Tag Archives: Body Image

Ep 0020 – Will you still love me when I mess up? or ‘How to come back from a bad eating day’

Laurie starts out on a foggy morning hike up the mountain to record episode 20
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It was a windy and foggy morning . . .

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While hiking in a wind storm, I muse about a comment from Ava about money and overeating, then I come clean about my latest compulsive overeating episode and wonder, ‘Will y’all still love me when I mess up?’

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Daily Adventure Tales – Halloween episode

Daily Adventure Tales – Christmas episode

Daily Adventure Tales – Farmers’ Market episode

The famous “Pathetic” episode of Compulsive Overeating Diary

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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

Bleep sound from:
http://www.freesound.org/people/ermine/sounds/24052/

Resource of the day

How To Recover From A Binge I like this article and checklist of ways to get over a binge by Leora Fulvio. Probably worth a bookmark, if you struggle with binge eating, like me.
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Ep 0019 – Welcome Brave Companions – We’re open 24/7! Plus the Cost of Compulsion

Side by side headshots of Laurie at the start of the podcast and today
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It’s either been almost 6 or almost 7 weeks, I’m losing track as time passes. But I know I’m 11 pounds down. The first was me at 225 and the other is me at 214 pounds. Can you see any difference? I think it’s subtle, but I feel great!
View of Glendale and the mountains from the hiking trail

View of Glendale and the mountains from the hiking trail

Podcast Recap

I decide that my listeners, callers and commenters are my ‘Brave Companions”. I ponder an idea by new Brave Companion, Gato, about ‘What IS the cost of food compulsion and obsession. I have fun letting you know I am open here 24-7 for you. Did you know you can listen to Compulsive Overeating Diary with your TV? I was astounded!

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Our new Brave Companion Gato’s comment

Episode 12 “Plan Be”

My famous “I’m pathetic” episode

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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

Feeding the Hungry Heart: The Experience of Compulsive Eating
This is an Amazon.com link to the book I mentioned. It has stories filled with folks like us. If you purchase from this link, I will get a small commission, but you can also try libraries or elsewhere. It is a comforting read and has some good ideas.
You might also like Breaking Free from Emotional Eating

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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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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

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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Credits

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

Resource of the day

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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Credits

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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