Emotional Eating with Marilyn

Marilyn Rafih, Pharm, PhD
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Sep 15, 2025 • 18min

Why Perfectionism is Making You Gain Weight

Summary:In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the host discusses the intricate relationship between perfectionism and emotional eating. She explores how perfectionism manifests in black-and-white thinking, leading to unhealthy eating patterns influenced by diet culture. Marilyn emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and offers practical strategies to manage emotional eating, including addressing anxiety, procrastination, and the need for balance in task completion.Chapters00:00 Understanding Perfectionism and Emotional Eating02:55 The Impact of Diet Culture on Eating Habits07:59 Perfectionism in Task Completion and Its Consequences11:25 Anxiety and Black-and-White Thinking14:43 Procrastination: The Link to Emotional EatingFind me herehttps://linktr.ee/marilynrafih
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Sep 1, 2025 • 21min

I Need Help, I've Been Bad During Summer

In today's episode we talk about the "back to school/back to work" phase, the need to go back to routine, understand what happened in summer. You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/marilynrafih
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May 22, 2025 • 5min

Looking back at seasons 1,2,3 and what’s next for season 4

Hello guys, this is a personal message to let you know that I am taking a well deserved break and will be back very soon.In the meantime, you can find me on Instagram, get the Positive journal on emotional eating or book one-to-one sessions with me.All links below: https://linktr.ee/marilynrafih
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Apr 30, 2025 • 20min

Self-Awareness: How and Where to Start

Summary:In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the focus is on self-awareness and its critical role in understanding and managing emotional eating. Marilyn discusses the definition of self-awareness, its connection to emotional eating, and various techniques to enhance self-awareness, including journaling, mindfulness, and understanding emotions through the Wheel of Emotions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's feelings and stress levels to reduce reliance on food for emotional comfort. Marilyn also highlights the significance of self-reflection and how our perceptions of others can reveal insights about ourselves.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Self-Awareness03:03 Understanding Self-Awareness and Emotional Eating16:01 Tools for Enhancing Self-AwarenessFind me herehttps://linktr.ee/marilynrafih
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Apr 16, 2025 • 23min

Self-Talk: How and Where to Start?

SummaryIn 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.TakeawaysSelf-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 understandingChapters00:00 Introduction to Self-Talk and Emotional Eating03:48 Understanding Self-Talk and Its Impact07:07 The Role of Childhood in Self-Talk11:46 Journaling Exercise for Self-Reflection15:49 Compassion and Self-UnderstandingFind me herehttps://linktr.ee/marilynrafih
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Apr 2, 2025 • 23min

Self-Confidence: How and Where to Start?

SummaryIn this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the host explores the intricate relationship between self-confidence and emotional eating. She discusses how low self-confidence can lead to feelings of guilt and shame, which often trigger emotional eating. Marilyn emphasizes that self-confidence is not a binary trait but rather a spectrum that can be developed through recognizing and building on personal skills. The episode also highlights the importance of self-love and acceptance in overcoming emotional eating habits.Chapters00:00 Understanding Self-Confidence and Emotional Eating04:20 Building Self-Confidence: Skills and Growth 09:27 Overcoming Emotional Triggers and Self-Doubt 14:56 The Journey to Self-Love and AcceptanceFind me herehttps://linktr.ee/marilynrafih
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Mar 21, 2025 • 19min

Self-Care: How and Where to Start?

Summary:In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the host discusses the significance of self-care in the context of emotional eating. Marilyn emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself beyond food, exploring the concept of the inner child, and identifying barriers that prevent individuals from engaging in self-care. She provides practical strategies for incorporating self-care into daily life and highlights the long-term benefits of developing a diverse toolbox of coping strategies to enhance overall well-being.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Self-Care and Emotional Eating04:10 Understanding the Inner Child and Self-Care08:47 Identifying Barriers to Self-Care14:40 Implementing Self-Care into Daily Life16:04 The Long-Term Benefits of Self-CareFind me here:https://linktr.ee/marilynrafih
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Mar 5, 2025 • 20min

My Whole Routine Gets Disrupted When I Travel

Summary:In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the host discusses the challenges of maintaining healthy eating habits while traveling. She emphasizes that it's normal to feel a loss of routine and offers insights into the emotional triggers that can lead to overeating during travel. Marilyn provides practical tools for listeners to create healthier travel routines and encourages self-acceptance and mindfulness. The episode concludes with a reflection on the positive aspects of travel and how to incorporate those into daily life.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Emotional Eating and Travel12:00 Exploring the Reasons Behind Emotional Eating22:09 Reflecting on Positive Travel ExperiencesFind me here:https://linktr.ee/marilynrafih
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Feb 12, 2025 • 17min

The pressure to be in a couple on valentine's day: How not to binge on food on valentine's day

In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the host discusses the emotional pressures surrounding Valentine's Day, particularly for those who are single. Marilyn emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, exploring self-love, and understanding personal love languages. She encourages listeners to practice mindfulness in their eating habits, especially during emotionally charged times like Valentine's Day, and to engage in self-care activities that promote a healthier relationship with food and emotions.Chapters00:00Navigating Valentine's Day Emotions04:43The Importance of Self-Love08:39Understanding Love Languages12:54Curiosity and Emotional Eating16:09Mindful Indulgence on Valentine's DayFind me here:https://linktr.ee/marilynrafih
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Jan 22, 2025 • 17min

I eat when I feel lonely 🥺

If you are struggling, consider therapy with BetterHelp #ad. Click https://betterhelp.com/EEM for 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a credentialed professional specific to your needs. In this episode, we delve into emotional eating due to loneliness. What is loneliness, is it the same as being alone? Why do I rush to food or do a binge when I feel that way? And most importantly, how to soothe myself with something other than food? Episode mentioned: https://anchor.fm/marilyn-rafih/episodes/Conversation-with-Susie-Orbach-e1kgfvq People mentioned in this podcast: Esther Perel and Susie Orbach My Instagram and Tiktok: @emotionaleatingwithmarilyn My website: www.marilynrafih.com For personalised coaching sessions: https://www.marilynrafih.com/1-on-1-coaching-program

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