072 FEELING WITHOUT FEEDING: 5 Tips to Overcome Emotional Eating

03/17/25 • 13 min

In this deeply personal and empowering episode, Sami shares her journey of overcoming emotional eating and finding strength in feeling her emotions instead of numbing them with food. After almost three years binge-free, she reflects on one of the hardest seasons of her life—navigating family struggles and the heartbreaking loss of her beloved Penelope. Through it all, she stood firm in her commitment to healing, proving to herself that she no longer needed food as an emotional crutch.

Sami breaks down five powerful steps to help listeners process their emotions without turning to food, offering insight, encouragement, and real-life strategies for sitting with discomfort, finding healthy outlets, and practicing self-compassion. If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, this episode will remind you that you are strong enough to feel, heal, and move forward with resilience. Tune in for inspiration, actionable tools, and the reassurance that you are worthy—always.

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xoxo Coach Sami Snow

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071 RIP Penelope: Dealing w/ Grief as a Recovered Binge Eater

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Honoring Penelope Snow & Navigating Grief Without Binge Eating

In this deeply personal episode of Pretty Is as Pretty Does, Sami opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her beloved dog, Penelope Snow, who was by her side for 16 years. She shares the emotional journey of saying goodbye, the special moments they cherished in her final days, and the profound grief that followed.

As a recovered binge eater, Sami reflects on how she once coped with pain through food and how her healing journey has given her the strength to navigate heavy emotions without turning to binge eating. Drawing insights from her course Break Up With Binge Eating, she discusses why food doesn’t truly fix emotional pain and why building strong daily habits is essential for resilience in life’s hardest moments.

This episode is a raw and honest look at grief, self-care, and the power of showing up for oneself—even when it feels impossible. Listeners who have experienced loss or struggled with emotional eating will find comfort, validation, and encouragement to keep going.

I love you, Pretty's! Connect with me on Instagram @coachsamisnow for more inspiring content on overcoming the voice in your head that tells you to go eat some more.
xoxo Coach Sami Snow

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073 Delusional Dreams + Big Moves (Going ALL IN Even When Its Terrifying)

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In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Sami opens up about making the biggest investment of her business journey so far—hiring a coach to help her bring her vision to life. While the decision was scary, it marks a pivotal moment: a full-body yes to betting on herself, her mission, and the women she’s here to serve.

Sami shares the limiting beliefs she’s overcome—like once believing she wasn’t smart enough to be a nurse—and how she’s rewriting the narrative once again as she builds a coaching business rooted in healing, discipline, and self-love.

For years, she’s told her peers that she had a five-year plan to leave nursing and help women transform their relationship with food. Now, she’s making it happen. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really means to take up space, face your fears, and go all in—even when it feels uncomfortable.

If you’ve ever felt underestimated, held back by fear, or unsure if your “delusional” dreams are worth pursuing—this one’s for you.

I love you, Pretty's! Connect with me on Instagram @coachsamisnow for more inspiring content on overcoming the voice in your head that tells you to go eat some more.
xoxo Coach Sami Snow