Summary:   If you struggle with emotional eating, binging, or feeling like you’re being controlled by food, today’s episode is for you! Today’s guest is Meredith Ries, a therapist turned health coach who is working towards helping women create healthier relationships with food. They talk about everything from how to get a handle on your emotions and break free from diet culture to learning how to be in tune with your body.    Key Takeaways:   02:36 - Meredith shares her start as a therapist turned health coach 08:47 - How our emotions affect our behavior & how it stemmed from childhood 12:30 - Rebel mindset and how it leads to binge eating, using food as a relief  16:05 - Identifying emotional triggers 21:03 - Typical behavioral patterns with people who struggle with emotional eating 24:28 - Learning to say “no” to the people pushers 29:42 - How to be more mindful of your eating habits 32:22 - Building healthy coping mechanisms & strategies  34:17 - Techniques & practices to help you navigate your emotional landscape 39:28 - Tools & resources if certain foods trigger you to binge eat    Resources Mentioned:   Sign up and join The Goddess Body Project 12 week program! Check out the Practice Better App Books by Brene Brown: Daring Greatly and Rising Strong The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Connect with Meredith Ries:   Website: https://www.meredithriescoaching.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithriescoaching/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meredithries  Connect with Diane:   GET ON MY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro   Ask me anything! E-mail: diane@venusfitnessstudio.com   Work with Diane:   Get your personalized Physique Assessment here!  Apply to be on our Competition Team HERE Check out the Ditch Deprivation 12 week Diet Coaching Program Check out the New Client Offer at Venus  Join the Sensual Dance Movement and feel confident in your skin Get your FREE backstage packing list for competition here   Fuel Your Body with the Goods:   Cured Nutrition Code: BossBitch saves 20% off first order Fave Boss Bitch Protein Bars - Built Bars *Use Promo Code: “Diane” at check out Try Meal Prep Delivery with FitKitchen Code: Diane10  Try this Energy Shot from Magic Mind - Code: BBRadio for 20% off first order Visit Titan Nutrition for the exclusive offer for BossBitch listeners *Promo code BossBitch at check out Visit HiYo for 20% off non-alcoholic beverages HERE  Nutrishop Supplement Shop - Code: BossBitch (free shipping)    Dress Up & Show Up Like a Boss Bitch:   Get $10 off Bombshell Sports Wear HERE For 15% off at Pseudo Force Studio Apparel, use Code: BossBitch Salty Savage Fitness Apparel Code: AmandaGlitters For 15% off your purchase at Toxic Angels Bikinis use Code: Diane