The Path To Empowered Eating
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An inspiring journey of self-acceptance
I love sharing real stories of transformation, so let me introduce you to Fiona.
Fiona's life was turned upside down when her marriage ended. As a mother of two and a successful career woman in busy London, she felt like she was juggling too many things at once.Â
The divorce hit her hard, leaving...
by Emi Souza —
Mar 06, 2025
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confidence
self-acceptance
On Rebuilding Body Trust
I remember the first time I tried to truly listen to my body. Haha!
Looking back, I see now I used to be a "walking head" - totally disconnected from my body and consumed by the rushing thoughts in my mind.
I was sitting at a café, staring at a plate of food, overthinking everything. Was I really...
by Emi Souza —
Feb 13, 2025
bodytrust
embodiment
intuitiveeating
Is Your Workout Helping or Hurting You?
How do you feel when you skip a workout?Relieved? Guilty? Anxious?
Do you ever exercise to “make up” for what you’ve eaten?Or to “earn” food?
If any of these resonate, you’re not alone. Over-exercise is a lesser-talked-about symptom of bulimia, often masked as “discipline” or a commitment to heal...
by Emi Souza —
Feb 07, 2025
balance
exercise
joyfulmovement
Something Missing? Here's How To Stop Filling the Void With Food
Have you ever felt like something’s missing, and food became the stand-in? That longing, that emptiness – it’s not hunger. It’s the call for a deeper connection with yourself and your life.
The Unfulfilled Eater turns to food as a way to soothe feelings of disconnection. But food can’t fill the g...
by Emi Souza —
Jan 30, 2025
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emotionaleating
Stressed Eating? Here’s How to Break the Cycle
Ever find yourself snacking non-stop or devouring an entire pizza when life feels overwhelming? You’re not alone.
The Stressed Eater is a type of emotional eater who turns to food as a quick fix for emotional turmoil. Maybe it’s a tight deadline, a tough conversation, or just the demands of daily...
by Emi Souza —
Jan 23, 2025
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stresseating
Diets Fail 95% of the Time—So What’s the Alternative?
I know what it’s like to feel like you’ve tried everything.Keto. Paleo. Low-carb. Fasting. Calories. Points. High-protein. Juice cleanses. You name it, I’ve been there.Â
Each time, I hoped it would be the magic solution. Each time, I ended up feeling frustrated and defeated.
The truth is, diets f...
by Emi Souza —
Jan 14, 2025
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ditchthediet
foodfreedom
intuitiveeating
How to ditch holiday food stress (and actually enjoy the season!)
The holidays are almost here—full of sparkle, connection, and... food.
Lots of food.
If you’ve ever found yourself spiralling into fear or dreading family meals, you’re not alone.
For years I felt trapped between wanting to enjoy the celebrations and the voice in my head criticising every bite I ...
by Emi Souza —
Dec 12, 2024
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foodfreeom
holidays
Why willpower isn’t the answer
Hey, Empowered Eater!
Welcome back to our weekly newsletter, The Path to Empowered Eating!
I see you. You’ve tried everything to “control” your eating habits—cutting out food groups, trying stricter diets, and promising yourself this time it’ll stick. Yet somehow, you find yourself back at square...
by Emi Souza —
Dec 05, 2024
bingeeating
emotionaleating
foodfreedom
psychologyofeating
stresseating
willpower
Is it wrong to want to lose weight?
Hey, Empowered Eater!
Welcome back to our weekly newsletter, The Path to Empowered Eating!
If you have dipped your tones into body image work, you might be wondering... "Is it wrong to want to lose weight?"
And the answer is: No, it’s not wrong.
It’s an unfortunate consequence of living in a weig...
by Emi Souza —
Nov 21, 2024
bodyimage
dietculture
foodfreedom
weightloss
Mix things up and break the cycle!
Hey there, dear one!
Welcome back to our weekly newsletter - The Path to Empowered Eating.
I’ve been thinking about what I can share with you to help shake things up a bit and break those habits that sneak in and lead to bingeing.
You know those moments when you feel like you’re on autopilot?
By ...
by Emi Souza —
Nov 14, 2024
empoweredeating
foodfreedom
patterninterrupts
On Navigating Binge Urges
I remember a time when I’d feel an urge to binge creeping up almost out of nowhere.
It was like a wave that started small and then slowly grew louder and louder until suddenly, it was all I could think about, all-consuming.Â
If you've ever felt that urge — the kind that leaves you feeling frustra...
by Emi Souza —
Nov 07, 2024
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foodfreedom
Join the Journey: You're invited!
Hey Empowered Eater,Â
I’m thrilled to welcome you to this new newsletter—a space just for us to explore, learn, and connect on the journey toward empowered eating.
Each week, I’ll be sharing personal insights, stories, and actionable tools to help you reconnect with yourself, drop into your body,...
by Emi Souza —
Nov 01, 2024
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