Tag Archives: bingeing

Ep 0018 – Food Issues Don’t Always Match up with Body Size and Break the Chains of Secrecy with Support

Laurie waves from the top of a trail at Descanso Gardens
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A guy was writing at my usual podcast bench in Descanso, so I went uphill to find another spot. This led to a ‘King of the World’ moment that I captured here in the photo above, and as a video on Instagram.

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I share why you can’t assume body size equals eating issues and discuss how bravery and support can break the debilitating chains of secrecy. Shout-outs to new listeners, Jenny and Ashley, and stats for the top ten countries and states that download Compulsive Overeating Diary.

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Episode 12 “Plan Be”

Please post your support for the listener with the Girl Scout cookie problem.

The episode where I sing in German (Auf Deutsch) at 7:20

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Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day

Compulsive Overeating and How to Stop It This is a WebMD review of a book by former FDA Commissioner David Kessler, MD, who suffers from compulsive overeating himself. From the review, I think this is a simplistic look at the issue, but gives a good outine of the chemical component and ideas that may help. Worth a read!
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Ep 0017 – Birthday Trip Results, Listener Questions, Sneak Eating and those darn Girl Scout Cookies!

Podcasting during a windstorm (Santa Anas).
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Trying to keep my hat on while Podcasting during the Santa Anas (windstorm).

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I share the final results and details of my successful birthday in Vegas where I tried out Plan “Be”. New listener, Rafael, posts some questions about what might be behind his overeating. A brave listener writes me about her troubles with sneak eating and bingeing with Girl Scout cookies.

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Episode 12 “Plan Be”

Episode 13 – the episode where Rafael bravely posts his questions. Please stop by and offer your thoughts and encouragement.

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Host: Laurie Weaver
Guest Voices: Amy and Jason

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

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Do you sneak eat? A thought provoking post by Martha Ross on Crazy in Suburbia. It features a critique of the story, The Fat Girl, that is sad and familiar if you’ve ever been prone to eating in private. Interesting to know that this behavior is wide enough that it makes it into art.
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Ep 0016 – Progress in Vegas and a Song my Father would Love.

Mark and I at the Wynn Las Vegas, the day before my double nickel B-Day
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My hubby and I at the Wynn in Las Vegas the day before my double nickel birthday.

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An update on how I’m handling my emotion-charged Vegas birthday trip. What ever happened to my lost microphone? How we can torture ourselves with negative thoughts. Janet calls the Bravery hotline, so I keep my promise and sing a song my father would love. Shout-outs to Ava, Janet and Crystal.

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The episode Ava commented on about expectations and disappointments. Take a look and give her a reply.

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Host: Laurie Weaver
Guest Voice: Janet from NC

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day

Birthday Quotes – Let’s Celebrate Fun, thought-provoking and inspirational quotes all about the “B” word – no, not THAT B-word,birthdays!
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Ep 0015 – Uncomfortable Emotions Unmasked without Food Obsession

My upper Zen spot at the top of the hiking trail
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My Zen podcasting spot at the top of the hiking trail.

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Deeper issues are revealed as I experience life without the mask of food. Shout-outs to new listener, Michelle, and to my new online, buddy, Crystal for posting encouragement after I asked for help dealing with my upcoming birthday trip to Vegas. Also gratitude to Carrie, from the Bitesize Vitality Podcast who took time to email me after we both made New and Noteworthy on Itunes.

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The birthday cry for help. Please post some encouragement.

Carrie’s Bitesize Vitality Podcast on Facebook

Bravery Hotline- call this week and I will sing on a podcast! (now that’s brave or crazy, but what the heck!)

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Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day

How to Deal with Uncomfortable Emotions without Drowning an interesting article by Holly Woods, life coach. Not specific to eating issues, but very interesting take on discomfort in general and some of the reasons we may stuff emotions down.
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Ep 0014 – Please help! Big birthday blues and other chip-worthy worries.

The reflection of the sun rays on my face in the oak forest at Descanso Gardens.
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Hallelujah! I enjoyed this accidental ‘artistic’ selfie of my topnot bathed in sun in the oak forest.

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Feeling blue, whiney and in need of chips, I head to my favorite spot at Descanso and ask my listeners for help and encouragement. Shout-outs to Heidi from Canada for her tweets and to composer, Josh Woodward for being so gracious and generous with his music. Finally someone calls the Daily Adventure Tales hotline, but will it be enough to start up that podcast again?

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The Daily Adventure Tale episode where I introduce my fake son, Steve.

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Descanso Gardens

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Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day

What I’ve Learned About External Validation is a hilarious and spot on blog post by author, Angela Tung. Pretty cool, get perspective and a belly laugh all at the same time!
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