EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 45 MIN
363. Rewiring Your Brain To Stop Overeating with Dr. Laurel Mellin
from To Your Health · host Esther Avant
Overeating isn’t about willpower; it’s about your brain.In this episode, Dr. Laurel Mellin explains how Emotional Brain Training (EBT) can help you rewire the circuits that drive cravings and emotional eating.You’ll learn what’s really happening in your brain when you reach for food in moments of stress and simple strategies you can start using today to take control of your circuits, and create lasting freedom from overeating.Dr. Laurel Mellin is a health psychologist and nutritionist who during her more than 40 years as a professor at UCSF developed skills that address the root cause of why we overeat -- emotional brain training. She is a researcher, New York Times bestselling author and trains health professionals in the EBT methods. Her website is EBT.ORG.Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. Check out Esther’s website for more about her speaking, coaching, book, and more: http://estheravant.com/Buy Esther’s Book: To Your Health: https://a.co/d/iDG68qUEsther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.avantEsther’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estheravant/Learn more about 1:1 health & weight loss coaching: https://madebymecoaching.com/coaching
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Overeating isn’t about willpower; it’s about your brain.In this episode, Dr. Laurel Mellin explains how Emotional Brain Training (EBT) can help you rewire the circuits that drive cravings and emotional eating.You’ll learn what’s really happening in your brain when you reach for food in moments of stress and simple strategies you can start using today to take control of your circuits, and create lasting freedom from overeating.Dr. Laurel Mellin is a health psychologist and nutritionist who during her more than 40 years as a professor at UCSF developed skills that address the root cause of why we overeat -- emotional brain training. She is a researcher, New York Times bestselling author and trains health professionals in the EBT methods. Her website is EBT.ORG.Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. Check out Esther’s website for more about her speaking, coaching, book, and more: http://estheravant.com/Buy Esther’s Book: To Your Health: https://a.co/d/iDG68qUEsther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.avantEsther’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estheravant/Learn more about 1:1 health & weight loss coaching: https://madebymecoaching.com/coaching
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