

135. Emotional eating
14 snips Oct 17, 2023
Emotional eating reveals how our feelings often drive our food choices, rather than hunger. The podcast dives into the psychological triggers behind this behavior, exploring the influence of stress and societal pressures. It highlights the negative impact of diet culture on self-esteem and emphasizes the importance of intuitive eating. Listeners can discover practical tips to navigate emotional eating and foster a healthier relationship with food, all while reflecting on personal journeys and the complexities of emotional well-being.
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Emotional Eating Defined
- Emotional eating is using food to cope with difficult feelings, not just eating unhealthy foods.
- It's a form of emotional regulation, an automatic behavior in response to stress.
Disordered Eating Symptoms
- Emotional eating, overeating, or loss of appetite due to stress are symptoms of disordered eating.
- These can escalate into eating disorders, often linked to strict food choices or guilt.
Food's Impact on the Brain
- Food impacts our brain chemistry and reward system, especially foods high in fat and sugar.
- Our brains create pleasure cues to motivate us to consume these foods, impacting our emotional state.