Outsmart Overeating2 Dec 2025

EPISODE 92: How to Survive Holiday Gatherings When You're Not Loving Your Current Body

If the holidays already have you stressing about seeing people you haven't seen in a while—especially if your body has changed—you're definitely not the only one.

Coach Steph and I get into all of that in this episode: why these moments bring up old insecurities, and how you can show up confidently in the body you have today.

No waiting on the weight. No hiding in photos. No shrinking yourself to make everyone else comfortable.

In this episode you'll learn:

Why holiday gatherings trigger old body insecurities
How your brain interprets weight changes (and why it feels so intense)
What to say or do when someone comments on your body or your plate
Simple mindset shifts to stop spiraling
How to enjoy the holidays without obsessing over food or "making up for it"

If you're tired of sitting on the sidelines or feeling like you need to "fix" yourself before you can enjoy your life, this episode will feel like a deep exhale—and give you tools you can use immediately.

Press play and let's make this holiday season about memories, not macros. You can start by purchasing Season's Eatings: Your Holiday Plate Playbook mini-course today!

You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.

If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and want to master self-control at every bite while turning the volume down on food noise, watch the FREE "Curb the Urge" mini-training and download the accompanying workbook. Or, if you want to be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List.

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EPISODE 127: She Lost Weight in Menopause After 33 Years of Yo-Yo Dieting... Without Calorie Counting

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