Sep 7, 2026
Welcome to the Emotional Eats Podcast!
Maybe it's more joy. More fun. More connection. More freedom.
Or maybe you've spent so many years being the mom, the caregiver, the responsible one, the strong one, that somewhere along the way you stopped asking yourself a really important question: What do I actually want?
In this episode, Caroline (Caro) de Posada and I talk about what happens when the life you've built looks good on paper, but something still feels off. We get into the guilt that can come with admitting you're not happy with something you think you should be grateful for, the identities you've carried for years, and the fear that can keep you choosing what's familiar even when you know you want something different.
We also talk about permission. Permission to change your mind. To break some of the rules you've been living by. To stop waiting until you lose the weight, the kids grow up, work slows down, or everything finally falls into place before you let yourself enjoy your life.
And Caro gives us a simple way to start: Notice. Name. Nurture. You don't need to overhaul your life. You need to start paying attention to what's working, what you want, and the next small step that moves you toward it.
In This Episode:
If you are looking to get back to yourself, this is the episode for you!
About Caroline de Posada
Caroline de Posada is a bilingual life coach, speaker, and podcast host (Bliss'n Up) who helps high-achievers stop drifting and start choosing a life that sparks joy. As the daughter of renowned motivational speaker Dr. Joachim de Posada, Caroline grew up immersed in the principles of personal development - and became living proof of them. She didn't inherit a philosophy. She built a joyful life on purpose, from a chaotic foundation, and now teaches others to do the same. Her work is not for people in crisis - it's for people with full lives and real success who are quietly going through the motions.
Connect With Caroline
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinedeposada/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoJhoKoocIW6FRhZEVJFJwA
Website: https://carolinedeposada.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blissn-up-podcast/id1744617669
If This Episode Resonated With You
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And if you’re looking for ongoing support and connection, make sure to check out the Cool Girl Collective, Kim’s community for women over 40 navigating emotional eating, menopause, hormones, cravings, and learning how to nourish their whole lives.
Connect with Kim:
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