If you've ever felt like your past diets disqualify you from success… this episode is for you.

In today's conversation, Steph and I are reframing one of the biggest mindset traps keeping women stuck in the binge–restrict cycle: believing that past "failures" mean you're broken.

Spoiler alert! They don't. They're actually required.

We talk about why perfection is NOT the goal, why setbacks are part of the process (not a sign to quit), and how to stop letting overeating moments spiral into guilt, shame, and another "I'll start over Monday" plan.

This episode is all about learning how to fail forward, and use those moments as fuel instead of proof you can't change.

You'll walk away with:

• A powerful reframe that instantly softens food guilt

• How to separate your identity from your eating behaviors

• A simple way to extract lessons from overeating (without beating yourself up)

• Why planning for imperfection actually builds confidence

• Practical steps you can start using TODAY to break the cycle

If you're burned out on dieting but still want change, press play. This one might shift everything.

You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.

If January feels more exhausting than exciting, this episode is for you.

Steph and I break down why New Year's resolutions hit differently when you have a long history of dieting and why extreme plans, fast starts, and "I can't mess this up again" thinking often lead straight back to overeating and guilt.

We talk about how urgency and fear drive overly restrictive rules, why those rules backfire, and what it actually takes to stop the cycle without giving up on your goals.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why motivation fades faster each year you diet

• How extreme rules fuel overeating and binge cycles

• How to respond to slip-ups without starting over

• What it means to become a different eater, not just follow another plan

• Simple mindset shifts you can start using today to create consistency

If you're tired of restarting and want a calmer, more sustainable way forward, this episode will help you do January differently.

🎧 Press play and let's break the cycle.

You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.

In this week's episode of Outsmart Overeating, we're talking about that weird week between Christmas and New Year's—leftovers everywhere, days blending together, and the "New Year, New Me!" messaging all over the internet.

If you've ever felt frustrated with resolutions that fizzle out by February, this episode is for you. We're breaking down why traditional goal-setting fails and showing you how to create goals that actually fit your life, your habits, and your brain. No extreme detoxes. No overnight transformations. No perfection. Just realistic, actionable steps you can implement today.

Here's what we cover:

• Why resolutions fail: Most goals are based on wishful thinking or past patterns, not the realities of life, stress, and cravings.

• Reflect before you set a goal: Identify your real motivations, obstacles, and the habits that have tripped you up in the past.

• Mindset matters: Learn how to bounce back after slips without spiraling into guilt or shame.

• Sustainable, repeatable goals: Simple habits you can do even on your worst day—not just your perfect day.

• Accountability is key: Use accountability to prioritize your goals and stay on track when life gets messy.

• Plan for your life, not a fantasy version of yourself: From workouts to meal planning, create goals that match your real-life schedule and responsibilities.

• Habit stacking for long-term change: Small, consistent actions over time lead to transformation and freedom from food obsession.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a framework for setting goals that actually stick, a plan that works with your life, and a mindset shift that helps you feel in control around food... without extreme dieting.

If you're tired of resolutions that fizzle, binge-restrict cycles, and want this new year's resolution to be a success, this episode is your starting point.

You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.

If the holidays leave you feeling exhausted, out of control around food, and wondering why you can't just stop, this episode is for you.

In this week's Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph Miramontes and I unpack a pattern I see constantly in chronic dieters: overeating isn't a willpower problem, it's a rest problem. When your life is nonstop go-go-go and food becomes the only way you pause, overeating becomes predictable.

We talk about why burned-out dieters struggle most during the holidays, how hustle culture and perfectionism fuel emotional eating, and the key difference between collapsing from exhaustion and becoming a steady rester... someone who rests on purpose before cravings take over.

You'll walk away with simple, actionable ways to slow down, reduce urges, and enjoy holiday food without guilt or starting over in January.

Plus, I'm sharing a FREE mini training + workbook with a clear, doable strategy to prevent overeating at holiday parties, so you can enjoy the food and the season.

Press play if you're ready to stop relying on food for relief and start feeling in control of what and how much you eat, at all times.

You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.

If you feel "addicted" to snacking, pulled to food even when you're full, or stuck in a nightly cycle of overeating and guilt, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph Miramontes and I break down a Reddit post that perfectly captures what so many chronic dieters experience, especially during the holidays: constant food noise, autopilot snacking, and the belief that willpower is the problem.

Spoiler: it's not.

We unpack what's actually driving these urges -- habit loops, restriction, and sneaky thoughts that keep you stuck -- and show you how to interrupt them without cutting out foods or relying on discipline.

You'll also get access to my FREE workbook: "25 Mic-Drop Scripts to Clap Back at 'One Bite Won't Hurt' and 24 Other Sneaky Thoughts That Sabotage Weight Loss," so you're not trying to fight urges in the moment without a plan.

You're not broken. You're not addicted. You've just been solving the wrong problem, and this episode shows you a better way.

If you've ever woken up after an overeat already planning how to "fix it," this episode will feel like a relief.

I'm Leslie Hooper, and today Coach Steph Miramontes and I break down exactly what to do after an overeat so you can stop the shame spiral, stop the compensating, and stop letting one slip turn into a full-on derailment.

Most dieters think the overeat is the problem, but it's really the guilt, judgment, and "I blew it" thinking that keeps you stuck in binge/restrict cycles.

In this episode, we'll show you the simple, grounded strategy our clients use to recover quickly, rebuild trust with their bodies, and make their next decision the one that moves them forward.

You'll learn:

• What naturally thin eaters do after an overeat (it's not what you think)

• The surprisingly simple step that stops the spiral instantly

• How to look at overeats without shame so you can learn from them

• Why one overeat does not ruin your progress

• How to shorten the gap between overeating and getting back on track... without punishment or restriction

If you're tired of letting overeats snowball into all-day (or all-week) chaos, this episode will show you how to bounce back with confidence and clarity.

Press play and learn how to recover from an overeat without allowing it to ruin your day. You can start by purchasing Season's Eatings: Your Holiday Plate Playbook mini-course today!

You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.

If the holidays already have you stressing about seeing people you haven't seen in a while—especially if your body has changed—you're definitely not the only one.

Coach Steph and I get into all of that in this episode: why these moments bring up old insecurities, and how you can show up confidently in the body you have today.

No waiting on the weight. No hiding in photos. No shrinking yourself to make everyone else comfortable.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why holiday gatherings trigger old body insecurities

• How your brain interprets weight changes (and why it feels so intense)

• What to say or do when someone comments on your body or your plate

• Simple mindset shifts to stop spiraling

• How to enjoy the holidays without obsessing over food or "making up for it"

If you're tired of sitting on the sidelines or feeling like you need to "fix" yourself before you can enjoy your life, this episode will feel like a deep exhale—and give you tools you can use immediately.

Press play and let's make this holiday season about memories, not macros. You can start by purchasing Season's Eatings: Your Holiday Plate Playbook mini-course today!

You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.

If Thanksgiving has you feeling excited and secretly anxious about losing control around food, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.

This week, Coach Steph and I break down four real Reddit posts from people navigating the same holiday struggles you are: multiple Thanksgiving meals, pressure to "live a little," panic over leftovers, and the urge to skip meals to "save up" for dinner.

Instead of tired dieting tips, we're giving you psychology-based, binge-free strategies to help you:

• Handle double (or triple) Thanksgiving meals without spiraling
• Stop the "skip breakfast so you don't overdo it later" cycle
• Keep leftovers from triggering binges
• Set boundaries with food-pushy family members

If years of dieting have made holidays feel like all-or-nothing eating events, this conversation will show you the calmer, saner middle ground.

Press play and let's make this holiday season the most intentional, enjoyable one you've ever had... and you can start by purchasing Season's Eatings: Your Holiday Plate Playbook mini-course today!

You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.