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Many people believe they struggle with food addiction. Maybe you’ve felt out of control around chips, cookies, or ice cream and wondered, “Why can’t I stop eating? What is wrong with me?” If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. I’m glad you’re here, welcome! I’m Dr. Meredith MacKenzie, a binge eating therapist and […]

You’ve probably been told to eat less, move more if you want to be healthy or lose weight. This advice is everywhere, but it’s not as helpful as it seems. In fact, it can be harmful. Health is more complex than just calories in and calories out. When we oversimplify it, we ignore the real […]

Body respect can feel like a confusing idea, especially when you don’t like what you see in the mirror. Maybe you’ve tried to love your body and it just didn’t feel real. Or maybe the pressure to be positive all the time has only made you feel worse. The truth is, healing your relationship with […]

You’re smart. You’re capable. And yet, food still feels like the only thing that helps when emotions run high. If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I stop eating when I’m not hungry?” or “Why do I turn to food every time I feel overwhelmed?”, you’re not alone. In this post, we’ll explore how to stop […]

If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the kitchen at night—chips, ice cream, or cookies in hand—wondering, “Why do I keep doing this?” you’re not alone. For many women, this pattern of comfort eating isn’t about greed, lack of willpower, or poor discipline. It’s a survival response. Comfort eating shows up most often in women who spend […]

If you’ve ever thought, “I know better, but I still can’t figure out how to stop overeating,” you’re not alone. Many women I work with have read the intuitive eating books, followed the Instagram accounts, and even worked with professionals, yet they still feel out of control with food. It’s not because you’re weak or broken. It’s […]

Mindful eating is more than a buzzword. It is a way to bring gentle awareness to how we eat and how we feel. Mindful eating helps us connect with our body, our hunger, and our joy. Many people expect it to be strict or perfect. Let’s clear up those misunderstandings and show what mindful eating […]

It can feel so hard when stress makes us reach for food. If you are searching for how to stop stress eating, you are not alone. Stress eating often shows up when our bodies and minds feel unsafe or overwhelmed. This blog will help you understand why we turn to food when we are stressed […]

If you’ve ever wondered whether Vyvanse for binge eating could finally be the answer, you’re not alone. Many women who come to me feel stuck in the cycle of restriction, cravings, and late-night eating—and they’re curious if medication could be the missing piece. The truth? Vyvanse can absolutely help some people reduce binge episodes and quiet […]

hen it comes to food struggles, the line between disordered eating vs eating disorder isn’t always clear. You might not see yourself in the extreme stories that make headlines—but still find food taking up far too much space in your mind. Maybe you’re always planning your next “reset,” feeling guilty after certain meals, or swinging between strict […]