Food Freedom Society Podcast

Kelly Lyons
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Jul 22, 2025 • 17min

Emotional Eating and the Illusion of Control: How to Calm the Storm Within

You’re not actually out of control—it just feels like it. In today’s episode, Kelly dives deep into one of the biggest hidden triggers behind emotional eating (especially for overstimulated moms), and shares what to do instead when life feels like it's spiraling.What to Listen For:What control has to do with your food habits (and why it matters)Why overstimulation can lead straight to the pantryWhat to do when your day starts in full-blown chaos modeWhy trying to "fix" your external world might be making things worseThe difference between real control vs. perceived controlPractical ways to feel safe and grounded—without foodLife gets messy. But feeling out of control doesn't mean you are out of control. This episode gives you tools and a powerful mindset shift that will help you respond differently—no food required.What can you expect from this podcast & future episodes?Bite-size episodes that are binge-able (no pun intended)!Tips to help you stop binging & overeatingA friendly face, hint of sarcasm & touch of tough love to help you be normal around food.Follow me for daily tips on Instagram! @kellylwellnessAre you ready to stop overeating and finally be in control around food? Watch my FREE training How to Stop Binge Eating (Without Cutting Out Your Favorite Foods) to learn how it’s possible! Connect with Kelly here: @kellylwellness kellylwellness.com/
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Jul 15, 2025 • 15min

How to Start Building Self Trust... Fast

 "I can't trust myself with carbs." Sound familiar? In this episode we are talking about the self-inflicted labels we put on ourselves and how to fix it. We're breaking down the mental traps that destroy self trust and revealing the key to finally feeling calm and confident with food.What to Listen For:What self trust really means in your food freedom journeyWhy the "angel vs. devil" food dialogue leads to mental exhaustionHow diet culture fuels your inner food warWhy perfection is NOT the goal (and actually makes things worse)The ladder metaphor that will rewire how you see progressWhat can you expect from this podcast & future episodes?Bite-size episodes that are binge-able (no pun intended)!Tips to help you stop binging & overeatingA friendly face, hint of sarcasm & touch of tough love to help you be normal around food.Follow me for daily tips on Instagram! @kellylwellnessAre you ready to stop overeating and finally be in control around food? Watch my FREE training How to Stop Binge Eating (Without Cutting Out Your Favorite Foods) to learn how it’s possible! Connect with Kelly here: @kellylwellness kellylwellness.com/
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Jul 8, 2025 • 18min

Four Mistakes That is Making Your Nighttime Binges Worse

Let’s talk about the truth behind nighttime binge eating and the mistakes you might be making without even knowing it. If you’re tired of eating "perfectly" all day only to unravel at night, I’m here to tell you you’re not broken. You're just stuck in a cycle that needs a different approach, and this episode is a great start! What to Listen For:Why mindful eating doesn’t actually help during a bingeWhat your body is really doing during a bingeHow emotional hunger disguises itself as nighttime snackingWhy avoiding trigger foods actually backfiresHow to use non-triggering exposure to stop fearing your favorite foodsWhat can you expect from this podcast & future episodes?Bite-size episodes that are binge-able (no pun intended)!Tips to help you stop binging & overeatingA friendly face, hint of sarcasm & touch of tough love to help you be normal around food.Follow me for daily tips on Instagram! @kellylwellnessAre you ready to stop overeating and finally be in control around food? Watch my FREE training How to Stop Binge Eating (Without Cutting Out Your Favorite Foods) to learn how it’s possible! Connect with Kelly here: @kellylwellness kellylwellness.com/
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Jul 1, 2025 • 17min

How I'm Handling Pregnancy + Weight Gain

Trigger Warning: PregnancyFeeling pressure to "get your body back" while you’re still growing a human? Let’s not. In this honest episode, Kelly shares her current pregnancy journey—including the physical struggles, mental shifts, and how she’s rewriting the narrative around weight gain and motherhood.What to Listen For:What postpartum preeclampsia taught her—and why she’s hyper-aware this pregnancyThe pressure of feeling like you “should” be glowing when you’re just… notThe myth of “getting your body back” and why it’s toxicHow her language shift  changed everythingWhat can you expect from this podcast & future episodes?Bite-size episodes that are binge-able (no pun intended)!Tips to help you stop binging & overeatingA friendly face, hint of sarcasm & touch of tough love to help you be normal around food.Follow me for daily tips on Instagram! @kellylwellnessAre you ready to stop overeating and finally be in control around food? Watch my FREE training How to Stop Binge Eating (Without Cutting Out Your Favorite Foods) to learn how it’s possible! Connect with Kelly here: @kellylwellness kellylwellness.com/
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Jun 24, 2025 • 13min

The ONE Theme of All Healthy Women on Vacation

You know that moment on vacation when the "F it" switch flips and suddenly you're in buffet-mode with zero brakes? Been there. In this episode, Kelly shares how you can take your habits with you—even to the beach. Learn the power of simple habits and how they help you feel good in your body, no detox required.What to Listen For:The two types of vacation mindsets—and why one keeps you stuck in the binge cycleThe real reason you're "good" before vacation but spiral once you get thereHow changing your language can change your results ("I have to" vs. "I am someone who")The link between identity and consistent healthy behaviorHow to feel emotionally grounded while traveling (yes, even with your in-laws)What can you expect from this podcast & future episodes?Bite-size episodes that are binge-able (no pun intended)!Tips to help you stop binging & overeatingA friendly face, hint of sarcasm & touch of tough love to help you be normal around food.Follow me for daily tips on Instagram! @kellylwellnessAre you ready to stop overeating and finally be in control around food? Watch my FREE training How to Stop Binge Eating (Without Cutting Out Your Favorite Foods) to learn how it’s possible! Connect with Kelly here: @kellylwellness kellylwellness.com/
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Jun 17, 2025 • 16min

Are You a Perfectionist with Food? Here's How it's Hurting You...

Ever felt like one "imperfect" bite sends you spiraling into a full-blown binge? Yeah, me too. In this raw and real episode, we dive into how perfectionism sets the stage for binge eating and how to stop the cycle. If you've ever said "I already messed up, might as well keep eating," this episode is for you.What to Listen For:The sneaky definition of perfectionism and how it shows up in your daily routinesWhat "perfect eating" really looks like (and how it sets you up to fail)Why one bite of a cookie can feel like a total disasterThe emotional spiral from "I messed up" to "I ate everything"Real-life examples from motherhood, fitness goals, and diet cultureHow rigid food rules create unbearable pressureWhat can you expect from this podcast & future episodes?Bite-size episodes that are binge-able (no pun intended)!Tips to help you stop binging & overeatingA friendly face, hint of sarcasm & touch of tough love to help you be normal around food.Follow me for daily tips on Instagram! @kellylwellnessAre you ready to stop overeating and finally be in control around food? Watch my FREE training How to Stop Binge Eating (Without Cutting Out Your Favorite Foods) to learn how it’s possible! Connect with Kelly here: @kellylwellness kellylwellness.com/
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May 27, 2025 • 15min

Is the Scale Sabotaging Your Progress? (Try This Instead)

Today’s episode is a game-changer. We’re talking about the emotional rollercoaster that is the bathroom scale — and why it’s NOT the best measure of progress. If you're ready to stop starting over every Monday and want to feel actually in control around food, you need to hear this.What to Listen For:The sneaky ways the scale controls your day (without you even realizing it)What a "love-hate relationship" with the scale really looks likeHow tying your self-worth to your weight sabotages your progressMy personal story with weighing myself multiple times a day10 factors that affect the number on the scale (that have nothing to do with body fat)How to shift your mindset and start your day with self-respect (not self-loathing)What can you expect from this podcast & future episodes?Bite-size episodes that are binge-able (no pun intended)!Tips to help you stop binging & overeatingA friendly face, hint of sarcasm & touch of tough love to help you be normal around food.Follow me for daily tips on Instagram! @kellylwellnessAre you ready to stop overeating and finally be in control around food? Watch my FREE training How to Stop Binge Eating (Without Cutting Out Your Favorite Foods) to learn how it’s possible! Connect with Kelly here: @kellylwellness kellylwellness.com/
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May 20, 2025 • 16min

Why Fullness Doesn’t Stop You From Eating (and What to Do About It)

We've all been there. You're stuffed but you still reach for another bite (or five). Why does this happen? And more importantly—how do you stop? Kelly dives into the emotional, psychological, and mindset-driven reasons why fullness isn't always the end of eating, and shares her top tips to shift from 'wtf why did am I still eating' to 'no thanks... I'm full!' What to Listen For:The light switch moment: when willpower disappears and eating kicks into autopilot.How trying to "get fullness right" backfires (and what to do instead).The real reason guilt and shame lead to more eating—not less.A simple but powerful mindset shift to end overeating before it starts.What your feelings have to do with your cravings (hint: everything).One question that can completely change the way you approach fullness.What can you expect from this podcast & future episodes?Bite-size episodes that are binge-able (no pun intended)!Tips to help you stop binging & overeatingA friendly face, hint of sarcasm & touch of tough love to help you be normal around food.Follow me for daily tips on Instagram! @kellylwellnessAre you ready to stop overeating and finally be in control around food? Watch my FREE training How to Stop Binge Eating (Without Cutting Out Your Favorite Foods) to learn how it’s possible! Connect with Kelly here: @kellylwellness kellylwellness.com/
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May 13, 2025 • 21min

How I’m Eating on an All-Inclusive Vacation

Whether you're jetting off to Europe or booking a solo hotel night, this episode has your back. Kelly gets real about how to enjoy vacation food without spiraling, how to stay satisfied, and how to break free from that "I’ll start over Monday" trap.What to Listen For:Kelly's past all-or-nothing vacation mentality and how it led to bingeingHow she used to prep for trips with toxic restriction (and what that led to)The surprising reason overindulging starts before the tripHow to identify what's worth it and what isn't when it comes to foodYou can eat the food, drink the drink, and still feel good on vacation. It just takes a little mindset work, loose planning, and tuning into what actually feels good for you. Let go of the food rules and say hello to beachside food freedom. Ready to take your next trip without the binge-restrict guilt cycle? Tune in now and send Kelly a DM @kellylwellness to share where you're headed next!✨ Are you ready to stop overeating and finally be in control around food? Watch my FREE training How to Stop Binge Eating (Without Cutting Out Your Favorite Foods) to learn how it’s possible! Episode Links: The Difference Between Foodie and Food Obsessed (Food Freedom Society Podcast Episode) Connect with Kelly here: @kellylwellness kellylwellness.com/
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May 6, 2025 • 16min

Is Having Structure with Your Meals a 'Bad' Thing?

If you've tried intuitive eating and ended up elbow-deep in a gallon of ice cream, this one's for you. Kelly dives into why structure matters, how to use it without triggering restriction, and what it looks like to find your own rhythm with food.What to Listen For:The biggest issue with going from diet rules to "just listen to your body"Why having no structure can increase food obsessionHow a simple meal schedule can reduce anxiety and binge urgesWhat true food freedom actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not 24/7 body love)The role of trial and error in finding your ideal eating routineCommon fears around structure and why they’re totally normalWhat can you expect from this podcast & future episodes?Bite-size episodes that are binge-able (no pun intended)!Tips to help you stop binging & overeatingA friendly face, hint of sarcasm & touch of tough love to help you be normal around food.Structure isn't a rulebook—it's a tool. When used intentionally, it can be your biggest asset on the road to food freedom. If you’re ready to stop starting over every Monday and actually find what works for you, hit play now. Be sure to subscribe to the show and join Kelly over on Instagram @kellylwellness. Want more? Check out the links below!Are you ready to stop overeating and finally be in control around food? Watch my FREE training How to Stop Binge Eating (Without Cutting Out Your Favorite Foods) to learn how it’s possible! Connect with Kelly here: @kellylwellness kellylwellness.com/

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