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Eating Habits for Life

Eating Habits for Life

Kate Johnston 254 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

Eating Habits for Life is a podcast for women who feel disciplined and successful in other areas of life but struggle with food, eating habits, and weight. Hosted by Kate Johnston, a former physician assistant and now an eating habits and weight-loss coach, it examines what really drives emotional eating, stress eating, overeating, binge eating, cravings, and mindless eating. Episodes explore how mindset, emotions, stress, perfectionism, the nervous system, and deeply ingrained habits keep people stuck in cycles like starting over every Monday. The aim is to help listeners build healthy eating habits and a calm, sustainable relationship with food.

Episodes

Failing at Food and Weight? Here's What You're Missing
Failing at Food and Weight? Here's What You're Missing Sep 15, 2026 21:07 If you've lost the same 10 or 15 pounds more than once, or you're stuck in a cycle of struggling to feel in control around food, there's a reason it keeps happening, and it's not what you think.I break down what's actually going on in your head that keeps you looping on food and weight, even when you're doing all the right things.I share a client story with two specific shifts that finally broke h
Overeating at Restaurants (Plus a Powerful Mindset Shift to Stop)
Overeating at Restaurants (Plus a Powerful Mindset Shift to Stop) Sep 8, 2026 17:54 She pushed her plate away, boxed up the rest, and walked out of the restaurant without a second thought, and it had nothing to do with willpower.In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I break down the one automatic thought that keeps so many high-achieving women eating past full every time they go out to eat.You'll hear exactly how one of my clients caught that thought and flipped it, and why
Why You Stress Eat Even When You "Know Better"
Why You Stress Eat Even When You "Know Better" Sep 1, 2026 15:22 You have a habit of eating snacks or sweets when stressed, but even when you're aware, you do it anyway. And the reason why isn't what you think.In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I'm shedding light on why you stress eat even when you know better, plus giving you 3 quick steps to start breaking your stress eating habits.Listen in so you can go from feeling frustrated, discouraged and power
Being Tired and Your Eating Habits: You Have More Control Than You Think
Being Tired and Your Eating Habits: You Have More Control Than You Think Aug 25, 2026 21:54 If your eating habits suffer when you're exhausted, this episode explains exactly why that happens and how to stop feeling like tiredness controls your food choices.I break down what's actually happening in your brain when you're running on empty, and why willpower isn't as "offline" as you think.I share a personal example from marathon training nights when I'm completely wiped out, plus a client
How Burnout Hijacks Your Eating Habits (And What to Do About It)
How Burnout Hijacks Your Eating Habits (And What to Do About It) Aug 18, 2026 22:41 If you're in burnout and wondering why you're eating when not hungry, overeating, or snacking on "junk" or sweets, there's definitely a link.I'm walking you through what's actually happening in your nervous system during burnout, why it makes food feel like relief, and a real client story that shows exactly how this shows up in a busy career and family life.I'm giving you 3 simple nervous system r
How to Stop Boredom Eating
How to Stop Boredom Eating Aug 11, 2026 16:45 If boredom makes you feel that urge to eat something crunchy and salty or something sweet, I want you to know the "problem" is not what you think. And if the problem isn't what you think, the solution isn't either.In this episode of Eating Habits for Life, I break down what's actually happening in your brain when boredom hits, and why it feels especially uncomfortable if you're a woman who's used
When You Know You're Not Hungry, But Eat Anyway
When You Know You're Not Hungry, But Eat Anyway Aug 4, 2026 16:06 You know you're not hungry, but you eat the cookies, crackers with hummus, or nuts anyway. If that's ever left you confused or frustrated with yourself, this episode is for you.I'm breaking down exactly what's happening in your brain when exhaustion and decision fatigue take over after a long shift, and why your prefrontal cortex checks out before your primitive brain takes the wheel.If you're a h
7 Signs You're Relying on Willpower to Lose Weight
7 Signs You're Relying on Willpower to Lose Weight Jul 28, 2026 16:46 If healthy eating only works when life is calm and falls apart the second things get stressful, this episode is for you.I'm walking through 7 signs you're relying on willpower to lose weight, instead of habits that actually stick.As a former Physician Assistant with 15 years in healthcare, I see this pattern constantly in the women I coach, especially Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, and
Why it's Hard to Stop Overeating Sweets in Healthcare (Plus 3 Steps to Stop)
Why it's Hard to Stop Overeating Sweets in Healthcare (Plus 3 Steps to Stop) Jul 21, 2026 22:09 If you've ever found yourself standing in the break room eating the leftover cupcakes from your colleague's birthday, or going to town on the cookies on the couch at night, this episode is for you.I'm breaking down why sweets feel almost impossible to resist during a busy shift, and why that has nothing to do with willpower or self control.As a former Physician Assistant of 15 years, I know firsth
How Do I Stop Thinking About Food? 3 Key Steps for Women in Healthcare
How Do I Stop Thinking About Food? 3 Key Steps for Women in Healthcare Jul 16, 2026 10:36 If you're a busy woman in healthcare who's exhausted by constant food thoughts, food noise, emotional eating, or stress eating, this episode shares the 3 proven steps to quiet your mind—without relying on willpower, restrictive dieting, or GLP-1 weight loss medications.You'll learn how to stop obsessing over food by changing your environment, eating enough during the day, and, most importantly, br
Emotional Eating Isn't a Weakness, Your Brain Thinks Discomfort Is Danger
Emotional Eating Isn't a Weakness, Your Brain Thinks Discomfort Is Danger Jul 14, 2026 16:32 If you've ever gone straight for the crackers or the cookies after a brutal day and then spent the next hour beating yourself up over it, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down why emotional eating isn't a sign of weakness or a lack of self control, but your brain doing exactly what it's built to do: protect you from discomfort. I share a story about my dog Jonny during a thunderstorm to make
No Time to Eat During Your Healthcare Shift? 5 Hidden Effects + How to Fix It
No Time to Eat During Your Healthcare Shift? 5 Hidden Effects + How to Fix It Jul 7, 2026 21:49 If you're skipping meals all day at work and then losing control around food the second you walk in the door, this episode breaks down exactly why that happens and what to do about it.I explain the hidden effects of underfueling during a healthcare shift, why "I don't have time to eat" is a thought, not a fact, and how that one belief is quietly setting you up to overeat at night and for night sna

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