You've tried every diet, counted every calorie, and switched up your workout routine more times than you can remember - but you still feel completely out of control around food. What if the reason you can't stop overeating has nothing to do with willpower, meal plans, or even the food itself? In this episode, we dig into why traditional weight loss approaches keep failing you and what your body is actually trying to communicate through your eating patterns. If you've ever found yourself asking "why can't I just stop eating when I'm not hungry?" this conversation will completely shift how you think about your struggle with food. The Real Work Podcast: Apply and Spotify Enter the Giveaway
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295 - The End of Why We Overeat (And What's Next)
After nearly six years of podcasting, Maggie and Ryan make a major announcement about the future of Why We Overeat. They share the honest truth about why they've decided to end this podcast and what they've learned about the limitations of staying focused on certain topics. The conversation reveals how much their understanding has evolved since the early days, and why they feel called to make a significant shift in their approach. They explain what's been frustrating them behind the scenes and why they can't continue down the same path. Plus, they share exciting news about what's coming next and how longtime listeners can be part of the transition. The Real Work Podcast: Apple and Spotify Enter the Giveaway
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294 - Why Your Life Still Feels Empty (Even If You Lost the Weight)
You've been told that losing weight will make you happier, more confident, and finally give you the life you want. But what happens when you actually reach that goal weight and still feel just as empty inside? This episode challenges the widespread belief that weight loss is the solution to deeper life problems. We explore why so many people achieve their "dream body" only to discover they're still battling the same internal struggles they had before. The conversation reveals how focusing on the scale can become a dangerous distraction from addressing the real issues causing emotional overeating in the first place. If you've ever wondered why the promise of weight loss never seems to deliver the fulfillment you expected, this episode will shift how you think about your relationship with your body and food. Click here to join vibe club
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293 - Why Fitness Trackers Are Making You More Anxious
In this episode, we dive deep into the unexpected dark side of fitness tracking technology. What happens when the tools meant to improve your health actually increase your anxiety and disconnect you from your body's natural wisdom? What We Discuss The Oura Ring Confession Why one host ditched their beloved fitness tracker after years of use The surprising relationship between data obsession and anxiety When "helpful" technology becomes a source of stress The Data Trap How checking your readiness score first thing in the morning affects your entire day The disconnect between how you actually feel vs. what your device tells you Why we've become fortune tellers using sleep and HRV data Your Body's Built-In Feedback System The information your body provides that no device can measure How civilization functioned for thousands of years without sleep tracking Why we've stopped trusting our own physical sensations The Obsession Cycle Signs that your fitness tracker has crossed from helpful to harmful The difference between awareness and compulsion When tracking becomes another form of self-abandonment Body vs. Brain Intelligence Why 95% of your subconscious mind lives in your body, not your head The tree metaphor: symptoms, behaviors, and root causes How chronic stress shows up in physical form The Whisper vs. The Scream How your body tries to communicate before things get serious Why we ignore subtle signals until they become impossible to miss The progression from anxiety to chronic symptoms Key Questions Explored What are you actually doing with all that health data? How has tracking changed your relationship with your body? When did we decide external metrics matter more than internal wisdom? What happens when you stop checking and start feeling? Who This Episode Is For Anyone who feels anxious checking their fitness tracker data People who've noticed their relationship with health tracking has become compulsive Those experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, or unexplained physical symptoms Anyone curious about reconnecting with their body's natural intelligence Resources Mentioned Vibe Club community for deeper nervous system work Gabor Maté's work on mind-body connection Dr. Joe Dispenza's teachings on subconscious mind and body
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292 - Top 4 Mindful Eating Habits
Ever feel like you're doing everything "right" but still can't figure out why you're overeating? You know you should listen to your hunger signals, stop when you're satisfied, and eat without distractions - but something keeps getting in the way. In this episode, we dive into why the simple tools for weight loss feel so impossibly hard to actually use. We explore the uncomfortable truth about why you can't seem to put your phone down during meals, why you eat like you're being chased by a tiger, and what's really happening when you look down and your plate is suddenly empty. If you've ever thought "I know what to do, I just can't seem to do it," this conversation will shed light on the real barriers between you and mindful eating - and why your resistance to slowing down might be the biggest obstacle of all. Click here to join vibe club
Want to lose weight without constantly fighting yourself? "Why We Overeat" takes a different approach to sustainable weight loss by uncovering the real reasons behind your eating habits. Each week, Maggie and Ryan share practical strategies to stop overeating, end emotional eating, and break free from the diet-binge cycle. Unlike traditional weight loss podcasts, we focus on the "why" behind your food choices and how your brain influences eating behaviors. Through candid conversations you'll discover how to create lasting change without restrictive diets or complicated food rules. Whether you struggle with stress eating, late-night snacking, or portion control, this podcast helps you understand your relationship with food and build sustainable habits that actually last. Join us to learn why addressing the root causes of overeating is the key to achieving your weight loss goals. Learn more at www.vibewithmaggie.com
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