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Ep. 47 - The Psychology of Emotional Eating: A Deep Dive with Josh Hillis

1h 9m | Jun 20, 2026

Summary

In this episode, Josh Hillis shares his journey from personal training to becoming an expert in emotional and stress eating. We explore practical strategies for understanding and managing emotional eating, the importance of self-compassion, and how to build supportive habits for sustainable change. In this episode, Josh Hillis shares insights on sustainable eating, emotional eating, and the importance of self-acceptance in health journeys. Carmie and Dal explore practical strategies for clients and emphasize the value of grace and flexibility.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges

01:58 Josh Hillis: Journey into Personal Training

05:55 Understanding Emotional and Stress Eating

10:01 The Diet Cycle and Its Psychological Impact

13:58 Identifying Emotional Eating vs. Other Triggers

17:58 The Role of Acceptance in Eating Behaviors

22:05 Practicing Self-Compassion and Skills Development

26:37 Awakening Awareness: The Shift from Tracking to Mindfulness

31:08 The Power of Willingness: Embracing Emotions

35:02 Building Support Systems: The Importance of Community

38:29 Navigating Relationships: Finding Your Tribe

40:54 The Role of Coaching: Guiding Clients to Self-Reliance

49:24 Redefining Success: Embracing Life's Seasons

53:34 Acceptance of Human Experience

57:19 Navigating Dieting and Failure

01:01:01 Personalized Approaches to Nutrition

01:04:56 The Importance of Basic Health Practices

01:06:32 Connecting Through Shared Experiences


Connect with Josh on IG @Joshuahillis

Purchase his book LEAN AND STRONG on Amazon

Connect with Carmie on IG @carmhawk_gestfit

Connect with Dal on Ig @nutritioncoachingbydal

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