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Giselle Quintanilla sits down with Ronni Robinson for a profoundly honest, hope-filled conversation about overcoming binge eating disorder, finding freedom through recovery, and sharing your story to bring healing to others. Ronni brings both professional wisdom as a certified eating disorder recovery coach and personal vulnerability, opening up about her decades-long journey through disordered eating, the deep shame surrounding it, and how she transformed that pain into purpose.

Listeners will discover:

• The difference between binge eating and compulsive overeating, and how shame and secrecy feed the cycle

• Ronni Robinson's pivotal moment of realization and how reaching out for help changed everything, even after 30 years of struggle

• The healing power of sharing your "me too" story and why no one should feel alone in their battle with food

• Practical insights for loved ones who suspect someone is struggling, with tips on compassionate support and understanding

• Encouragement that lasting recovery is possible—no matter how long you've been fighting and that it's not your fault

If you or someone you love feels trapped by an eating disorder, or if you carry secret burdens and long for hope, pull up a chair for this Lit Lunch. Experience the healing that comes from real stories, honest connection, and the assurance that you're not alone.

Guest Bio
Ronnie Robinson is an author, certified eating disorder recovery coach, and founder of Recover with Ronnie, dedicated to helping women break free from binge eating and compulsive overeating. A three-time Ironman, recovered binge eater, introvert, and mom to a foster-failed cat, Ronnie's passion is to pay it forward by guiding others on their own journey of recovery. Her memoir, Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey, offers a raw and open look into her battle with eating disorders and proof that hope, healing, and a life of presence are possible for everyone.

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In this episode of Lit Lunch, Giselle Quintanilla sits down with Jon Emery, host of the Life's Checkmark podcast, for an inspiring conversation about turning personal trials into sources of hope for others. Together, they unpack how storytelling, whether through books or podcasts, can break isolation, spark community, and give people the courage to keep going. Hear about the brand-new Life's Checkmark Anthology, a unique book that combines podcast stories with deeper written journeys, and discover the heart behind building spaces where no one has to feel alone.

Listeners will discover:

• How Jon Emery's own journey through job loss and divorce led to podcasting, community-building, and now collaborative publishing

• What makes the Life's Checkmark Anthology unique and why it's more than "just another book" for anyone feeling lost or isolated

• The transformational power of real stories: how sharing your experience can help you heal and open doors for others

• Honest talk about overcoming loneliness, doubt, and life-altering change, with practical insights from both Jon Emery and Giselle Quintanilla

• How to start your own podcast or get involved in a supportive community, even if you doubt your story matters or feel stuck in overwhelm

If you feel alone, are facing "dead ends," or just need to hear how others made it out of their lowest seasons, pull up a chair for this uplifting episode full of authenticity, encouragement, and the reassurance that you truly are not alone.

Guest Bio
Jon Emery is the host of the Life's Checkmark podcast, ranked in the top 10% by Listen Notes. After losing his 20-year career and facing an unexpected divorce, Jon Emery found hope and new direction by connecting with others' stories through podcasting. He now uses his platform to amplify real journeys and help people see that healing and success are possible—even after life's hardest chapters. Jon Emery is the creator of the Life's Checkmark Anthology, bringing together 20 podcast guests in a collaborative book to further inspire, unite, and empower readers on their own journeys.

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On this uplifting episode of Lit Lunch, Giselle Quintanilla sits down with bestselling and award-winning author Maria Carrion for a transparent, hope-filled conversation about resilience, healing, and the power of sharing your story. From surviving domestic violence and chronic illness to overcoming financial hardship and family trauma, Maria Carrion opens up about her journey to freedom, self-worth, and empowering others, especially women, to believe in themselves and rewrite their futures.

Listeners will discover:

• How writing "Fighting All Battles into Success" helped Maria Carrion heal and why your voice matters, no matter your past or language barriers

• Practical encouragement for women overcoming adversities, abuse, chronic illness, poverty, or isolation and the path to abundance and renewed faith

• Candid insights on receiving critical feedback, the discipline it takes to rewrite, and why excellence matters in telling your story

• The role of community, mentorship, and even vulnerability in forging genuine connection with the next generation and helping your children heal

• Why healing requires intentional pursuit and what it really means to move from pain and uncertainty into clarity, purpose, and lasting impact

If you need hope, community, or the push to begin your own healing journey, pull up a chair for this honest, compassionate lunch hour. You'll walk away believing you're not alone and inspired to turn your battles into breakthroughs.

Guest Bio:

Maria Carrion is the bestselling and award-winning author of "Fighting All Battles into Success," a certified life and success coach, NLP practitioner, speaker, and domestic violence advocate. As founder and CEO of Maria Carrion Author Services LLC, she guides women in overcoming obstacles through her women's mindset and habit coaching program. Through her writing, speaking, and workshops, Maria Carrion empowers others to change their mindset, face their fears, and develop habits for long-lasting results. Her mission is to help women shift from scarcity to abundance and turn their dreams into reality.