In this episode I talk about emotional eating, and how our emotions can often be blamed for our complicated relationship with food. I challenge that, and offer a fresh perspective as often, women just aren't eating enough (and you can eat far more than you think!).

Tune in to learn the difference between physiological hunger, and emotional eating - and if it's not emotional at all, what then!?

Emotional Eating: Show Notes

0:01 - Intro to the episode

1:15 - How body image pressure causes women to restrict calories

3:05 - General food restriction patterns in women

4:55 - Food is essential for your survival

6:20 - What happens in your body when you don't eat enough

8:30 - Emotions are signals, they're a GOOD thing.

11:20 - Eating can be an escape from uncomfortable emotions

12:30 - How eating more food can bring about clarity

14:00 - 5 Steps to lesson emotional eating, by bringing in intentional eating.  

I hope that sheds some light on your 'emotional eating' experience, see you in the next episode!

Jen X