The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Feed Yourself Like You'd Feed a Loved One
Jan 18, 2021
Andrea Wachter, a psychotherapist specializing in disordered eating, shares her personal journey of overcoming diet culture. She discusses the damaging effects of restrictive diets on both mind and body, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion in our relationship with food. Andrea advocates for a kinder approach, suggesting we feed ourselves as we would a loved one. Through mindful eating and emotional connection, she encourages listeners to embrace intuitive choices and body acceptance instead of succumbing to societal pressures.
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Andrea's Early Diet Struggles
- Andrea Wachter started dieting at 12 after being teased about her thighs.
- This led to an obsession with food and unhealthy eating habits, like sneak eating and weight fluctuations.
The Diet Industry Paradox
- The diet industry has a high failure rate, yet it's the common solution for body image issues.
- Dieting often leads to obsession and unhealthy behaviors, creating a vicious cycle.
Negative Behaviors from Dieting
- Andrea's dieting led to negative behaviors like sneaking food and feeling out of control.
- She even resorted to stealing food due to the obsession caused by restrictive dieting.