Deirdre Coyne CBT

23/07/2025

Food rules - I can’t have porridge for breakfast

17/07/2025

Happy Thursday

16/07/2025

🌿 What if emotional eating is not a flaw to fix—but a message to understand?

If you find yourself eating when you are not hungry—especially when you are tired, overwhelmed, or feeling low—you are not alone.

Many of the women I work with describe it as a quiet struggle.
It looks like being “fine” on the outside, but inside, there is shame, confusion, and a sense of losing control around food.

The truth?

Emotional eating is not about lack of willpower. It is a learned response—something your nervous system has picked up to help you cope.

And that means it can be unlearned.

In the Eating Freely programme, we explore:

🧠 The patterns behind emotional eating
💬 How your thoughts, beliefs, and habits are linked
💛 What it means to respond with self-compassion, instead of restriction

This is a CBT-based approach that helps you understand your relationship with food in a deeper way—without diets, guilt, or pressure.

If you are curious about what this journey might look like for you, just message me or comment below and I’ll send over the details.

It starts with understanding. It continues with kindness.
And it ends in freedom.

15/07/2025

CBT for Emotional Eating

03/07/2025

Good Morning

NEW PODCAST EPISODE

Your Day Off Matters: Colour Personality, Focus & Confidence in Business

If you're building something new (a business, a role, a version of yourself) while working or caregiving, your day off matters.

In this episode, I share how to use the Pomodoro Technique, the Eisenhower Matrix, and your Colour Personality to move forward — with clarity, not pressure.

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06/06/2025

Good Morning,

🌿 Struggling with emotional or binge eating? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. 🌿

If you are tired of starting over every Monday, feeling guilty around food, or eating in secret when emotions run high… I want you to know there is a kinder way.

💛 I’m offering a free trial session of the Eating Freely™ Programme — a proven, compassionate approach that blends CBT, nutritional rehabilitation, neuroscience and emotional support to help you heal your relationship with food, once and for all.

This isn’t a diet.
This isn’t about willpower.
This is about freedom. ✨

In your free module, we gently explore what’s going on underneath the eating patterns — and I’ll share simple tools that can bring relief right away.

👩‍💻 This is perfect for you if:

✔️ You find yourself eating when you are not hungry
✔️ You’ve tried everything but nothing sticks
✔️ You want to stop the cycle without giving up food you love
✔️ You are ready to try a non-judgemental, therapeutic approach

No pressure, no weighing in — just a safe beginning and a path forward that works.

📩 Drop me a message or comment below with “INTERESTED” and I’ll send you the details for your free trial.

Let’s help you get free from the food fight — and feel like you again 💫

05/06/2025

Evening Emotional Eating Card

19/04/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/deirdrecoyne/p/you-are-not-your-thoughts?r=b2fwt&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

A simple mindset shift to start building real confidence

25/03/2025

Eating Freely -Understanding Emotional Eating and How to respond differently

18/03/2025

🚀 Struggling with Emotional Eating? Your Natural Rhythm Might Hold the Key!
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly battling willpower when it comes to food, here’s something to consider—it might not be about discipline at all. Your chronotype (your body’s natural energy rhythm) plays a huge role in when you feel strong, when you’re more likely to reach for food out of habit, and when your energy dips.
Here’s why it matters:
💡 1. Your Energy Peaks Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All
Are you an early riser, a night owl, or somewhere in between? Your natural rhythm impacts your focus, decision-making, and even when you’re most vulnerable to emotional eating.
😴 2. Poor Sleep Can Drive Emotional Eating
Fighting against your internal clock leads to fatigue, which can trigger cravings for quick energy—hello, sugar and snacks! Aligning your routine with your body’s needs helps regulate hunger and emotional balance.
🧠 3. Better Timing, Better Choices
If you tend to overeat in the evening, it might be because that’s when your brain is tired and looking for comfort. By scheduling meals and snacks in line with your energy patterns, you can reduce mindless eating and feel more in control.
💖 4. Your Body Knows Best—Listen to It!
Instead of trying to force yourself into someone else’s schedule or another restrictive plan, start tuning in to your natural patterns. Honoring your rhythm isn’t lazy—it’s a smarter way to support yourself.
✨ Want to take the first step toward a healthier, more balanced relationship with food?
I’m offering a FREE trial of the first module of Eating Freely, where you’ll learn how to reconnect with your body’s signals and break free from emotional eating.
👉 Get started here: https://deirdre.eatingfreely.com/free-trial/
What’s your natural energy pattern—early bird or night owl? Drop a 🦜 for early risers and an 🦉 for night owls in the comments! 👇