The Hidden Link Between Self-Worth, Hormones, and Emotional Eating

June 03, 2026 | 43:41 | Season 3, Episode 35

About This Episode


Why do so many women struggle with emotional eating, body image, and feeling disconnected from themselves—especially during times of stress, heartbreak, or hormonal change?

In this powerful conversation, Sara Davison is joined by emotional eating expert and body freedom coach Amber Romaniuk to uncover the deeper roots of food struggles, self-worth, and hormonal health.

Amber shares her personal journey from childhood bullying, binge eating, and food addiction to healing her relationship with food and helping thousands of women reclaim their confidence and well-being. Together, they explore how unresolved emotional pain, low self-worth, stress hormones, and hormonal imbalances can fuel emotional eating and self-sabotaging behaviours.

You'll discover:

  •  The difference between emotional eating, overeating, and binge eating 
  •  How childhood experiences can shape your relationship with food 
  •  Why self-worth is at the core of lasting healing 
  •  The surprising role cortisol, progesterone, and other hormones play in cravings and mood 
  •  How hormonal changes can impact relationships, emotions, and decision-making 
  •  Practical tools to break emotional eating patterns and build healthier coping strategies 
  •  What "Body Freedom" really means and how to achieve it 

If you've ever found yourself reaching for food to cope with stress, heartbreak, anxiety, or overwhelm, this episode offers valuable insights and hope for lasting change.

Connect with Amber Romaniuk:
Website: amberapproved.ca
Podcast: The No Sugarcoating Podcast
Instagram: @amberromaniuk