Compulsive Overeating Diary
Latest Episodes
Ep 0054 - Therapy and Foolish Fun!
Therapy is tough, so after sharing her experience Laurie lightens the mood by introducing a new feature called Foolish Fun. Hear the song that lets Laurie hold and pet her cat Gracie every morning even though Gracie is a skittish and touch-adverse kitty.
Ep 0053 - Finding Emotional Support and Stéfanie’s Secret Topic 2
Emotions run wild as Laurie learns how to face life without numbing it with diets and bingeing. Looking for a photo from her childhood inspires a blog post about reintergrating both pain and joy that she's blocked out. Laurie ponders finding a therapist t
Ep 0052 - Finding my Way Not my Weight - Tales from Laurie’s Blue Mood
Laurie emerges from a depressive Blue Mood by sharing her feelings via blog post and explains why bike riding is a good thing to combat depression. Laurie's shocked by an urge to go back to calorie counting after her turbulent emotions and examines why in
Ep 0051 - Bonus - The Danger of the Lull
A total random, bonus episode as Laurie's compulsive brain tortures her during the lull between events. Laurie takes to the park to talk it out and think it through. How can she learn to consider NOT considering? Also, after emailing with Stefano and read
Ep 0050 - Laurie Celebrates Half of a Podcast Century
Laurie's filled with awe and gratitude as she exchanges her cane for hiking poles once again and ascends her beloved mountain to celebrate the 50th episode of Compulsive Overeating Diary. Laurie reminisces about where she began on this experiment and pond
Ep 0049 - Stéfanie’s Secret Topic and other Surprises!
Laurie muses on the Yin-yang of surprises as she searches for a new Zen Spot at her local park. Stéfanie’s Secret Topic is successfully launched! Shout-outs to Laurie's FB brave companions for their encouragement, to Jodi for her thoughtful comment abo
Ep 0048 - Lessons in Gliding Over Life’s Speed Bumps
Laurie's day starts out fantastically then dives down into challenges, that in the past, would have sent her headfirst into a bag of chips. Discover how she finally learns to deal with frustration and starts to take events outside of her control in strid
Ep 0047 - Bonus - The Power of No
Find out what happened after last episode's epic story of Laurie saying 'No'. Laurie ponders different flavors and reasons for saying 'Yes". Shout-outs to new listener and brave companion Brandi and to Michelle Mc who, like many of you, felt bad that Laur
Ep 0046 - Robot Aliens vs. True Grief - and Happy Birthday Stefano and Cheryl!
Laurie discovers the painful difference between Robot Alien distraction and true grief. She then struggles to relate the powerful, meaningful event that taught her this without telling actual details, because it involves people currently in her life. Laur
Ep 0045 - Bonus - Critical Alien Robots Kindly Get OUT of my Stinkin’ Mind!
Laurie takes a bonus walk to clear her head. The Alien Robots attack Laurie's mind all weekend with self-criticism and visions of chips making her bad back all better. Valiantly, she overcomes their taunts thanks to encouragement from Brave Companions Sue