Why Diets Don’t Work: The Truth About Emotional Eating and Body Image

In this episode host Nicole Johnson sits down with Trisha Nelson, author and emotional eating expert, to explore the deep-rooted causes of emotional eating and how to heal your relationship with food. Trisha shares her personal journey of overcoming emotional eating, revealing how unresolved family trauma can impact eating behaviors and body image.Together, they unpack the PEP Formula—Trisha’s proven method for identifying and managing the emotional triggers behind food cravings. The discussion also dives into the dangers of diet culture, the mental toll of body image expectations, and why sustainable change requires self-awareness and community support.If you've struggled with emotional eating, body shame, or yo-yo dieting, this conversation offers actionable tools and heartfelt encouragement to help you break free—for good.Resources mentioned:Follow Tricia on Insta HERECheck Out her free Quiz HEREBuy her book HEREFollow Nicole on Insta HERE