In this episode of The Internal Shift Show, Debbie Longo speaks with Nan Saysana about her 30-year struggle with binge eating and how she ultimately broke the cycle through internal change.

Nan shares how her journey began with dieting in her teens, which quickly turned into years of yo-yo dieting, emotional eating, and frustration. Despite trying multiple approaches—from restricting food to intense exercise—nothing created lasting change.

The turning point came when she was introduced to a new perspective: her eating behavior was not random, but driven by her thoughts and emotional patterns. This realization led her to explore self-development, cognitive behavioral concepts, and coaching frameworks focused on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Through consistent internal work, Nan began changing the way she spoke to herself, which shifted how she felt—and ultimately how she behaved. Over time, she not only ended binge eating but also transformed her mindset, built healthier habits, and transitioned into a new career as a life coach.

Debbie and Nan discuss how internal awareness, personal responsibility, and deliberate thought shifts can change long-standing patterns. The conversation reinforces a key message: lasting change doesn’t come from controlling external factors—it comes from changing how you think and respond internally.

Contact Debbie Longo – Transformational Coach:

Email: info@lifeinbloomny.net

Website: https://lifeinbloomny.net

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-longo-life-in-bloom-ny/

Contact Nan Saysana:

Website: https://www.milobingefix.com/

Email: nscoaching@outlook.fr

IIn this episode, Sheryl Hauk shares her experience of surviving childhood trauma and the long process of rebuilding her life piece by piece.

She opens up about years of silence, the impact of abuse, and the moment everything shifted—not through control, but through perspective. From her son’s life-threatening illness to a simple moment that changed how she saw everything, Sheryl explains how rebuilding doesn’t happen all at once—it happens step by step.

The conversation goes deeper into what it means to find your voice after years of staying quiet. Sheryl shares her decision to confront her past, sue her abuser, and advocate for others by helping change laws and speaking publicly about trauma. It was not easy—it took years, fear, and persistence—but it became about more than her. It became about accountability and giving a voice to others who don’t have one.

She also discusses how healing is an ongoing process, not a one-time decision. Music, helping others, and identifying personal triggers became part of how she continues to move forward. Her message is clear—what happened does not define you, and there is a way to rebuild, even after the most difficult experiences.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past or unsure how to move forward, this episode shows that change doesn’t happen all at once—but it does happen when you begin.

Connect with Debbie Longo, Transformational Coach:

Website: https://lifeinbloomny.net

Email: longo.debbie1@gmail.com

Phone: 321-270-8713

Contact Sheryl Hauk:

Website: www.sherylhauk.com

In this episode, Heather Stewart shares the moment that forced her to slow down—a stroke that completely interrupted her fast-paced, wellness-focused life.

What started as resistance quickly became a shift in perspective. Heather explains how she moved from fighting what was happening to accepting it, trusting the process, and becoming curious instead of reactive. That shift changed everything—not just her recovery, but how she approached her life and work moving forward.

She breaks down the difference between physical health and emotional well-being, and why focusing on one while ignoring the other creates imbalance. The conversation also highlights the importance of allowing rest, asking for help, and recognizing that progress does not have to be constant or forced.

Heather shares how small internal shifts—sometimes just seconds of thinking differently—can create momentum over time. From learning to trust support systems to choosing possibility over limitation, this episode challenges the need to control everything and instead invites a more sustainable way of moving forward.

If you’ve been pushing through life or resisting what’s happening, this conversation will show you a different approach—one built on awareness, trust, and small shifts that lead to real change.

Connect with Debbie Longo, Transformational Coach:

Website: https://lifeinbloomny.net

Email: longo.debbie1@gmail.com

Phone: 321-270-8713

Contact Heather Stewart:

Website: https://heatherstewart.coach

Heather Stewart offers a complimentary Alignment Activation designed to help you gain clarity on what’s happening in your life and identify your best next step forward: https://heatherstewart.coach/alignment-audit