When You Stop Emotional Eating and Start Feeling Your Feelings | Dr. Deb Butler

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Say YES to Edinburgh: A fully curated, all-inclusive journey through the gardens and castles of Edinburgh, paired with exceptional dining, private tours, and unforgettable moments woven seamlessly together. July 6-10, 2026Reserve your spot here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/edinburghIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Dr. Deb Butler, former chiropractor turned mindset and weight coach who helps women understand why they overeat and teaches them to feel their feelings instead of filling them with food. After 30 years working on people's bodies, Dr. Deb realized she was better at getting into their heads, so she pivoted to brain-based eating and emotional work.They explore:Why overeating isn't self-sabotage (it's your brain trying to take care of you)The difference between filling your feelings and feeling your feelingsWhy enjoying food mindfully is beautiful when you're not using it to avoid what you're feelingThis is a conversation about agency, permission, and the messy middle of transformation. This episode invites you to consider: What if you're not broken? What if your brain is just trying to help? And what if the only permission you're waiting for is your own?Connect with Dr. Deb:Instagram @drdebbutlerHer Podcast, Thinner Peace in Menopause and Beyond: https://podcasts.apple.com/do/podcast/thinner-peace-in-menopause/id1097852666?l=en-GBWebsite: DrDebButler.comQuiz: https://drdebbutler.com/foodquizReferenced in this Episode:Coffee Chat with Dr. Deb: https://youtu.be/en1B3hQq3Tk?si=zxnfVnjp_9l7x4yqThe Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://a.co/d/03H4uKIR________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to [email protected] Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.