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Many of us turn to food as a form of comfort, whether it’s due to not being able to tolerate difficult feelings or not having other forms of pleasure, and it leads to a dependence on using food to soothe and disconnect from our emotions. What we don’t realize is that emotional ea ... Show More
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Dr. Lisa Firestone explores the deep emotional roots behind overeating, highlighting how unresolved childhood experie ... Show More
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RE-PLAY - EP #1560: How to Develop a Mindful Approach to Eating and Cultivate a Healthier Relationship with Your Body.
Send us Fan MailAre you tired of emotional eating sabotaging your health and happiness?If you've struggled with emotional eating or find yourself turning to food for comfort, this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll:Discover how trauma can manifest as emotional eating and ... Show More
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<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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