Compulsive Overeating Diary

Compulsive Overeating Diary


Latest Episodes

Ep 0064 - Inner Bravery and Trusting Yourself
July 19, 2014

Laurie makes a shocking decision about what to let go of today! A new way to measure progress is rolled out. Thanks to listeners for supporting the show on iTunes, Stitcher, and TuneIn radio. Special thanks to Cheryl, Sue, and Karen for posting comments o

Ep 0063 - My Dream Self vs. My Current Self and about Intuitive Exercise
July 14, 2014

Laurie surprisingly recognizes how she's been holding on to an impossible dream version of herself and how she needs to let that go to appreciate the self that she has in the here and now. Shout-outs to Sue and Sandy for supporting Crystal on her brave p

Ep 0062 - Bonus - My Reaction to Hearing Alen’s Interview and My Scale Blind Spot
July 10, 2014

When Alen Standish emailed Laurie that their interview was live, she couldn't wait to grab her hiking boots and give his show a listen. At the top of the mountain Laurie records her reactions and then ponders the power the scale still has over her!

Ep 0061 - Letting Go of Self-Imposed Rules and What’s Under Bingeing?
July 08, 2014

Laurie ponders how we can easily fall prey to self-imposed rules, even when we are trying to practice intuitive eating. New brave companion, Helen, supports another listener and shares some of her own story. Stephanie from Germany asks a compelling questi

Ep 0060 - Bravery, Identity and Stéfanie’s Secret Topic 3
July 04, 2014

Despite being plagued by flies on top of the mountain, Laurie has an epic realization about her compulsive eating identity. Shout-outs to Helen for her bravery and to Misha from Canada for a kind iTunes review. Cheryl poses a question to us in response to

Ep 0059 - Fear of Giving up the Scale, Bike Riding Joy and How Portion Sizes Impact My Intuitive Eating
June 30, 2014

Stéfanie and Sue are on the bravery report for taking a leap of faith and trying 10 days without the scale. Sadly, Laurie's still not ready. On the positive side, Laurie's bike riding and hiking have been fantastic due to feeding herself enough food to s

Ep 0058- Insomnia’s Effect on Intuitive Eating and Updates on Old and New Brave Companions!
June 27, 2014

That darn scale, Laurie still can't keep herself off of it every morning! How can she get over this bad habit? The truth about Laurie's former weight maintenance methods and how intuitive eating differs. Shout-outs to Alen Standish for his kindness in pro

Ep 0057 - Bonus - Why do I only feel worth money doing what I DON’T care about?
June 22, 2014

Laurie takes a huge risk and explores what's really under her fear of associating business and money with doing what she loves. Control? Lack of assertiveness? Lack of self-worth? Panic? As Laurie thinks about her career past, she wonders why she can only

Ep 0056 - Pie, Bravery and Feeling Good in Your Body
June 20, 2014

Laurie's experience learning intuitive eating features a pissy mood, a pie craving, and the support of good friends. Alen Standish renames his podcast and Laurie explains why that is brave. A hearty welcome to our newest Sparkpeople team member, Zhenya. O

Ep 0055 - Robot Aliens as Good Guys? Intuitive Eating and Hallo Stephanie!
June 16, 2014

Stéfanie and Cheryl give Laurie a lot to think about as they discover how Robot Aliens are actually Laurie's protectors. Laurie shares how she's finally learning to understand herself through therapy and intuitive eating techniques help Laurie make peace