The FIT40 Podcast #306: Overcoming Emotional Eating & Breaking the Cycle of Shame and Judgment w/ Jeb Stuart Johnston
May 19, 2025
Jeb Stuart Johnston, an emotional eating expert and board-certified health and wellness coach, shares his journey battling emotional barriers. He reveals powerful strategies for overcoming emotional eating and fostering resilience. The discussion dives into managing triggers and the concept of urge surfing, along with the significance of self-regulation. Jeb emphasizes a compassionate approach to personal identity and body image, urging growth through discomfort and self-acceptance. His insights resonate with anyone looking to transform their relationship with food and fitness.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Jeb's Diverse Career Path
- Jeb's background spans opera singing, songwriting, hairdressing, and fashion before fitness coaching.
- He transitioned to fitness after disillusionment, using his diverse experiences to shape his coaching approach.
Emotional Eating Is Not Logical
- Most people fail at nutrition because they apply logical solutions to emotional problems.
- Emotional barriers often sabotage health goals despite proper knowledge and numbers.
Regulate Before You React
- Manage emotional eating by first calming your nervous system through breathing, cold therapy, or walks.
- Recognize and address emotional triggers before they lead to dysregulated eating or behavior.