117: Emotional Eating During the Holidays. How to Enjoy Food Without Guilt or Losing Control

Why does emotional eating feel harder during the holidays, even when you are doing everything “right?”In this solo episode of The Lizzie Ens Show, Lizzie breaks down the real root causes of emotional eating during the holiday season and why it is not a willpower problem. From stress and disrupted sleep to loneliness, nostalgia, cortisol spikes, and food guilt, you will learn exactly what is happening in your body and nervous system when cravings take over.Lizzie shares practical tools for setting boundaries without restriction, how to release the shame spiral after overindulging, and the science behind dopamine, desserts, and the “rule of three bites.” She also gives real-life strategies for navigating social pressure, holiday parties, and family dynamics without losing your peace or your progress.This episode is for you if you:Struggle with stress eating or binge eating during the holidaysFeel trapped in all-or-nothing thinking with foodWant to enjoy holiday meals without guiltAre healing your relationship with food and your bodyWant sustainable health without burnoutThis is not about perfection. It is about peace with food, with your body, and with yourself.We talk about:0:00 Why emotional eating spikes during the holidays3:00 Stress, sleep, cortisol, and cravings7:00 Loneliness, boredom, and emotional hunger12:00 Boundaries vs restriction with food and alcohol16:00 Dessert, dopamine, and the rule of three19:00 Why guilt is more harmful than sugar22:00 Mindful eating, digestion, and slowing down25:00 Holiday party strategies and what to bring28:00 Releasing guilt, resetting, and self-compassion31:00 Creating joy and connection beyond foodConnect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/ #EmotionalEating #HolidayEating #MindfulEating #FoodGuilt #WomensWellness #HormoneHealth #NervousSystemHealing #HolisticHealth #WellnessPodcast