The Chris Terrell Podcast Is the Food Fixation a Symptom of Something Bigger? - (219)
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This week, we’re diving into one of the most common emotional eating struggles out there—food fixation.
You know the feeling: you’re at a party, and all you can think about is the food table. You’re home alone, and your brain starts spinning on what’s in the pantry. That hyperfocus on food often feels impossible to override… but what if it’s not about the food at all?
In this episode, Chris explores:
• Why emotional eating isn’t about lack of willpower
• How “doing nothing” can be one of the most powerful tools for healing
• What’s really happening when you say, “I have to have it”
• How grief, boredom, stress, and unresolved emotion sneak into your cravings
• The dangerous trap of turning food into your go-to fix
• And how to practice sitting with discomfort—without needing food to make it go away
This episode isn’t just about resisting cravings. It’s about learning to recognize when food fixation is trying to signal something deeper—and what to do when it shows up.
Ready to stop reacting to every urge and start mastering your mind? This one’s for you.
00:00 Introduction and Host's Weight Loss Journey
01:32 The Importance of Time in Weight Loss
02:40 Emotional Eating Series Overview
04:09 Upcoming Changes to the Guild
05:23 Techniques for Managing Emotional Eating
19:41 Listener Questions on Emotional Eating
28:16 Understanding Emotional Cravings
29:06 Identifying and Journaling Emotions
29:36 Facing the Fear of Emotions
31:17 Seeking Comfort and Reassurance
32:04 Food as a Drug and Its Consequences
33:17 Listener Question: Coping with Loss and Emotional Eating
35:25 The Nature of Boredom and Emotional Eating
37:48 The Importance of Processing Emotions
45:44 Listener Question: Fixating on Food at Social Events
46:30 Turning Challenges into Practice
52:38 Final Thoughts on Emotional Eating