“Sometimes you need a good cry.” How many times have you heard that advice? So what does the science say? This episode begins by looking at whether crying is really good for you - or if that is just something people say. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-8721.2008.00614.x
The food you eat affects you in some interesting and unusual ways. Fo ... Show More
Nov 3
SYSK TRENDING - Why Perfectionism Isn’t Perfect
Being a perfectionist sounds like a good thing. You have high standards, pay attention to details, and want to do things right. What's wrong with that? As it turns out, quite a lot. Perfectionism can actually work against you, causing you to procrastinate, obsess over mistakes, a ... Show More
21m 24s
Jan 2023
Emotional Eating: How to Stop Using Food to Numb Out
When you experience negative emotions, is your first reaction to reach for food? What about positive emotions? In this week's episode, we cover emotional eating, why it's working against you to demonize it, discuss some techniques and different coping skills that you can begin to ... Show More
27m 30s
Dec 2022
Our Relationship With Calories
Do you feel guilty giving in to cravings? Do you count every calorie you eat? Have you ever punished yourself for eating a "dirty food"? In this episode, we talk about our relationship with food, our bodies, and learning to have a healthier mindset. Learn more about your ad choic ... Show More
34m 35s
Jul 2024
How Your Food is Affecting Your Mood - A Guide to Improve Your Mood, Energy and Focus Through Your Meals
Is your comfort food really comforting you? We often turn to our favorite snacks and meals in times of stress or sadness, seeking solace in the familiar tastes and textures. But have you ever wondered if these foods are truly comforting your mind and body, or if they might be doi ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2025
319. How does food affect our psychology?
We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat,” but what if it’s more accurate to say “you feel what you eat”? Behind every meal, snack, or sugar crash is an intricate, fascinating connection between your brain and your gut - one that science is only just beginning to fully un ... Show More
56m 27s
Apr 2025
Ep #349: Committing to Feeling Your Emotions
<p>Do you binge or overeat when you're feeling an uncomfortable emotion? Eating will help you to escape it, numb it, or to feel better. But of course, not without consequence.</p> <p> </p> <p>So I want to encourage you to commit to feeling those emotions without eating. If you've ... Show More
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