Food noise, a trendy new name for a concept long researched, has blown up on social media these days, but what really is food noise and is it just a normal reaction to environmental stressors and deeper unmet needs. Subscribe so you don't miss part two

Summary

The conversation explores the concept of 'food noise' and its impact on individuals. Food noise refers to constant food thoughts and the compulsion to eat, which may or may not be associated with physical hunger. The episode discusses the experience of food noise and how it has been researched for almost 100 years. It challenges the notion that food noise is solely the individual's responsibility and suggests that it may be a normal reaction to something in the environment. The episode also highlights the influence of the diet industry and the importance of addressing deeper unmet needs.

Keywords

food noise, constant food thoughts, compulsion to eat, research, restraint, willpower, diet industry, unmet needs

Takeaways

Food noise refers to constant food thoughts and the compulsion to eat, which may or may not be associated with physical hunger.

The concept of food noise has been researched for almost 100 years.

Food noise may be a normal reaction to something in the environment, rather than solely the individual's responsibility.

The diet industry has a significant influence on food noise and the perception of food.

Food noise can be seen as a message about deeper unmet needs for individuals and the planet.

Sound Bites

"Have you ever experienced so much food noise, you're like, what the fuck is happening?"

"How can I learn how to trust my food voice when I'm terrified? It feels impossible to just eat whatever I want when I want."

"The experience of food noise is not new. It's just the phrase is new."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Food Noise

01:23 Paul's Experience and Temporary Solutions

03:14 Challenging the Notion of Personal Failure

04:14 Food Noise as a Message and Warning System

05:12 Exploring Non-Diet Approaches and Medications

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