Want to lose weight without constantly fighting yourself? "Why We Overeat" takes a different approach to sustainable weight loss by uncovering the real reasons behind your eating habits. Each week, Maggie and Ryan share practical strategies to stop overeating, end emotional eating, and break free from the diet-binge cycle. Unlike traditional weight loss podcasts, we focus on the "why" behind your food choices and how your brain influences eating behaviors. Through candid conversations you'll ...
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Ever feel like you're crushing your weight loss goals for weeks or months, then suddenly find yourself right back where you started? You're not alone - this frustrating cycle of progress followed by what feels like "self-sabotage" is one of the most common struggles people face. In this episode, we dive into why your brain seems to work against you…
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280 - How Rachel Lost 40 Pounds And Her Experience With Pregnancy In Vibe Club
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48:58Rachel shares her remarkable journey of losing 40 pounds while navigating the challenges of moving countries and pregnancy. After trying countless diets including keto, Whole30, and Weight Watchers without lasting success, she discovered a completely different approach that finally worked. Join us as Rachel reveals the unexpected mindset shift that…
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279 - How to Break Free From Emotional Spirals
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25:08You’ve learned how to sit with your emotions instead of eating through them—but now what? In today’s episode, Maggie explains why staying stuck in negative emotions can become its own form of sabotage. You'll learn how indulging in drama keeps you from real change, and how to shift your perspective to start feeling better without needing your circu…
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278 - Why Your Brain Can't See What's Holding You Back (and How Coaching Fixes This)
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44:22Ever wonder why you can listen to weight loss advice but still struggle to make progress? You might be missing something crucial that your own brain can't recognize. Despite your best efforts, hidden thought patterns could be sabotaging your progress without you even realizing it. Discover why having someone else look at your thinking patterns make…
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Ever notice how easy it is to spot what's wrong instead of what's right? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss our tendency to focus on problems and complaints rather than beauty and joy. Our brains seem wired to notice the negative, making complaints and judgment our default mode. This negative focus impacts not just our personal happiness but …
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276 - Joe Dispenza Retreat: My Top Takeaways for Real Life Transformation
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59:12In this deeply personal episode, Maggie shares her transformative experience attending a week-long Dr. Joe Dispenza meditation retreat. After struggling with chronic health issues for 18 months, she found herself immersed in a powerful environment of healing and connection. Maggie opens up about the challenges of intense meditation sessions, the be…
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275 - How Tori Lost 30 Pounds Without Giving Up Her Favorite Foods
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47:54In this episode, Maggie interviews Vibe Club member Tori who lost 30 pounds in one year through a refreshingly simple approach. Tori shares how she overcame her initial skepticism and found success by focusing on one small change at a time. Instead of restricting her favorite foods or forcing herself to exercise excessively, she discovered how to t…
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274 - Getting Out Of Your Negative Thought Loop: How To See Things Differently
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36:40Do you find yourself spiraling after one overeating incident, convinced you've ruined everything? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss why catastrophic thinking creates emotional states that make it nearly impossible to get back on track. They explore why many people struggle to see alternatives when caught in negative thought loops about their…
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273 - Why Doubt Stops Your Weight Loss (And How to Break Free)
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40:52Doubt is one of the biggest obstacles standing between you and your weight loss goals. In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore why we get trapped in patterns of self-doubt that keep us from taking meaningful action. They discuss how our brains are wired to resist change and why most people quit during what they call "the messy middle." If you've e…
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272 - Breaking Free from "Protein Prison": Why Your Food Choices Might Be Coming From Diet Mentality
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24:59Are you stuck in "protein prison" - forcing yourself to eat foods you don't even like in the name of weight loss? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore the complicated relationship between nutrition choices and diet mentality, diving into why our reasons for eating certain foods matter more than the foods themselves. They discuss how many women …
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271 - Why You CAN Succeed Where You've Failed Before
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25:35Feel like you've tried everything and can't seem to make progress with weight loss? In this episode, Ryan gives Maggie challenging scenarios that trip up many women on their weight loss journey, and she delivers powerful motivation for each one. From scale fluctuations to stress eating cycles, they tackle the mental barriers that make you feel like…
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270 - Escaping Your Emotional Autopilot: How to Take Control of Your Daily Decisions
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37:45In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss the importance of breaking out of autopilot mode to create real change in your life. They explore how many people wake up and immediately allow external inputs to dictate their day instead of choosing intentionally how they want to feel and act. The hosts share personal experiences about observing their thou…
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269 - Szid's Story: From Food Obsession To Food Freedom
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40:00In this special episode, Maggie sits down with Szid, a longtime Vibe Club member who has maintained her goal weight for the past two years. Syd shares her personal journey from strict keto dieting to finding sustainable food freedom and mental peace. Their conversation explores the challenging transition between restriction and overeating, while re…
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Ever wonder why you can't seem to stop binge eating, no matter how hard you try? In this episode, Maggie dives into a pattern that many women don't recognize in their weight loss journey. If you've ever felt frustrated by your lack of "willpower" around food or blamed yourself for binge eating, this episode will help you understand what's really go…
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Why do we keep running back to diets that have never worked for us? Even when we know they don't work long-term, we find ourselves drawn back to restrictive eating, calorie counting, and quick fixes. It's like that ex we keep texting - we know it's not good for us, but something pulls us back every time. In this episode, we dig into why it's so har…
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Are you endlessly analyzing every aspect of your weight loss journey? Maybe you're diving deep into protein timing, obsessing over workout zones, or trying to decode why the scale went down after an off-plan day. While the diet industry tells us weight loss is a complex puzzle to solve, all this detective work might actually be keeping you stuck. Y…
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[Vibe Club Sneak Peek] Is Your Brain Against You?
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5:53Posting an audio snippet that I posted in the Vibe Club WhatsAPP community today. If you're interest in joining Vibe Club, click the link below! Click here to join vibe club
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Are you trapped in an exhausting cycle of food rules, scale obsession, and "healthy" restrictions that never quite lead to lasting peace? Diet mentality runs deeper than most realize, silently controlling daily choices while masquerading as discipline and health consciousness. Even when you think you've found the "perfect" way of eating, those unde…
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264 - Getting Through the Messy Middle: The Space Between Work and Reward
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33:48Ever wonder why weight loss feels so much harder than it should? In this raw and honest episode, Maggie and Ryan dive deep into that frustrating space between putting in the work and seeing actual results. They explore why our brains fight us during this phase and why the way we typically think about progress might be working against us. If you've …
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Do you ever find yourself caught in the cycle of thinking you need to be "stricter" or more "restrictive" with your eating to see results? In this episode, we're diving deep into what restriction really means and why the way most people think about it might be holding them back. We'll explore why your brain defaults to restriction-based solutions, …
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Most people expect weight loss to feel great - after all, isn't that what we're working toward? But what happens when reducing your overeating brings up unexpected feelings of loss, anger, and grief? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore the surprising emotional landscape of eating less, including why you might feel resentful or sad about lettin…
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261 - "I Can't Listen to My Body... I'd Eat Everything!"
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30:51Ever feel like listening to your hunger signals would lead to total chaos? Like your body is sabotaging your weight loss efforts and can't be trusted? This episode takes on the viral meme about "just listening to your body" and breaks down why that common reaction misses a crucial distinction. We explore what's really happening when you think your …
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260 - Why the Food Plans You Make in the Morning Fall Apart (And How to Fix It)
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39:37Ever feel like you're two different people when it comes to food? You make a solid plan in the morning feeling motivated and confident... but by afternoon, that version of you seems to vanish into thin air. In this episode, we dig into why this happens to so many of us and unpack the real reason your food plans might not be sticking. We explore the…
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In this final episode under the name "Burn Fat With Your Brain," Maggie and Ryan reflect on the holiday season and discuss how to approach the new year differently when it comes to weight loss and food relationships. They explore why traditional approaches often fall short and share insights about the deeper work needed to create lasting change. Th…
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In this revealing episode, we dive deep into a term that's been buzzing in health and wellness circles: food noise. What starts as a seemingly simple concept quickly unravels into a complex exploration of our relationship with eating, dieting, and the constant mental chatter that surrounds food. Have you ever felt like your thoughts about eating ar…
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257 - Can Weight Loss Actually Feel Easy?
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42:10In this episode, Maggie shares what her recent journey of learning to bake cinnamon rolls taught her about the weight loss process. Through trial, error, and many batches of dough in the trash, she discovered striking parallels between mastering a new skill and achieving sustainable weight loss success. If you've ever wondered why weight loss feels…
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256 - How to Catch Yourself Before Overeating: A Guide to Earlier Awareness
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24:42Do you ever "come to" surrounded by empty wrappers, wondering how you got there? You're not alone. Many women describe their overeating episodes as happening in "blackout mode" - as if they're watching themselves from outside their body, powerless to stop the pattern. But what if we told you there's more happening in those moments than you realize?…
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255 - Why Getting "Back on Track" Doesn't Need to Feel Like Punishment
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17:09Ever notice how we tend to go into panic mode when we feel like our eating is "off track"? In this episode, Maggie shares a personal revelation that came to her at 3:30 AM about finding a gentler way to handle these moments. She breaks down why dramatic overcorrections aren't the answer and introduces a completely different approach to course-corre…
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254 - How to Stop Anxiety from Driving Overeating
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15:52Do you ever find yourself reaching for food when you're feeling anxious or uncertain? In this episode, we dive into the complex relationship between anxiety and overeating, exploring why traditional solutions might be missing the mark. Whether you're dealing with everyday stress or bigger life challenges, this conversation offers a fresh perspectiv…
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253 - Why You Don't Need to Stop Overeating Completely to Lose Weight
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24:26In this episode, Maggie and Ryan challenge a widespread belief about weight loss that might be holding you back without you even knowing it. They discuss why your expectations around eating behaviors could be creating unnecessary drama and making your weight loss journey harder than it needs to be. Learn a refreshing perspective on progress that co…
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252 - How Do I Know If I'm Eating Too Much?
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16:55If your weight isn't changing, you might wonder if you're eating too much - but knowing for sure isn't always obvious. In this episode, Maggie and Ryan tackle one of the most common questions they hear from their clients about overeating. Whether you're struggling to lose weight or just want to better understand your eating patterns, this episode o…
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In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore the common habit of using food as a reward and why it backfires. They discuss how the mindset of "I've been good, so I deserve a treat" actually translates to "I've done well not overeating, so I deserve to overeat." Through personal examples, they explain why discomfort is a necessary part of changing eatin…
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250 - Perfectionism: The Silent Weight Loss Killer
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12:57In this episode, we dive into how perfectionism can secretly sabotage your weight loss journey. Discover the five ways this mindset holds you back, including the knowledge-action gap, analysis paralysis, and the all-or-nothing approach. Learn why setting impossibly high standards sets you up for failure and emotional turmoil. Most importantly, find…
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Are weight loss drugs like Ozempic cheating? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss the pros and cons of GLP-1 medications for weight loss. They explore common concerns, including muscle loss, long-term effects, and what happens when you stop taking these drugs. They also talk about the importance of addressing emotional eating and developing sus…
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248 - How To Stay Motivated With Slow Weight Loss
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17:10Feeling frustrated with slow weight loss? This episode explains why gradual progress is actually better for long-term success. Learn how to stay motivated when the scale isn't moving as fast as you'd like. Discover the hidden benefits of slow weight loss, including stronger habits and better emotional control. Find out how to track non-scale victor…
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247 - 5 Weight Loss Mistakes You Need To Avoid
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10:46Are you putting in the effort but not seeing results in your weight loss journey? You might be wasting valuable energy on ineffective strategies. In this episode, we dive into five common ways people misallocate their energy when trying to lose weight, plus a bonus tip you won't want to miss!
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246 - How To Prevent Nighttime Overeating
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16:41In this episode, we dive into one of the most common struggles for people trying to lose weight: nighttime overeating. Discover why addressing your evening eating habits is crucial for your overall health and weight loss goals. Learn about the common patterns that lead to nighttime overeating and how to identify your personal triggers. Explore effe…
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In this episode, Maggie discusses why the urge to start a diet when feeling out of control with eating is often counterproductive. She explains why diets can lead to more problems and offers insights on a more sustainable approach to weight loss. Download Ditch Your Diet Apple App Store Google Play Store (Android)…
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244 - [Vibe Club Sneak Peek] The 1 Mindset Shift You Need Right Now
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47:03In this episode, Maggie and Monica dive into the often-overlooked aspect of successful weight loss: personal responsibility and commitment. They challenge listeners to reassess their approach to weight loss programs and offer insights on how to truly commit to lasting change. Key points discussed: The importance of taking responsibility for your we…
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243 - How To Have Better Conversations With Yourself
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22:35Are you struggling to lose weight despite trying different diets and exercise plans? The problem might not be what you're doing, but what you're thinking. In this episode, Maggie reveals how your inner dialogue shapes your weight loss journey. Learn how to identify negative self-talk patterns, reframe your thoughts, and cultivate self-compassion. D…
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242 - Should You Give Up Alcohol To Lose Weight?
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24:38In this episode, Ryan and Maggie discuss the challenging relationship between alcohol consumption and weight loss. They explore how drinking can impact weight loss efforts, both directly through calorie intake and indirectly by affecting decision-making around food choices. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, discussing the difficult…
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In this episode, we talk about how Instagram and other platforms show a fake version of fitness and dieting. Learn why comparing yourself to influencers can hurt your progress. We share tips on how to use social media without letting it get in your head. Find out how to spot real advice and ignore the noise that's holding you back. Download Ditch Y…
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240 - Decision Fatigue and Overcoming Diet PTSD
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30:39In this episode, we dive into how decision fatigue impacts your weight loss journey. Learn why planning your meals in advance is crucial for success and how it differs from traditional meal prepping. We discuss the dangers of using diet apps like MyFitnessPal and reveal why protein shakes might be holding you back. Discover practical strategies to …
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239 - Resolving Conflict In Close Relationships
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26:29Are you struggling with disagreements in your relationship? This episode dives into how to handle conflicts with your partner without trying to change them. Learn why your thoughts about your partner matter more than their actions, and discover practical ways to improve communication. We share personal experiences and strategies that have helped us…
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238 - Why I Don't Tell People What To Eat
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37:54In this episode, Maggie explains why she doesn't provide meal plans or tell people exactly what to eat for weight loss. She discusses the drawbacks of following strict diet rules and why it's more important to focus on reducing overeating. Maggie introduces her new app, Ditch Your Diet, which helps users plan and track their meals without restricti…
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237 - Embracing Your True Self in a Judgmental World [Part 2]
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56:39Continuting the conversation from last week, we continue to dicuss how to live more authentically and not let other people's opinions about you get to you. We also answer a lot of questions around this subject that were submitted via Instagram.
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236 - Embracing Your True Self in a Judgmental World [Part 1]
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27:52Maggie and Ryan discuss the importance of living authentically, even when others disapprove. They explore how past experiences and family expectations can make it hard to be your true self. They share personal stories about overcoming the need to please others and explain why it's okay if some people don't like you. This episode will help you under…
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235 - Controlling Thoughts That Control You
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20:55Ryan and Maggie discuss how negative thoughts can snowball and impact mood, decisions, and behavior. They share personal experiences with recognizing low moods and stopping unhelpful thought patterns. The hosts explore techniques for catching negative thoughts early and choosing not to engage with them. They also touch on how mood affects reactions…
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In this episode, Maggie discusses how constantly thinking about food and wishing those thoughts would stop actually makes the problem worse. She explains that the more attention and emphasis we put on these food-related thoughts, the more we amplify them. Instead of fighting or trying to change these thoughts, Maggie suggests allowing them to pass …
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Are you struggling with negative feelings about your body? Do you find yourself constantly frustrated, disappointed, or even disgusted by your appearance? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the spectrum of body discontent and explore practical strategies for coping with these difficult emotions. We discuss the mental and emotional…
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