Susan Peirce Thompson
Welcome to Bright Line Living, the official Bright Line Eating Podcast channel. Created by Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D., a New York Times bestselling author and an expert in the psychology and neuroscience of eating, BLE is a scientifically grounded program that teaches you a simple process for getting your brain on board so you can finally find freedom from food. This channel covers a variety of topics including food addiction, fascinating science, and how to live a Bright Line life. Check out our Podcast page to learn more.
2d ago
If you’ve ever felt wildly inspired, full of ideas, and unable to slow down—I see you. I’ve been living there lately myself. In this vlog, I share a practice I’m using to transform that “rev” into something calmer, steadier, and deeply joyful—without losing the magic of creativity. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/i4hahb Channel Excitement Into Gratitude | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast
Dec 10
If you’ve ever wondered whether your struggles could actually become the source of your strength, this vlog is for you. I’m open about my past—and how I learned to rewrite my story into something extraordinary. Here, I show you how to make meaning out of your own challenges and struggles. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/0m9bzy Meaning Making | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast
Dec 3
If you lived through childhood trauma, you’ve likely heard of Anna Runkle. The million-plus subscribers at her YouTube channel, Crappy Childhood Fairy, have used her ideas and encouragement to heal. She’s also a Bright Lifer, and in my conversation with her, we talked about the overlap in the two programs, as well as nervous system healing, CPTSD, and the daily practices that transformed her life. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/rqxuh4 Healing Trauma: An Interview with Anna Runkle | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast
Nov 26
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S., and there are people with food addiction who will think that they can eat something “just this once” and not face consequences. I’ve run this experiment myself, many times, and unfortunately, it doesn’t pan out well. In this vlog, I share the science behind why that’s the case. The solution? I share that, too. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/8x4dgj The Best of The Weekly Vlog: Food Addiction Amnesia| Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast Food Addiction Amnesia was originally published on March 20, 2024: https://www.brightlineeating.com/podcasts/bright-line-living-the-official-bright-line-eating-podcast/episodes/2148570490
Nov 19
In this “Best of the Vlog” favorite from 2021, I share an analogy that highlights why and how food addiction is so stubbornly pernicious. If you have been working your program as best you can but still find yourself cycling, this vlog’s for you. In it, I have a suggestion that may help you break the cycle. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/ph6tor The Best of The Weekly Vlog: The Acne Analogy | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast The Acne Analogy was originally published on September 22, 2021: https://www.brightlineeating.com/podcasts/bright-line-living-the-official-bright-line-eating-podcast/episodes/2147779189
Nov 12
When I was an undergrad, I learned about something called a declaration , which is a type of speech that changes reality. Like the phrase “you’re fired.” When you’re in maintenance, a declaration can help you keep your Lines Bright and clear, avoiding fuzziness and lost clarity. In this vlog, I explain how that works. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/djsryj Food Plan Clarity | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast
Nov 5
In our first session of The Resourced Self, I taught a technique called the butterfly hug, and people LOVED it. In this vlog, I explain what this easy, fun, and effective technique is, and fill you in on the science behind it. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/bdagro All About the Butterfly Hug | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast
Oct 29
Travel can be stressful and complicated, but that doesn’t mean your food should be. If you’ve struggled to stay Bright while you’re on the road (or in the plane or on the boat…), this vlog is for you. In it, I share three tips that make frequent travel solid and manageable…hard-won lessons that I learned from years of hitting the road frequently and finally finding the magic formula that works to keep me squeaky-clean Bright. Download Susan’s Nightly Travel Checklist templates. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/pkivkb Advanced Travel Tips | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast