Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge at 8 p.m., not even hungry… just tired, stressed, or emotionally drained?

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Peggy Gleason pulls back the curtain on emotional eating—and what she reveals might just change the way you see yourself forever.

Because here’s the truth:

You’re not addicted to food.

You’re craving comfort.

You’re reaching for something deeper.

This episode is a compassionate conversation about why diets don’t work, why willpower has nothing to do with it, and what your late-night snacking is actually trying to tell you. If you’ve ever felt like you “know what to eat, but just don’t do it,” this one’s for you.

• Why emotional eating is not a flaw—it’s a signal.
• What that nightly fridge visit really means.
• The myth of willpower—and what actually creates lasting change.
• Why diets keep failing you (and it’s not your fault).
• Five simple but powerful tools to stop eating when you're not hungry—without shame, guilt, or another restrictive plan.

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What if cooking didn’t have to feel like a chore…

What if it could actually feel like coming home to yourself?

In this heartwarming episode of the Professional Women’s Wellness Podcast, Dr. Peggy sits down with Mary Lummerding , a chef, cooking coach, food gardener, and author of Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss.

Mary’s not just about recipes — she’s about reclaiming your relationship with food and making cooking doable again, even for busy women who say they “don’t have time.”

From growing 7 kinds of radishes (yes, really!) to helping a college professor who thought she “couldn’t cook” make a gourmet holiday dessert that stunned her family.

Mary proves that everyone is capable of creating nourishing meals with confidence, fun, and creativity.

• Why cooking is about mindset, not just meal prep
• The surprising emotional blocks many women carry into the kitchen — and how to rewrite them
• How Mary raised her ADHD son to cook independently — and why chopping veggies became their bonding time
• Practical strategies like slow cookers, batch meals, and "heat and serve" dishes that work with your schedule
• Why cooking can be physical, mental, emotional, even spiritual nourishment

🎁 Special Gift for Listeners:

Mary is offering her book Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss: Organize and Enjoy Cooking

Chef Mary invites you on a transformative journey to rediscover the joy of cooking. With warmth and expertise, she navigates you through the maze of kitchen essentials and cooking routines, empowering you to savor the art of home cooking.

In this book, you will:

• Master the basics of kitchen organization and equipment selection.
• Unlock Chef Mary's secrets for effortlessly preparing delicious meals.
• Explore practical, yet delectable recipes for everyday cooking.
• Discover Chef Mary's innovative "heat and serve" meal strategies.
• Embrace creativity, save money, and strengthen relationships through the culinary arts.

Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss doesn't just offer recipes; it's a roadmap to a healthier, happier lifestyle. Chef Mary's expertise and passion infuse every page, inspiring you to reclaim your kitchen and reignite your love for cooking.

Transform your kitchen chaos into culinary bliss today!

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed in the kitchen, judged for not “doing it right,” or just stuck on what to feed your family this week…

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What happens when a childhood illness turns into a spiritual awakening? When pain becomes poetry, and trauma transforms into truth?

In this soul-opening episode of the Professional Women’s Wellness Podcast, Dr. Peggy welcomes Cooper Harrison — author, meditation coach, musician, and healer —

whose story is a testament to what’s possible when we allow ourselves to truly feel, heal, and grow.

Diagnosed with leukemia at age 7,

Cooper’s journey weaves through bullying, athletic triumphs, identity loss, heartbreak, healing, and ultimately, awakening.

Through the power of meditation, creative expression, and deep introspection, he teaches others how to regulate their nervous system, face their pain, and reconnect with their soul.

His book, Grand Rising Universe, chronicles 111 days of spiritual dialogue — a journal of healing written in real time.

This isn’t just a conversation — it’s a mirror, a map, and a meditation on what it means to become whole.

How Childhood Cancer Shaped Cooper’s Inner World And Outward Path

The real reason we struggle with emotional expression — and how healing changes that

The role of art, poetry, music, and nature in building new neural pathways

How meditation and hypnotherapy can regulate trauma stored in the nervous system

Why feeling through pain is the first step to reclaiming your power

📘 Explore Cooper’s Work:

• Grand Rising Universe: A 111-day spiritual conversation
• Upcoming healing music projects using theta and alpha waves
• Visual art that creates mental clarity through sacred symbols

🎧 Listen now and let Cooper’s story remind you:

Healing is not a destination. It’s a homecoming.