggers—especially during those challenging evening hours. She confronted deep-seated beliefs about food, untangled weight-related struggles linked to her mother, and finally let go of using food as a coping mechanism. Today, Deborah feels free, in control, and healthier than ever—not just physically, but emotionally too.

If you’re tired of the endless cycle of dieting and self-judgment, this episode will give you hope and practical steps toward food freedom. Tune in now to hear Deborah’s incredible transformation and learn how you, too, can redefine your relationship with food and your body. Enjoy the show! 

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Deborah’s 40-year struggle with food obsession and body image.
• Deborah’s decision to work with me after finding my website.
• Deborah’s approach to changing mindset instead of just dieting.
• The use of food journaling to understand overeating reasons.
• Deborah’s commitment and significant progress in her relationship with food and her body.
• Addressing the obsession with eating and food.
• Recording physical and emotional hunger levels for coaching.
• The connection between emotions and overeating, especially in the evenings.
• Learning to feel emotions instead of using food as a coping mechanism.
• Addressing negative thoughts about the mother’s influence on weight.
• Achieving freedom from food obsession and gaining awareness of emotions and thought patterns.

Have you ever struggled with knowing when to stop eating? Or maybe you feel guilty throwing food away, so you finish everything on your plate—even when you’re full? 

Today, I’m sharing a powerful letter from a listener, Roz, whose journey mirrors my own. Roz spent years following diet rules instead of listening to her body. She grew up fearing hunger, hoarded Weight Watchers points, and cycled through fasting and bingeing. But through mindful eating, she started recognizing hunger cues, letting go of old food rules, and finding peace with food. In this episode, I read her letter, reflect on my own experiences, and share insights on how you, too, can stop the dieting cycle and trust your body again.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re at war with food and your body, this episode is for you. Tune in now to hear Roz’s story and take the first step toward food freedom. Enjoy the show! 

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Why diet rules keep you disconnected from your body
• How childhood food fears can shape your eating habits
• The difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger
• How to recognize when you’re truly satisfied
• Why making peace with food is the key to long-term success

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to focus on what’s wrong? It’s not your fault—our brains are wired that way. But the good news? You can train your mind to focus on what’s right.

In this episode, I’m sharing one of my most downloaded topics: gladdening your mind. This simple but powerful Buddhist practice helps shift your focus from negativity to gratitude, kindness, and truly enjoying the good moments in life. I’ll walk you through the three key steps that will change how you think, feel, and even eat. If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating or felt stuck in menopause, this episode will help you see things in a new way.

Tune in now to learn how to shift your mindset and start feeling better than ever. Enjoy the show!

Now, go listen to the podcast. Click here to listen to the 1st episode. It’s the best place to start!

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• What “gladdening your mind” means and why it works
• Why gratitude is more powerful than you think
• How kindness and giving can lift you out of negativity
• The secret power of savoring and how it changes your emotions
• Why your thoughts impact your eating habits—and how to take control
• How menopause can be a time of transformation