Food Freedom Society Podcast

Raise your hand if you’ve ever spiraled trying to perfectly track your macros or stressed about getting enough protein in your breakfast. 🙋‍♀️ Yeah, me too. But here’s the thing: protein is important, but not at the expense of your sanity (or your carbs). In this episode, I’m back with the amazing Holly Perkins to talk about why protein myths are keeping you stuck and what the science really says about how much you need. What to Listen For:The biggest protein myths circulating on social media and the truth behind them.How obsessing over protein can actually backfireThe ISSN-backed range of how much protein women actually need.When you actually do need the higher end of protein intake (hint: not as often as you think).Why carbs are not the enemy—and how pairing them with protein regulates blood sugar.The connection between overeating, food obsession, and strict dieting rules.Why strength training is a non-negotiable for women (and how carbs + protein fuel it best).Important Links: Register for Holly's FREE Muscle Mastery Training on September 18th by clicking HERE! 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! @kellylyonscoachingAre 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: IG: @kellylyonscoaching kellylyonscoaching.com

I have the honor of welcoming back Dr. Stephanie Lopez, former NASA psychologist to the Food Freedom Society Podcast. We are unpacking the emotional root causes of binge eating, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and control. If you’ve ever felt like you're spiraling from “just one cookie,” or that you constantly need to have everything figured out, this episode will speak directly to your soul.Dr. Steph shares how trying to control everything in life (including food) is often a protective mechanism rooted in anxiety, fear, and insecurity. We are exploring how intrusive thoughts, mom guilt and the all or nothing mentality show up in our daily life - and talk about how to break free. 🔑 What You’ll Learn:The hidden payoffs of self-sabotage (yes, they exist!)Why perfectionism and people-pleasing are just masks for deeper fearsThe emotional roots of control and how to start releasing itThe three core insecurities that fuel all-or-nothing thinkingWhat 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! @kellylyonscoachingAre 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: IG: @kellylyonscoaching kellylyonscoaching.com

If you watched The Biggest Loser religiously back in the day (hello, same), you might remember the dramatic weight drops and emotional finales. But a new Netflix documentary just exposed the dangerous truth behind the show, and I'm here to break it down and taco' bout it! What to Listen For:What made The Biggest Loser such a cultural phenomenon (and why it was so dangerous)What metabolic adaptation is and how it set contestants up to regain the weightWhy so many former viewers (myself included) binge-ate while watching the showThe emotional damage from "temptation challenges" and shame-based weight loss tacticsWhat 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! @kellylyonscoachingAre 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: IG: @kellylyonscoaching kellylyonscoaching.com

If the idea of working out makes you roll your eyes and make up every excuse in the book, this one's for you. Kelly is breaking down the pressure-filled, all-or-nothing approach to exercise and giving you real talk and smart strategies that will help you move your body in ways that actually make you feel good (no bootcamp required).What to Listen For:How to find a type of movement that feels funThe truth behind trendy Instagram fitness fadsTips for identifying the best time of day for YOU to work outThe #1 way to stop quitting your workout routineKelly's step-by-step strategy to set yourself up for successThe sneaky mindset trick to get out of bed and exerciseWhat 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: IG: @kellylyonscoaching kellylyonscoaching.com

Think you're the only one who caves into nighttime snacks because your partner brings out the chips? Spoiler: you're not. In this real-talk episode, I’m sharing why this happens, how to navigate those tricky late-night moments, and how to take your power back—even when your partner has a second helping.What to Listen For:How to have supportive conversations with your partner (without starting a fight)The biggest mindset trap that causes us to give in to late-night cravingsHow food becomes a form of connection (and what to do about it)Sneaky ways to change your environment and reduce nighttime food triggersOne question that helps you avoid mindless snacking instantlyHow to say "yes" to connection without saying "yes" to bingeingLate-night snacking doesn’t have to run the show. With the right mindset, open communication, and a few tweaks to your environment, you can stay in control around food—even when your partner is eating. 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! @kellylyonscoachingConnect with Kelly here: IG: @kellylyonscoaching kellylyonscoaching.com

Let’s talk boredom eating — because if you’ve ever wandered into the kitchen just to avoid your own thoughts, this one’s for you. Today, I’m giving you real talk on why boredom isn’t the enemy and how your eating habits might be trying to tell you something more.What to Listen For:How compulsive eating is tied to productivity guiltThe difference between being bored vs. emotionally triggeredWhat Dr. Becky teaches about boredom (and why it applies to you, too)A mindset shift that makes rest feel safe instead of shamefulHow hustle culture trains us to fear downtimeThe #1 thing you must do to get comfortable with restWhat 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! @kellylyonscoachingAre 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: IG: @kellylyonscoaching kellylyonscoaching.com

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! @kellylyonscoachingAre 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: IG: @kellylyonscoaching kellylyonscoaching.com

 "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! @kellylyonscoachingAre 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: IG: @kellylyonscoaching kellylyonscoaching.com

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! @kellylyonscoachingAre 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: IG: @kellylyonscoaching kellylyonscoaching.com

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! @kellylyonscoachingAre 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: IG: @kellylyonscoaching kellylyonscoaching.com