147. How to Stop Emotional Eating Without Dieting or Willpower

If you're a midlife woman and have spent years bouncing between "being good" with food and "falling off track," this conversation will make you feel seen. In this episode, Julie Latz shares the story behind her decades-long cycle of binge eating, secrecy, and food obsession, and the exact mindset shift that helped her finally create peace with food. Julie opens up about how early messages around food and body image can quietly shape our relationship with eating for decades. We talk about why restriction fuels obsession, why moderation feels impossible when food has been labeled "forbidden," and how shame keeps women stuck in the same loop. Julie introduces a simple, practical framework that replaces willpower with what she calls "want power." It's not about perfection or fear-based rules. It's about pausing, tuning into what you truly want, and learning how to make choices that leave you feeling satisfied and emotionally steady. You'll also hear her "tricks to make it stick," including how to delay satisfaction, scale down portions without panic, and plan for real life so you don't end up making choices from desperation. If you've ever felt like food takes up too much space in your mind, this episode will help you see that a calmer, more empowered way is possible. About Julie Julie Latz spent 45 years struggling with binge and emotional eating before finding lasting freedom. She has lost 90 pounds without dieting, shame, or guilt, and now shares simple, practical tools to help people create a peaceful relationship with food so they can enjoy their lives without obsession or self-judgment. About Julie Join Julie's PEACEFUL EATERS Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/peacefuleater/ Website:  https://ron2276.wixsite.com/peacefuleater   Connect with Kim: Join the Cool Girl Collective 👉 Click Here to Join:  https://www.skool.com/coolgirlcollective/ Emotional Eats Podcast: Emotional Eats Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-eats-podcast-end-emotional-eating-weight/id1686639038 Website:  https://wellspringcounselingandhealth.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kimhynesmidlife/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@kimhynesmidlife YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Kimhynesmidlife Want to improve your midlife focus or sleep?  Check out Brain.fm.  This app has help me be more productive, get the best afternoon powernaps and bring down my nervous system….fast.  Get 30 days for free here.  https://www.brain.fm/kimhyneshealth   Get my favorite healthy Hot Chocolate (Organifi Chocolate Gold) here: https://www.organifishop.com/ Use code:  KIMH for 20 % off This dark chocolate tumeric tea helps promote relaxation and calm.  It's the perfect substitute for dessert and a great way to help promote sleep.   Other links Kim receives commission on some of these products which are used to continue providing free content and produce the Emotional Eats Podcast. LMNT http://elementallabs.refr.cc/kimhynes Disclaimer:  This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  Always consult with your medical practitioner before changing habits.  This podcast is not to take the place of medical or mental health professionals. If you enjoyed the episode, share and follow.  I would be so grateful.