October 13, 2026

Ep 620- The 8 Emotions that Drive Emotional Eating with Dr. Joan Rosenberg

What if the real reason you struggle with emotional eating isn’t food at all, but your fear of uncomfortable feelings? In this eye-opening conversation with psychologist Dr. Joan, discover how shame, self-criticism, and emotional avoidance can fuel binge eating and relentless food noise—and how learning to feel your feelings can help you break the cycle. Why uncomfortable emotions trigger emotional eating How negative self-talk keeps you stuck The 90-second technique for handling difficult feelings without turning to food

  • Explore the eight uncomfortable emotions that can trigger emotional eating with psychologist Dr. Jones.
  • Discover why emotional eating is about more than food, weight, or appearance.
  • Learn how shame, negative self-talk, and self-criticism can keep you stuck in a cycle of emotional eating.
  • Understand why avoiding difficult feelings can create even more emotional pain.
  • Discover the 60–90 second practice Dr. Jones shares to help you sit with uncomfortable emotions instead of reacting automatically.
  • Find out how to stop reliving embarrassing moments and start turning difficult experiences into opportunities for growth.

Topics covered on Confessions of a Binge Eater include binge eating, emotional eating, food noise, constant food thoughts, cravings, overeating, stress eating, nighttime eating, sugar cravings, self-sabotage, feeling out of control around food, dieting, weight loss, body image, body shame, and how to finally feel more peaceful and in control around food.

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