Why do so many smart, capable women feel completely out of control around food? This is why…if emotional eating were just about food, you would have solved it by now. In this honest and hopeful conversation, Kim sits down with Mehek, founder of the Kahani app, to talk about what so many women quietly live with every single day: food noise, binge eating, emotional eating, perfectionism, shame, overcontrol, and the exhausting feeling of "holding it together". This episode opens the door to a new way of dealing with disordered eating and emotional eating that is personal and works in your real life. This isn't another conversation about calories, macros, tracking apps, or trying harder. It's about finally understanding the emotional patterns, unmet needs, stress, pressure, past experiences, and nervous system responses that drive behaviors around food in the first place. Mehek shares the deeply personal story that inspired her to create Kahani, an AI-supported app designed to help women process emotions, interrupt destructive patterns, and feel supported in real time, especially during the moments when food becomes comfort, escape, numbness, or control. One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is the reminder that healing is not about becoming a different person. It's about reconnecting with yourself, understanding your patterns with compassion and grace, and realizing it is never too late to change the story (listen to hear how Kahani got its name). Kim also opens up personally about her own history with disordered eating and emotional eating, making this episode feel less like an interview and more like a real conversation you would have with a friend. You'll hear: Why emotional eating is rarely about food or willpower Why high-functioning women can still feel completely out of control with food How perfectionism, people-pleasing, stress, and unmet emotional needs show up in eating behaviors How Kahani uses AI in a deeply personalized and human-centered way Why traditional tracking apps often miss the emotional root of eating struggles The connection between emotional eating, boundaries, self-trust, and nervous system overwhelm How personalized support can help interrupt binge or emotional eating cycles in the moment Why recovery and healing are not linear Real stories and breakthroughs from women using the app This episode also highlights something so important: women do not need more shame, more restriction, or another diet. Women need support that helps them feel seen, understood, emotionally safe, and connected to themselves again. If you've ever felt exhausted by food thoughts, frustrated that diets haven't "fixed" things, or confused about why you keep returning to the same patterns even when you know better, this conversation will likely feel very personal and give you hope. About Mehek Mehek Mohan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kahani Health, a women's high-EQ companion designed to help women navigate food struggles, body image, emotional eating, and recovery with more compassion, awareness, and personalized support. She graduated from Stanford Business School and UC Berkeley with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. Prior to founding Kahani, Mehek worked at Genentech, where she became one of the youngest product managers leading key AI initiatives. Her passion for combining emotional wellness, behavioral health, and technology was inspired by both personal experiences and witnessing the challenges women face in finding support that feels truly human and individualized. When she's not building Kahani, Mehek loves spending time in New York and San Francisco exploring new restaurants and music venues. Connect with Mehek + Kahani Website: https://getkahani.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahanihealth/ Download the Kahani App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kahani-health/id6753591231 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehekmohan/ If This Episode Resonated With You Please follow the Emotional Eats Podcast, download this episode, and share it with a woman in your life who struggles silently with food, body image, binge eating, or emotional eating. These conversations matter. And if you're looking for ongoing support and connection, make sure to check out the Cool Girl Collective, Kim's community for women over 40 navigating emotional eating, menopause, hormones, cravings, and learning how to nourish their whole lives. 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