July 8, 2025

Ep 543: Dealing with Tragedy: 4 Don’ts and 4 Do’s

Hi friends. With so much tragedy in the world right now—from floods in Texas to global unrest, I want to talk about how we cope, especially as emotional eaters. When life hurts, it’s tempting to numb out with food. But there are gentler, more healing ways to face the pain. In this episode, I share four things to avoid and four powerful steps you can take to move through grief with grace, support, and purpose.

  • The recent tragedy in Kerrville, Texas and its emotional toll
  • Why emotional eaters tend to turn to food during hard times
  • Four things not to do in response to tragedy
  • The healing power of facing reality and honoring emotions
  • Four things to do instead
  • The importance of expressing grief—talking, writing, praying, crying
  • How tragedy can awaken us to what truly matters
  • A reminder that you’re worthy of healing and of living your highest purpose
  • If food is in the way of your purpose, let’s talk—there is hope and help available
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