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108. How to Stop Afternoon and Evening Emotional Eating

May 26, 2025

If you find yourself turning to food between 4 and 6 p.m., this episode is for you.

In this episode, I open up about a deeply relatable pattern so many women face—emotional eating after work and before dinner. This is often the time of day when cravings hit the hardest and shame sets in quickly.  We turn to food to cope with the stress of the day as we transition from kids, day, work to home life and evening.

I share my personal story and the real physiological, emotional, and psychological triggers that contribute to late afternoon and early evening binges. We’ll explore why this happens, why it’s not about willpower and discipline, and what your body and mind are really asking for in those moments.

You are not alone and you are not weak.  Your body is smart and needs something. Learn what it needs to stop the late day  and after dinner over snacking.

You’ll walk away with insights and tools to break this cycle—not through dieting or self-blame, but through self-awareness, nourishment, and compassion.

Key Takeaways

  • You are not alone in your struggles with food.
  • Afternoon cravings are often tied to blood sugar, stress, and depletion.
  • Emotional eating is a response to emotional and physical needs—not a sign of failure.
  • Understanding your emotional triggers can help shift behavior.
  • The shame loop reinforces emotional eating. Self-compassion is a key to change.
  • A supportive environment and small pre-planned choices can make a big impact.
  • Regulating your nervous system and creating new transition habits can stop the binge before it starts.
  • You deserve to care for yourself without guilt.

Highlights:

00:00 – Understanding Emotional Eating Patterns
02:52 – Physiological and Emotional Triggers
06:11 – The Shame Loop and Its Impact
08:53 – Identifying Needs Beyond Food
12:04 – Practical Tips for Transitioning Home
14:50 – Emotional Tools for Managing Cravings
18:08 – Creating a Supportive Environment
21:01 – Wrapping Up: Finding Balance and Support

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