Self-Talk: How and Where to Start?

Summary

In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the focus is on the concept of self-talk and its significant link to emotional eating. Marilyn discusses how self-talk influences our emotional well-being and the quality of our lives. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing negative self-talk patterns and offers practical exercises, including journaling, to foster self-compassion and understanding. The episode aims to guide listeners on their journey to improve their relationship with food and themselves by cultivating a healthier inner dialogue.

Takeaways

• Self-talk is a crucial factor in emotional eating.
• Recognizing negative self-talk is the first step to change.
• Improving well-being can reduce the urge to eat emotionally.
• Journaling can help identify and shift negative self-talk.
• Compassion towards oneself is essential for healing.
• Healing is a non-linear journey with ups and downs.
• Self-talk often reflects the voices of caregivers from childhood.
• Practicing self-compassion can lead to better emotional health.
• Awareness of self-talk can improve overall quality of life.
• The journey of self-improvement requires patience and understanding

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Self-Talk and Emotional Eating

03:48 Understanding Self-Talk and Its Impact

07:07 The Role of Childhood in Self-Talk

11:46 Journaling Exercise for Self-Reflection

15:49 Compassion and Self-Understanding

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