Confessions of a Binge-Eating, Wellness Influencer | Jamie Hess | TEDxWilmingtonSalon

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Ever struggle with emotional eating? The battle is more universal than we like to admit… and the shame we feel around it can be immense.
In her TEDxWilmingtonSalon talk, Jamie Hess describes she found herself stuck in a cycle of compulsive overeating after the birth of her first child. Her instinct was to hide and try to “fix it herself.” What followed was a downward spiral that felt eerily familiar… similar to the battle with drug addiction she had fought in her twenties. Jamie is a wellness lifestyle expert and the co-creator of @NYCfitfam. She and her husband were named “one of the seven fittest couples on Instagram” by Women’s Health magazine and they have been featured on Dr. Oz, The Daily Burn, Refinery29, The New York Post, The Observer, MindBodyGreen, and more. Their focus is on fitness, nutrition, wellness hacks, and conscious parenting. She brings two decades of experience as a PR professional and brand strategist, with clients including W Hotels Worldwide, LinkedIn, McDonald’s, Barry’s Boot Camp and more. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@emgee2267]

Having been that helper who has walked with a compulsive overeater for the past six years, I would add a third point to the reason why someone doesn't ask for help - They don't want to give up their addiction. There's always some reason why they can't do it now, it's not the right time, they aren't strong enough, they need to take a break, work is so stressful, I don't understand, etc., etc., etc.

[@NYCFITFAM]

Powerful and important point.

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

fear. we need new behaviors to replace the addictive behavior. As Dr. Dean Ornish states, a smoker won't give us their 24 reliable friends in each box. What's that song about "I drink alone? ""me and my Buddy-weiser". .. Also as 'Muricans we believe in the myth of self reliance so we are hesitant to ask for herp.

[@Yarona1]

Way to go Jamie!! TL Speaker Coach here. You nailed it! I felt your message loud and clear.

[@thePositiveMOM]

"The gift of desperation." Wow! So powerful. Thank you for your vulnerability and message.

[@JoanLundenOfficial]

You opened my eyes with this talk about the “secrets each of us hold”. Or as you so aptly put it “the secrets that hold on to us”. It is up to us to open up about these secrets and find a way to address them. Thank you for this.

[@bradleymoore7622]

Hey Jamie! What a fantastic talk! I appreciate you being vulnerable and letting us share in the wisdoms you have together!

[@kevinhaselhorst]

Great talk, Jamie! Suppressing compulsive thoughts with accountable actions makes total sense.

[@amyrobbins661]

Your vulnerability and honesty is so refreshing and the way you lay out how to make change is straightforward. Thanks for sharing this amazing message

[@christopherbruce6247]

Thanks for sharing your story, perspective and insight! The world needs this!

[@amyporterfield5525]

The honesty here was so appreciated - truly inspiring to watch!

[@marylandon3652]

Jamie, I'm just seeing this now, on New Year's Eve, the transition into 2024. Your talk is so inspiring and meaningful. You are so vulnerable and willing to speak about the hard things. That's not easy, so thank you for that. I teared up during your talk. I hope your talk gets seen by many more who struggle with food, as I have for years. This can help so many. I watch/read everything I can about addiction and disordered eating, hoping to find every nugget of wisdom, every strategy, every helpful comforting thought that just might get me on the right track. I have been "on track" at times, but went through some stressful times in the last few months which set me back into old ways. Thank you for saying what you've lived, so honestly.

[@DiamondChanel1]

Loved this!! So inspiring and I was hooked in through the whole video. Good job Jamie!!

[@Recoveryisthenewblack]

What a POWERFUL message, my friend. These 3 simple steps are absolute GOLD! The Big Ask Method is an absolute game changer.

[@amythompson4813]

So overwhelmed with all the feelings! Thank you!

[@theaddictempath]

Thanks Jamie for your message. So much of my story lies in yours as well. Conquering Bulimia and various Addictions. Daily Accountability is so important, and I find that I am still very Susceptible at times to my compulsive thought processing. Thank you for bringing relatability to the struggle so many of us face.

[@eddieluisi3536]

One Team…One Dream! Love This & Love YOU! This must have been hard to do, but so very helpful to many. Blessings & Thank You!!!

[@jessicadesouza4648]

I love that your message,your mission and vision for health includes abundance freedom and happiness Not just control in your life

[@christinaching9764]

Beautiful! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing.

[@kingnaz4278]

Powerful Presentation! Thank you! Raw Honesty + Accountability Partners = Success!

[@MeganQuail]

Such an incredible message and thank you for normalizing feeling shame and needing help!

[@robinbraysfitnessbarre9202]

Thank you Jamie. Amazing talk-chills!

[@PerlowProductions]

POWERFUL and inspiring words Jamie! LOVE the action item. Scheduling that chat now.

[@krisyoung6880]

Wow! Great talk. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for inspiring so many.

[@rscotevans4295]

So powerful ~ Amazing !

[@jenniferdrummond7994]

You are amazing! You did great with this!

[@jrowlove7328]

I can relate completely. Thank you.

[@EastCoastKilo]

That was actually incredibly relatable and helpful.

[@MeghanLinsey]

Felt this 👏 thanks for sharing

[@PATH2Thrive]

Thanks for sharing your heart:)

[@anabelortiz1556]

FANTASTIC🎉🎉

[@sinorysky]

Great 😊 ❤

[@joyce7892]

That was really helpful. I am ashamed about food and I get wrestled in the chocolate cookie aisle. 13:00 I like the idea of becoming the CEO of me. I'll have to figure out the biggest secret I am keeping....

[@NYCFITFAM]

You've got this!

[@JanicePreston-]

❤❤❤❤

[@amyhall3617]

What if you dont have that person to ask for help from?