The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos How to Eat Intuitively
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Jan 9, 2023 In this enlightening conversation, Andrea Wachter, a psychotherapist and expert in intuitive eating, shares her journey from disordered eating to embracing what her body truly craves. She discusses the importance of tuning into our hunger signals amidst the chaos of diet culture. Andrea emphasizes that intuitive eating can liberate us from the cycle of diets and emotional eating while promoting self-acceptance and a healthier relationship with food. Listeners are encouraged to cultivate self-awareness and challenge negative body image beliefs.
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Personal Struggle with Disordered Eating
- Andrea Wachter struggled with disordered eating, cycling between restriction and binging.
- This "diet riot rollercoaster" lasted for decades.
Societal Programming and Body Image
- Societal programming influences our perception of ideal body size and weight.
- This programming disconnects us from our natural hunger and fullness cues.
Learned Food Judgments
- We are taught to judge foods and body sizes as good or bad.
- This disrupts our innate intuitive eating mechanism.
