Compulsive Overeating Diary

Compulsive Overeating Diary


Latest Episodes

Ep 0044 - Why Me? Movin’ and Groovin’ with a bad back and the party-time blues
May 16, 2014

A sudden bad back forces Laurie to practice getting over "Why Me?" as she hobbles around Descanso Gardens. Michelle McKinney's comment makes Laurie think about "Why me?" striking at parties and how we might nip that feeling in the bud before the Robot Al

Ep 0043 - Get off the roller coaster of all or nothing thinking!
May 12, 2014

Laurie and Mark's 20th anniversary trip inspires Laurie to ponder how 'all or nothing' thinking has screwed her in the past and to celebrate their improvement in getting off of that roller coaster. A Whoppin' Big Bravery shout-out goes to Michelle for cou

Ep 0042 - How to be true to our authentic selves without steamrolling over others
May 07, 2014

An email comment by new listener, Marie, triggers Laurie to ponder the whole topic of being authentic and how that can impact our relationships. Shout-outs also go to Nancy, Sandy and Janet. Laurie recommends a great podcast interview done by Alen Standis

Ep 0041 - Bonus - Life can be a walk in the park! Musings after 13 weeks
May 06, 2014

Bonus walk and talk! Laurie reflects on the 13 weeks she's been doing this experiment -- the ups, the downs, the lessons this ever winding path has taught her. She updates you on her schedule, weight, a great podcast you can listen to, and muses about the

Ep 0040 - Why do ‘aha’ moments overwhelm us? Therapy Stories and Tips
May 02, 2014

How can we expect to process all of these heavy 'Aha' moments? Also, stories and thoughts about therapy from Sue, Cheryl and Laurie. Shout-outs to new brave companion, Sharon and our third companion named Michelle, Michelle Mckinney. Steven and Abby are

Ep 0039 - How Chaos thrives perfectly amid perfection
April 29, 2014

Chaos is on Laurie's mind, triggered by a pair of comments by brave companions, Sandy and Cheryl. Laurie discovers one of the reasons she sabotages herself after reading a heartfelt post by Abby followed by a snippet from our brave Michelle about seeking

Ep 0038 - Why do we say ‘sorry’ after telling our truth?
April 27, 2014

It's all about telling our truth and why we feel so gosh darn apologetic. Laurie reads an email from Steven who shares his My Fitness Pal ID, a true and brave comment from our newest brave companion, Michelle, and a heartfelt comment from Laurie's long-ti

Ep 0037 - How to clear the clutter without being overwhelmed.
April 24, 2014

Shout-outs to Abby for her fine review on iTunes, Sandy for her brave support of listener, Gracie, and Cheryl, Abby and Sue for joining and participating in our new Spark People Team for Brave Companions. Laurie talks about her new Compulsive Overeating D

Ep 0036 - Easter renewal and hiking to read ‘Eating In the Light of the Moon’ as dawn breaks
April 20, 2014

On Easter, Laurie thinks about renewal and other lessons she's learned from her brave companions and from reading the fabulous book, Kendra and Maddy recommended, Eating In the Light of the Moon. Abby's comment wakes Laurie up to gratitude for her husband

Ep 0035 - Bonus - A Gift of Grace - Please Support Gracie Recovering from Anorexia
April 17, 2014

Laurie lends her cat's name to a private listener who wants other listener input about how to balance recovering from anorexia with losing weight after some bouts with binge eating in her recovery. Laurie also remembers her life and finally discover what