Emotional Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians in Appleton, WI

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Samantha Gollup
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CD
Serves Area
As a nutrition expert, I know that diet culture destroys our innate ability to listen to our bodies and causes disordered and emotional eating.
My mission is to help you break the generational cycle of restrictive eating and body hatred so you can raise body confident kids who have a healthy relationship with food! I am a Registered Dietitian, living and practicing in Madison, Wisconsin. I am also a mom, educator, foodie, athlete, yogi, and advocate for health across the life-span.
As a nutrition expert, I know that diet culture destroys our innate ability to listen to our bodies and causes disordered and emotional eating.
My mission is to help you break the generational cycle of restrictive eating and body hatred so you can raise body confident kids who have a healthy relationship with food! I am a Registered Dietitian, living and practicing in Madison, Wisconsin. I am also a mom, educator, foodie, athlete, yogi, and advocate for health across the life-span.
(608) 573-8183 View (608) 573-8183
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Emma Eggen
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CD, CYT
Online Only
My ideal client is someone who feels disconnected from their body or struggles with food-related stress, including those recovering from eating disorders. They seek a compassionate, non-diet approach to healing, aiming to build a healthier relationship with food and their body. They value holistic well-being and want support in embracing intuitive eating, self-acceptance, and sustainable wellness.
My ideal client is someone who feels disconnected from their body or struggles with food-related stress, including those recovering from eating disorders. They seek a compassionate, non-diet approach to healing, aiming to build a healthier relationship with food and their body. They value holistic well-being and want support in embracing intuitive eating, self-acceptance, and sustainable wellness.
(920) 678-7562 View (920) 678-7562
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Lindsay Little
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MSHN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You’ve done the detoxes. Swapped bread for cauliflower. Spent more time Googling symptoms than watching Netflix. And still—your gut’s a mess, the scale won’t budge, and every bite feels like a gamble. If you're a smart, high-achieving woman over 40 wondering why your body is rebelling, I see you. I've been you. I work with women who are sick of guessing, done being dismissed, and ready to stop treating their body like a problem to fix.
You’ve done the detoxes. Swapped bread for cauliflower. Spent more time Googling symptoms than watching Netflix. And still—your gut’s a mess, the scale won’t budge, and every bite feels like a gamble. If you're a smart, high-achieving woman over 40 wondering why your body is rebelling, I see you. I've been you. I work with women who are sick of guessing, done being dismissed, and ready to stop treating their body like a problem to fix.
(920) 325-4180 View (920) 325-4180
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Emily Simmons
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
Serves Area
I am a weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian who applies the principles of Intuitive Eating to help clients explore their relationship with food and body. My goal is to address the misconceptions diet culture has created while simultaneously helping clients achieve body trust and eat in a sustainable way. I strive to assist clients in shifting from a disordered place of eating and moving to a peaceful place of embracing their food choices and exploring fun ways to move their body.
I am a weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian who applies the principles of Intuitive Eating to help clients explore their relationship with food and body. My goal is to address the misconceptions diet culture has created while simultaneously helping clients achieve body trust and eat in a sustainable way. I strive to assist clients in shifting from a disordered place of eating and moving to a peaceful place of embracing their food choices and exploring fun ways to move their body.
(414) 895-5081 View (414) 895-5081

Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Leah Schock
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD, LDN
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53215
She empowers her clients to make balanced choices that support both their physical and emotional health.
Her specialties include eating disorders, disordered eating, intuitive eating, pediatric nutrition, cardiovascular health, sports nutrition, and gastrointestinal disorders.
She empowers her clients to make balanced choices that support both their physical and emotional health.
Her specialties include eating disorders, disordered eating, intuitive eating, pediatric nutrition, cardiovascular health, sports nutrition, and gastrointestinal disorders.
(503) 476-9782 View (503) 476-9782
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Samantha (Bauer) Kuspa
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD, LD
Elm Grove, WI 53122
I truly enjoy working with clients that currently have or have a history of an eating disorder and/or food related issues. I work with those who are done with diet culture, and tired of experiencing statements from healthcare professionals about how they have to change their body. I am a weight and food inclusive dietitian who wants help anyone and meets clients where they are at to walk with them to their goals.
I truly enjoy working with clients that currently have or have a history of an eating disorder and/or food related issues. I work with those who are done with diet culture, and tired of experiencing statements from healthcare professionals about how they have to change their body. I am a weight and food inclusive dietitian who wants help anyone and meets clients where they are at to walk with them to their goals.
(262) 239-4392 View (262) 239-4392
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Ashley Werner
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Sussex, WI 53089
Ashley is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a deep passion for helping others build sustainable relationships with food and their bodies. Ashley specializes in helping those struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating and helping clients bust diet culture myths by following a non-diet approach to nutrition. Ashley follows the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES) and the philosophy of "all foods fit".
Ashley is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a deep passion for helping others build sustainable relationships with food and their bodies. Ashley specializes in helping those struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating and helping clients bust diet culture myths by following a non-diet approach to nutrition. Ashley follows the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES) and the philosophy of "all foods fit".
(262) 924-2747 View (262) 924-2747
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Dietitians for Mamas
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
Online Only
Dietitians for Mamas is a dynamic nutrition consulting practice founded by two passionate moms and registered dietitians. We specialize in providing comprehensive and personalized nutrition solutions exclusively tailored to moms and their families. With our combined almost 2 decades of experience, we empower moms to prioritize their health and that of their family, optimize nutrition, and achieve a balanced lifestyle. From Pregnancy to postpartum and beyond, we're here to guide and support moms on their journey towards nourishing themselves and their families.
Dietitians for Mamas is a dynamic nutrition consulting practice founded by two passionate moms and registered dietitians. We specialize in providing comprehensive and personalized nutrition solutions exclusively tailored to moms and their families. With our combined almost 2 decades of experience, we empower moms to prioritize their health and that of their family, optimize nutrition, and achieve a balanced lifestyle. From Pregnancy to postpartum and beyond, we're here to guide and support moms on their journey towards nourishing themselves and their families.
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Emotional Eating Nutritionists and Dietitians

What is emotional eating?

Emotional eating refers to using food as a coping mechanism to deal with life stressors. It often involves overeating or consuming high-calorie foods to mask underlying emotions such as sadness, stress, or grief. Common triggers include work-related stress, family or relational challenges, and major life changes. Emotional eating can negatively impact health due to increased consumption of food when the body is not physically hungry. This behavior can also lead to additional emotional distress, causing feelings of shame and a lack of control and, in some cases, can escalate into an eating disorder, such as binge eating disorder.

How do I stop emotional eating?

The most effective way to sustainably stop emotional eating is by addressing the underlying stressors that drive this behavior. Individuals with a history of emotional eating might feel inclined to cut calories following episodes of overeating. However, maintaining adequate food intake throughout the day can help prevent emotional eating, which often occurs at night and can be worsened by genuine hunger after periods of restriction. In addition to ensuring proper nutrition, behavioral interventions can be highly beneficial. Techniques such as distraction and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) exercises can help individuals manage and reduce unwanted emotional eating behaviors.

How does emotional eating impact nutrition?

When individuals emotionally eat, they often turn to highly palatable, high-calorie foods, commonly known as "comfort foods," which provide temporary relief from stress. These foods are typically high in sugar and fat, and their regular consumption can negatively affect diet quality and lead to health issues, such as excessive weight gain. Moreover, the high stress levels that contribute to emotional eating can also lead to other unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, such as lack of exercise or excessive alcohol consumption, further compromising overall health and the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

How can a dietitian help someone with emotional eating?

Dietitians can play a crucial role in helping individuals who struggle with emotional eating. They can help clients identify patterns in their behavior, such as specific triggers and times when they are most likely to engage in emotional eating. By helping clients understand these patterns, dietitians can develop personalized strategies for clients to reduce their urge to eat in response to emotions. For example, they can create structured meal plans that promote regular eating habits and provide balanced nutrition. In addition, dietitians can collaborate with therapists to address the underlying emotional and psychological factors contributing to emotional eating. This holistic approach ensures that both the mental health and nutritional aspects of the issue are addressed simultaneously.