
Emotional Eating with Marilyn
I am a pharmacist and PhD in genetics. My purpose is to help you overcome emotional eating one day at a time, one step at a time.
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Disclaimer: The aim of this podcast is to share my knowledge and learnings and is not to be taken as professional advice.
Opinions are mine and do not reflect any opinion of companies I have / currently work for.
Latest episodes

Aug 18, 2023 • 25min
What the Gut Health Experts Have Been Saying
If you are struggling, consider therapy with BetterHelp #ad. Click https://betterhelp.com/EEM for 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a credentialed professional specific to your needs.
In this episode, I tell you what gut health experts, like Tim Spector say about this topic.
I tell you, if it’s a social media fad, how to improve your gut health, and how to worsen it.
You can find me on social media, for Instagram it’s @emotionaleatingwithmarilyn and for Tiktok it’s @marilynrafih
More information on my EEM method and coaching sessions on my website: www.marilynrafih.com
Episodes mentioned :
Dr Hameed’s Episode: https://anchor.fm/marilyn-rafih/episodes/Dr-Saira-Hameed-on-her-medical-weight-loss-program-as-good-as-bariatric-surgery-e1tcos3
EEM method: https://anchor.fm/marilyn-rafih/episodes/Launching-the-EEM-Method-e24fq46

Aug 16, 2023 • 4min
Quickie: Do I eat Emotionally ?
If you are struggling, consider therapy with BetterHelp #ad. Click https://betterhelp.com/EEM for 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a credentialed professional specific to your needs.
You can find me on social media, for Instagram it’s @emotionaleatingwithmarilyn and for Tiktok it’s @marilynrafih
More information on my EEM method and coaching sessions on my website: www.marilynrafih.com

Aug 11, 2023 • 15min
The 2 types of EE. Which one are you?
If you are struggling, consider therapy with BetterHelp #ad. Click https://betterhelp.com/EEM for 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a credentialed professional specific to your needs. In this episode, I talk about the two types of emotional eating that I have identified. Type one is when you eat without being hungry. And type two is when you start by eating while being hungry, but then continue after your full. I explain the differences what it means in terms of psychology, and also how to overcome it.
Follow me on Instagram @emotionaleatingwithmarilyn and for Tiktok it’s @marilynrafih
More information on my EEM method and coaching sessions on my website: www.marilynrafih.com

Aug 9, 2023 • 27min
She Eats Everything But Doesn’t Gain Any Weight! 😩
If you are struggling, consider therapy with BetterHelp #ad. Click https://betterhelp.com/EEM for 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a credentialed professional specific to your needs. Discover why you can’t eat anything but she can. And change the cycle to become free!

Aug 7, 2023 • 3min
[Video] Quickie on Menopause
Today let's talk about menopause
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Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 5min
The ACTUAL science behind EE with THE Expert Dr Paul Lattimore
Guest Dr Paul Lattimore, researcher and academic, discusses the actual science and data behind emotional eating. Topics include therapy benefits, dopamine effect, addiction, emotional regulation, and the power of being present while eating.

Aug 3, 2023 • 26min
I Eat to Shut Down my Childhood Trauma
If you are struggling, consider therapy with BetterHelp #ad. Click https://betterhelp.com/EEM for 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a credentialed professional specific to your needs. What happens when the mind says no? And what happens when the body STOP? In this episode I analyse the behaviour of emotional eating shutdown, soothe and work with our childhood trauma
Disclaimer: this episode might be triggering if you have never delved into your childhood trauma
Episodes mentioned :
Susie Orbach’s Episode: https://anchor.fm/marilyn-rafih/episodes/Conversation-with-Susie-Orbach-e1kgfvq
A soothing exercise: https://anchor.fm/marilyn-rafih/episodes/A-Soothing-Exercise-to-Do-When-You-Are-About-to-Eat-Emotionally-e21nk4l
Empaths/Hypersensitive: https://anchor.fm/marilyn-rafih/episodes/Empaths--Emotional-Eating-A-Strong-Link-that-Can-be-Broken-e23ic1n
You can find me on social media, for Instagram it’s @emotionaleatingwithmarilyn and for Tiktok it’s @marilynrafih
More information on my EEM method and coaching sessions on my website: www.marilynrafih.com

Jul 28, 2023 • 20min
Holidays and Emotional Eating: A Helping Guide
If you are struggling, consider therapy with BetterHelp #ad. Click https://betterhelp.com/EEM for 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a credentialed professional specific to your needs. This episode was first published last summer 2022. I am republishing it this summer 2023 to help you navigate the holidays and avoid emotional eating. Episodes mentioned: Susie Orbach https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/emotional-eating-with-marilyn/id1621942339?i=1000570765934 and the saviour mentality https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/emotional-eating-with-marilyn/id1621942339?i=1000567792238 and You can find me on social media, for Instagram it’s @emotionaleatingwithmarilyn and for Tiktok it’s @marilynrafih
More information on my EEM method and coaching sessions on my website: www.marilynrafih.com

Jul 7, 2023 • 20min
I Keep on Procrastinating the Start of My Health Journey
If you are struggling, consider therapy with BetterHelp #ad. Click https://betterhelp.com/EEM for 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a credentialed professional specific to your needs. In this episode we talk about why we are afraid to start (yet again) our health journey.
Episodes mentioned :
Perfectionism: https://anchor.fm/marilyn-rafih/episodes/Perfectionism--Emotional-Eating-Friends-or-Foes-e20u1nb
Wabi Sabi Philosophy: https://anchor.fm/marilyn-rafih/episodes/I-am-Imperfect-and-thats-perfectly-OKOvercoming-emotional-eating-through-the-Wabi-Sabi-Philosophy-e1tic71
You can find me on social media, for Instagram it’s @emotionaleatingwithmarilyn and for Tiktok it’s @marilynrafih
More information on my EEM method and coaching sessions on my website: www.marilynrafih.com

Jun 30, 2023 • 22min
Understand What You Feel by Analysis What You Eat
If you are struggling, consider therapy with BetterHelp #ad. Click https://betterhelp.com/EEM for 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a credentialed professional specific to your needs. What if emotional eating was your emotional eating superpower? What if it could help you understand who you are? Follow me on Instagram @emotionaleatingwithmarilyn and Tiktok @marilynrafih and check my website on www.marilynrafih.com