In this episode, I’m getting real. If you’re still feeling stuck with your eating habits, your body, or your health goals, it’s not because you don’t want change. It’s because you’re caught in patterns that keep pulling you back. I’m giving you some compassionate tough love to help you finally move forward.
Holly and I get into the shame, the guilt, and the internal chaos so many high-achieving women feel with food, even when they "look" like they have it all together. If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating or food obsession, this one is for you.
In this episode, I’m joined by Emotional Eating, Digestive, and Hormone Expert Amber Romaniuk to explore the hormonal root causes of emotional eating. From dopamine highs to hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin, Amber breaks down how imbalances, especially during perimenopause and menopause, can make cravings stronger, sabotage your hunger cues, and heighten emotional overwhelm.
Joe talks about his "diet detox" approach, which encourages women to move away from restrictive diets and into a thriving, empowered relationship with food. We talk about why strength training is crucial for women over 40, how cardio can often lead to muscle loss, and how important it is to focus on fat loss rather than just weight loss.