Breaking Free from Emotional Eating: Lessons from Renée Jones’ 40-Year Journey

Have you ever found yourself reaching for food, not because you’re hungry, but because you’re stressed, lonely, or bored? That’s emotional eating — and it’s a trap many of us know too well.

In this week’s episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, I had the privilege of speaking with Renée Jones — counselor, TEDx speaker, and author of What’s Really Eating You. After 40 years of yo-yo dieting, Renée finally broke free of emotional eating in 2012, and she now helps others do the same.

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We explored:

Why diets fail: It’s not about willpower — it’s about addressing the root cause.
The role of self-worth: Healing your self-image is essential to lasting change.
Managing cravings: From snack-filled homes to buffets, there are strategies to stay strong.
Lasting transformation: It’s about getting the “HANG” of it — Healthy mindset, Awareness, New strategies, and Growth.

Renée reminds us that food is meant to nourish, not numb. When we heal what’s really eating us, we no longer need to use food as a coping tool.

👉 Listen to the full conversation on your favourite podcast platform and learn how to break free from emotional eating, reclaim your self-worth, and find lasting freedom.

📖 Learn more about Renée’s work at packyourownbag.com.

I’m Still Here: Resilience, Reinvention, and Finding Purpose Through Life’s Storms (with Tom LeNoble) – Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations

Welcome back to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations.What happens when life tells you that your time is running out?In this deeply moving episode, Tom LeNoble shares the life-changing lessons he learned after surviving multiple life-threatening illnesses and being given six months to live on three separate occasions. Through those experiences, Tom discovered that resilience is more than survival. It is the ability to transform adversity into wisdom, presence, and purpose.Drawing from a remarkable career that includes leadership roles at Facebook, Walmart.com, and Palm, Tom reflects on the deeper meaning of success, the importance of active listening, and why our greatest growth often emerges from our most difficult seasons.In this episode, you’ll discover:• How life-threatening illness reshaped Tom’s understanding of purpose• Why resilience is a form of internal wealth• The power of radical presence in a distracted world• How to rebuild your identity after loss, crisis, or change• Why humour can be one of our greatest survival tools• Lessons on leadership, authenticity, and reinvention• Practical wisdom for navigating life’s storms with courageKey Takeaways:✓ Plant seeds during life’s storms✓ Be present to life in the moment✓ Resilience is built one choice at a time✓ Authenticity creates lasting transformation✓ Reinvention is possible at any stage of lifeChapters00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Life’s Challenges09:35 Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses18:43 The Concept of Terrible Gifts27:03 Embracing New Norms and Mental Health27:55 AI: Opportunities and Challenges29:18 Creativity in the Age of Information30:42 Radical Presence in a Distracted World31:56 The Importance of Being Present33:36 The Power of Support and Community37:27 Lessons from Success and Leadership37:56 Rebuilding Identity After Crisis41:04 The Role of Humor in Resilience45:14 Finding Strength in Storms46:48 The Journey of ReinventionConnect with Tom:Website: https://www.tomlenoble.comIf this episode encouraged you, please follow Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need this message today.Sometimes survival itself is a testimony.Sometimes the bravest words you can say are:“I’m still here.”Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LRMMfqebFVU Try Aletheia today: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.com Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.Stay connected: https://lnkfi.re/mirrortalkMore inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Please share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We’ve partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/best-podcasting-tools/

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