Sep 1, 2025
In this deeply practical and calming episode of the Emotional Eats Podcast, Kim sits down with certified yoga therapist Cheryl Gordon to explore how yoga, breathwork, and self-compassion can become powerful tools to break the cycle of emotional eating.
They discuss how slowing down, being present, and reconnecting with your body can shift you out of habit-driven eating patterns and into a place where you make choices from your higher self.
Cheryl guides listeners through on-the-spot joint-freeing and breathing exercises to process emotions, calm cravings, and reset the nervous system. You have to try these!
If you’ve ever felt stuffed in your clothes, eaten to soothe emotions, or believed you must have chocolate after dinner to survive, this episode will help you understand why and what you can do to change it.
You’ll learn why emotional eating isn’t just about food, how your nervous system plays a role, and how yoga and mindful breathing can help you feel more grounded, empowered, and in control.
Highlights
Timestamps
0:31 – Why self-compassion matters in emotional eating
2:29 – Cheryl’s personal journey with food, body image, and
yoga
7:02 – The connection between yoga and emotional eating
9:27 – How movement processes emotions and stress hormones
14:31 – The four keys to choosing the right yoga practice
19:35 – Reconnecting with your body in midlife
22:02 – Guided sample of the Joint Freeing Series
26:13 – Why breathing techniques work—even outside of yoga
28:36 – Even ratio breathing exercise for cravings and stress
32:00 – The nervous system’s role in emotional eating
36:36 – How yoga and breathwork help you access your higher
self
38:04 – Where to find Cheryl and her free resources
About Cheryl Gordon
Cheryl Gordon is a certified yoga therapist who helps midlife women navigate change using the tools of yoga and mindfulness. When she reached menopause, her over 20 years of experience were put to the test, leading her to refine her skills, lose 25 pounds, and reinvigorate her business. Now, at 62, she brings renewed passion and energy to her clients, showing that transformation is possible at any age.
Connect with Cheryl:
Website & Free Joint Freeing Series: https://cherylgordonyt.com/
Podcast: https://cherylgordonyt.com/
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