Overcome stress eating in 3 steps - for women with demanding careers

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Healthy Diary Podcast – I can hardly believe we made it here! Two years of sharing weekly insights, tips, and strategies for busy professional women like you who want to feel confident, healthy, and happy in their skin without restrictions, tracking, or hours in the kitchen or gym. I am so grateful for every single listener who’s been on this journey with me – and if you’re new here, welcome! You’re in the right place to finally make weight loss simple, sustainable, and enjoyable.

In this milestone episode, I’m sharing something close to my heart: how to overcome stress eating. I know this is something so many of us struggle with, especially when juggling demanding jobs, family, and personal commitments. I used to be in that exact place, and today I’m walking you through my three-step method to take control of stress eating without guilt, restriction, or willpower struggles.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why stress eating isn’t about willpower or discipline – it’s a coping mechanism.
2. Step 1: Interrupt the Pattern – How to pause the autopilot stress-eating cycle and give your nervous system space to reset.
3. Step 2: Nourish Your Body – Why skipping meals or under-eating fuels cravings and overeating, and how to structure your day for stable energy.
4. Step 3: Give Your Emotions a Place to Go – Build an emotional outlet toolbox to release stress without food.
5. How to start practicing these steps today for long-lasting results.
6. My special celebration offer for episode 100: the first five women to book a coaching call get an extra 4 weeks of coaching for free, taking you closer to your goal of losing 8–15 kg in the 16-week program.

This episode is packed with practical strategies that have helped me and my clients finally break the cycle of emotional and stress eating while creating healthy, sustainable habits that fit into a busy life.

Remember, this is about progress, not perfection. You don’t need more willpower; you just need the right systems, structure, and mindset.

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

1. Apply for coaching: HERE
2. Follow Angela on Instagram: HERE