Why am I over eating, weight loss without dieting w/ Maggie Sterling

Mama Knows

Cloud10

Parenting, Kids & Family

5 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 29 April 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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In this conversation, Nina and Maggie delve into the complexities of binge eating disorder, emotional eating, and the journey towards healing and self-acceptance. They discuss the impact of upbringing on eating habits, the emotional triggers behind overeating, and the importance of reframing beliefs about food. Maggie shares her personal journey and coaching philosophy, emphasizing the need for self-love and understanding in overcoming disordered eating patterns. In this conversation, Maggie and Nina explore the complexities of parenting around food, particularly regarding sugar and treats. They discuss the challenges of instilling healthy eating habits in children while avoiding negative associations with food. Maggie shares practical tips for creating a healthier relationship with food, emphasizing the importance of planning meals and understanding emotional eating. The discussion also touches on the significance of body awareness and the impact of emotional factors on eating behaviors. Finally, Maggie provides resources for listeners seeking further support in their journey towards healthier eating habits. 00:00: Understanding Binge Eating Disorder02:52: Maggie's Journey and Coaching Philosophy06:06: Healing from Disordered Eating08:45: The Emotional Aspects of Overeating11:47: Indulgence vs. Overeating14:52: Guilt and Food Perception17:59: Reframing Beliefs Around Food25:12: Navigating Food Choices with Kids31:34: Practical Tips for a Healthier Relationship with Food39:25: Understanding Emotional Eating and Body Awareness46:14: Resources for Further Support As the host of the Why we Over eat podcast and founder of Vibe Club, I've spent the last 5 years helping women transform their relationship with food and their bodies. My approach combines neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and practical tools to create sustainable weight loss without restrictive dieting. Through my podcast and coaching program, I teach women how to tune into their bodies' natural hunger and fullness signals, process emotions without using food, and help women break free from diet mentality so they can develop a peaceful, intuitive approach to eating that works with their lifestyle. Episode Sponsor: Visit activeskinrepair.com to learn more about Active Skin Repair and to get 20% off your order, use code: MAMAKNOWS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:06.2	I'm a little bit nervous about today's interview because I have a binge eating disorder.
1:14.2	And I don't know.
1:16.8	I'm excited to hear you talk about this.
1:18.3	But I've personally never really talked a lot about it with people.
1:22.7	And it's something that I've just recently started talking about.
1:25.1	And I didn't realize I had it.
1:27.7	I didn't have a name to it until two, three years ago when my therapist and I kind of
1:33.9	talked about like my eating habits.
1:36.2	And I never realized how my emotional status was attached to my eating.
1:42.6	And then also like the upbringing of please stop crying,
1:45.7	you can have some ice cream. If you stop crying, you know, like we're using food as rewards.
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