Shame Isn’t Willpower: Why Emotional Eating Is Deeper Than You Think

Episode 113 Feel Out of Control Around Food? This Is Why.

Shame Isn’t Willpower: Why Emotional Eating Is Deeper Than You Think

Ever feel like your food choices are sabotaging your healing—no matter how hard you try to stay on track? What if it’s not about discipline or willpower at all?

In this episode, Healthy Habits & Lifestyle Coach Jovonnie sits down with Jessica Setnick, Eating Disorder Specialist and founder of IFEDD, to talk about the inner eater—the part of you that’s trying to feel safe, not just full. We dive deep into why emotional eating is not your fault, how shame keeps you stuck, and what true healing around food actually looks like.

If you’ve struggled with pelvic pain, hormonal chaos, chronic fatigue, or emotional eating, this conversation is a powerful reframe that could be the first step to freedom.

Connect with Eating Disorder Specialist Jessica Setnick: https://www.jessicasetnick.com/ on social media @JessicaSetnick @UnderstandingNutrition

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