In this episode of Cookies and Confidence, we explore the little and big ways we use food—and other small comforts—to buffer against our emotions. Whether it’s soda, snacks, or sweet treats after every meal, join us as we break down what emotional eating really is, why we do it, and how to better understand the thoughts and feelings behind it. Try out the concept of the “emotional math” to help you evaluate the short- and long-term impacts of your coping habits while also developing compassionate curiosity over guilt. Learn how small, honest shifts in awareness can lead to more empowered choices, and why mindful buffering might just be the next step in healing your relationship with food—and yourself.
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When You Want To But You Don't
In this episode of Cookies and Confidence, we talk about the timeless question: Why do we struggle to follow through on our health goals—even when we truly want to? Test out three useful tools to understand the internal conflict between the part of us that wants the cookie and the part that doesn’t. Learning how to build a kinder relationship with your past, present, and future self can shift you out of the eat–give up–beat up cycle and into deeper self-awareness and growth.
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When You Have Eaten the Whole Bag
In this episode of Cookies and Confidence, we explore the emotions and thoughts that come up after eating “the whole bag”—whether it’s chips, cookies, or candy. It's hard but slowing down, noticing what’s really going on inside, and connecting with all parts of you without judgment is worth it. This is not about food, but about the power of awareness, self-kindness, and understanding our deeper needs. If you’ve ever felt shame or regret after eating, this episode offers a gentle, empowering perspective.
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When It's All Too Much
Listen in for an introduction on emotional eating and how it relates to sensory overwhelm and overstimulation. If you are using food to relax or cope with stress, learn how that may work for you short-term, but there's better options. I talk about how to know when you are in sensory overwhelm, understand nervous system resilience and tools for feeling better.
Please share your stories on this topic with me at vickizollingercoaching.com. I'd love to connect.
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When Nothing Feels as Good as Food
Join me for episode 7 as we talk about solutions for emotional eating, especially when we overuse food to soothe, celebrate and relax. If you are feeling that nothing feels as good as food does after a long, stressful day, listen in to discover alternatives ways to think, feel and eat. Connect with me at vickizollingercoaching.com for more.
Sobre Cookies and Confidence: How to Stop Emotional Eating
Learn to balance the critical voice in your head, stop eating your feelings and start eating good food to discover a life and a body you love. We’ll talk about how to look at emotional eating so you can manage your weight and increase your mental health at the same time.
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