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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 1H 21M

#1 Body Image Expert: How to Repair Your Relationship with Your Body & Food

from The Mel Robbins Podcast · host SiriusXM Podcasts

If you feel like you have a complicated relationship with your body, food, and eating, you’re not the only one. Mel has gotten thousands of messages asking for an episode about emotional eating and body image, which is why she invited a world-renowned expert to talk about this topic with you. Today, Dr. Rachel Goldman is here for you. Dr. Goldman is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist and NYU professor who has spent more than a decade working with thousands of people struggling with emotional eating, obesity, disordered eating, and struggles with body image. She has an empowering perspective on body image, weight, wellness, and food, and today she's here to talk about body image and the way food can quietly turn into a coping mechanism. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: -Stop emotional eating -Break the binge–restrict cycle -Interrupt stress-driven cravings -Understand the biology behind urges and overeating -Rebuild trust with your body -Create sustainable, supportive habits without punishment or shame For anyone who feels confused, stuck, exhausted, or unsure what “healthy” even means anymore, this conversation brings clarity, relief, and offers a new way forward, one rooted in understanding your body instead of fighting it. This conversation is grounded in science and offers you tools that actually work. Dr. Goldman will change the way you think about your body, your cravings, and your ability to feel good about yourself again. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.   If you liked the episode, check out this one next: #1 Mindset Expert: Simple Mindset Shifts That Transform Your Body, Energy, & Life Connect with Mel:     Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram  The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you feel like you have a complicated relationship with your body, food, and eating, you’re not the only one. Mel has gotten thousands of messages asking for an episode about emotional eating and body image, which is why she invited a world-renowned expert to talk about this topic with you. Today, Dr. Rachel Goldman is here for you. Dr. Goldman is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist and NYU professor who has spent more than a decade working with thousands of people struggling with emotional eating, obesity, disordered eating, and struggles with body image. She has an empowering perspective on body image, weight, wellness, and food, and today she's here to talk about body image and the way food can quietly turn into a coping mechanism. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: -Stop emotional eating -Break the binge–restrict cycle -Interrupt stress-driven cravings -Understand the biology behind urges and overeating -Rebuild trust with your body -Create sustainable, supportive habits without punishment or shame For anyone who feels confused, stuck, exhausted, or unsure what “healthy” even means anymore, this conversation brings clarity, relief, and offers a new way forward, one rooted in understanding your body instead of fighting it. This conversation is grounded in science and offers you tools that actually work. Dr. Goldman will change the way you think about your body, your cravings, and your ability to feel good about yourself again. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: #1 Mindset Expert: Simple Mindset Shifts That Transform Your Body, Energy, & Life Connect with Mel: Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer

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