Re-Release Episode 152: The Overthink-Proof Plate—3 Formulas For Healthy Eating

Episode Description:

In this solo episode, I’m walking you through one of my favorite tools for simplifying healthy eating.

Instead of obsessing over numbers or feeling paralyzed by food rules, I’m sharing an easy way to build balanced meals and snacks without the stress. I call it the Overthink-Proof Plate—a flexible, judgment-free framework I’ve been using with clients and patients for years. You’ll learn simple formulas that support steady energy, better moods, and fewer blood sugar crashes.

We’ll talk about what a “balanced” plate actually looks like, how to stop second-guessing your food choices, and why a little chocolate after dinner might not be a problem at all. There’s a lot of permission in this episode—permission to eat, enjoy, and focus on what feels good in your body.

Key Takeaways:

• Why overthinking your meals usually backfires—and what to try instead
  
  

• How a simple plate formula can support energy, focus, and fewer cravings
  
  

• The real deal on popcorn (yep, we’re going there) and other snack-time decisions
  
  

• What balanced actually looks like on your plate—without calorie-counting
  
  

• Why giving yourself permission to enjoy food might be the healthiest move you make

If you’ve been stuck in food rules that suck the joy out of eating, this episode is a gentle reminder that nutrition can be both nourishing and sustainable. Building a plate that works for your body doesn’t have to feel complicated—it just needs to make sense for you.

Listen in, take what serves you, and give yourself some credit—you’re doing better than you think.

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