In this episode, Jana and Margot get real about what’s actually driving emotional eating and why it has nothing to do with willpower, self-control, or being “bad with food.” If you’ve ever felt out of control around eating, stuck in the restrict-then-binge cycle, or overwhelmed by food rules that leave you exhausted and ashamed, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Expect clarity, compassion, and grounded truth about the real reasons women struggle with food and how healing your relationship with eating starts with reconnecting to your body, your hunger, and yourself.

They get into:
😩 Why emotional eating is often a response to under eating, chronic restriction, stress, and unmet needs and how it shows up as food noise, late night snacking, guilt, or feeling “out of control”
🧐 How learning to honor hunger, neutralize food rules, and build awareness around emotions helps you stop fearing food and start trusting your body again
📈 Why nourishing yourself consistently, allowing all foods, and creating space between emotions and eating leads to sustainable change and a healthier relationship with food and yourself

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👩About About Margot Whitney
Margot (MS, RD, LDN) is a Registered Dietitian and the owner of Margot Whitney Nutrition. She helps women navigate the challenges of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum through a personalized, judgment-free approach. Her goal is to help women feel their best, improve their relationship with food, and build sustainable habits that support health in every season of motherhood.

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