Life After Diets
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsMany people are waking up to the fact that diets don't work, but if we're not dieting, now what? How are we supposed to find balance around food and figure out how to eat?
Join Sarah and Stef, a psychotherapist and a health coach, as they talk about all things related to disordered eating, bad body image and creating a life that's free from food and body obsession.
The hosts draw on their own eating struggles and openly share the highs and lows of pursuing food freedom over weight loss.
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143. But My Body is Aging
April 10, 2024 04:42 - 41 minutes - 39.3 MBThis conversation discusses the challenges of confronting the aging process, with Sarah sharing a recent moment of seeing photographs of herself and thinking she looked...well, older. This introspection is mirrored by a conversation about Stef's Wednesday Weekly email, which talked about the "emergency" feeling of noticing differences in sagging skin and redistribution of body proportions approaching middle age. As the conversation unfolds, it touches upon a broader philosophical reflectio...
142. But What If Food Gets Me Through the Day?
April 03, 2024 05:50 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this podcast episode, the hosts explore the complex relationship between food and emotional needs. The conversation begins with a reflection on Stef's Instagram post suggesting that food serves as a portal to solitude, comfort, pleasure, and escape, making the idea of changing one’s relationship with food seem like a sacrifice of essential coping mechanisms. The discussion delves into personal anecdotes and reflections on how food has occupied significant mental and emotional real estate,...
141. "But I Did Feel More Confident in a Smaller Body" with guest Stephanie Dodier
March 27, 2024 05:54 - 42 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode, we have a pretty cool chat with Stephanie Dodier, reformed dieter and coach for women post diet-culture. We dive deep into how society kinda messes with our heads, telling us we need to look a certain way to feel good about ourselves. Dodier brings up something called "the safety of conformity," which is basically about how we mix up feeling safe with actually being confident. Stephanie shares some personal stories -- for example, about being taken to a Weight Watchers m...
140. But I love those "What I Eat in a Day" Videos
March 20, 2024 05:46 - 31 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this playful and insightful episode, our hosts dive into the intriguing world of "What I Eat in a Day" videos and the complex feelings they evoke. They kick things off with a light-hearted banter about the unexpected topics that might arise in a conversation about daily diets, quickly steering the conversation towards the deeper curiosity and comparison that drive people towards these videos. Our hosts explore the reasons behind the allure of watching what others eat, ranging from simpl...
139. Review of "Overcoming Binge Eating" by Christopher Fairburn
March 13, 2024 05:13 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBOvercoming Binge Eating by Christopher G Fairburn has been adopted by the NHS as the gold standard approach for binge eating recovery. This episode offers our personal and professional opinions on the OBE approach and is not meant as a substitute for, or a deterrent against, using this book as part of your own recovery process. We discuss: Who is Fairburn and how did he start working with BED? Where CBT puts the onus of responsibility Who this book might appeal to Step One is Monito...
138. But Has My Healthy Eating Gone Too Far?
March 06, 2024 06:23 - 41 minutes - 39.3 MBAn obsession with healthy eating has become part of the Eating Disorder and disordered eating spectrum. But how do we differentiate between taking responsibility for our health and disorder? Where's the line? This episode looks at: What's wrong with valuing health and nutrition? What is orthorexia? How did Stef develop orthorexia in her 30's? Healthy eating as a vehicle for black and white thinking Basic nutritional wisdom (aka Gentle Nutrition)as an Intuitive Eating principle Is ...
137. But Why Can't I Stop Eating in the Evenings?
February 28, 2024 06:30 - 48 minutes - 45.7 MBThe most common time of day for people to overeat and/or binge is in the evening. After work, after dinner, after the kids are in bed, after the quiet sets in. Those hours between dinner and bedtime can be the hardest to navigate and there are many reasons why this happens so much -- we're here to take a comprehensive look at many of these reasons. We'll discuss: The #1 reason people eat more at night Reward and Dopamine (see episode 120) Can it just be boredom? Joylessness Ghrelin,...
136. How to Support a Loved One With Disordered Eating
February 21, 2024 05:51 - 27 minutes - 26.2 MBThis episode is different from our usual ones in that it was created not just for you, dear listener, but for your loved ones. If you've ever felt like you want your friend or family member to understand eating disorders better, but just don't know how to describe it or feel like it's hard for them to understand what you're going through in recovery, this episode if for you AND them. The rational experience versus the felt experience This is not a willful choice Frustration exists on bo...
135. But I Have Low Self-Esteem
February 14, 2024 05:21 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBSelf-esteem has implications in eating disorder recovery, and this episode explores some of those -- including self-compassion, connection, competence, comparison, social expectations, shame, and even anger! Tune in for this nuanced conversation about self-esteem (and self-worth, by extension) with topics including: What comes first -- low self-esteem or disordered eating behaviors? The relationship between safety, shame, and self esteem (especially in restrictive behaviors) The role of...
130. But What If Recovery Isn't Worth It?
February 07, 2024 06:52 - 32 minutes - 31.3 MBWhat if you're recovering from an eating disorder and it's not all it's cracked up to be? What if the "better life" everyone talks about doesn't feel true for you, and you wonder if it was actually better before? In this episode, we look at this very nuanced, delicate, and lesser-talked-about aspect of some people's experience. Does it matter if you have other "things" in your life to fall back on? Needing something else to fill the gap of a sense of "purpose" What does it mean to "crea...
129. But How Do I Know If I'm Making Progress?
January 31, 2024 06:08 - 42 minutes - 40 MBThis episode, livestreamed to our Facebook community, is a response to a listener question that asks: How do we know when we're making progress in recovery? If we aren't celebrating pounds or dress sizes lost, how do we mark the "successes" of recovery? And how do we deal with the fact that no one else can "see" it? Stef's moment in the kitchen, yesterday Sarah's mincemeat pies (and a tangent discussion on mincemeat) Stef offers examples of the small wins from her first year in recovery...
Back to Basics (4/4): The Process of Recovery
January 24, 2024 07:08 - 48 minutes - 45.9 MBThe fourth and final in our Back to Basics Series (following a set list of: (1)Do I Have a Problem? (2)How Did I Get Here? and (3)A Recovery Toolbox). This episode looks at what recovery looks like from a process perspective. How does it actually look as you go along? How long does it take to recover? Stef's Tetris analogy -- what if you've been working on recovery forever and your behaviors don't change? Where do the feelings of discomfort (hopelessness, despair, insecurity, anxiety, d...
Back To Basics 3/4 : Tools For Recovery
January 17, 2024 06:32 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBThe third in a four-part series of Back to Basics; this episode reviews helpful tools for recovery from disordered eating and eating disorders. Tools include cognitive, somatic, emotional, behavioral/practical resources to support your recovery with a list of helpful accounts, books, podcasts, and links below. Education from social media, books, podcasts, etc The case for regular eating How ghrelin works "All-in" recovery or a gradual approach? Does body size matter if you do all-i...
Back to Basics (2/4): But WHY Do I Have a Problem With Food?
January 10, 2024 06:15 - 50 minutes - 47 MBSecond in a four-part Back to Basics Series, this episode looks at the question of how we develop disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image issues. What causes it to get so...well, disordered... for some people and not for others? The Minnesota Starvation Experiment Social and Family influences Growing up in the 80s, 90s and 2000s Why do some people develop a disorder and not others? Perfectionism and black and white thinkers The role of Self esteem Nature or nurture?...
Back To Basics (1/4): Do I Have a Problem?
January 03, 2024 07:52 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBThe first in a four-part series called: Back to Basics to explore the foundational concepts of disordered eating and eating disorders from the ground floor. We hear from so many people who weren't aware that their experiences had a name, or that other people are dealing with them, too. In this first session, we're looking at the question: Do I Have a Problem? Is what I'm dealing with considered a disorder? Is it binge eating? Restricting? Orthorexia? What if I'm just an emotional eater? Do ...
128. Reflections & Projections
December 27, 2023 06:10 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBTwo annoucements! Join our mailing list if you want to be in the know about upcoming events in the UK this May 2024; and our next four episodes will be a Back To Basics Series. Now on to this week's episode...we're reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to the new one, but not in the mainstream fashion of toxic positivity or or New Year New Me crap. If you need to get away from that energy, this one's for you. It's a silly-ish one. Our words and intentions for 2023 -- how did we do...
127. But What About Authenticity?
December 20, 2023 07:26 - 44 minutes - 42.2 MBWe believe that authenticity can have to do with our relationship with food. In this episode, we explore those intersections and tell personal stories abour our own experiences with authenticity and how that has impacted our behaviors with food. The definition of authenticity How it feels to be authentic...and to be not authentic Can disordered eating behaviors come from an authentic place? "Racket feelings" A look at authenticity through a "Parts Work" lens Inauthenticity, roles,...
126. But I Keep Catastrophizing!
December 13, 2023 07:24 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MBCatastrophizing things like what we've eaten or how much weight we've gained (for example) can often led to despair or fear-based decision-making. In this conversation, we explore what catastrophization is, why we do it, and strategies to deal with it. We also discuss: Feelings of catastrophization post binge "Meta-eating" as a version of catastrophizing (meta-eating is Stef's terminology for eating more because you're upset that you're eating) What's the problem with catastrophizing, u...
125. But Why Aren't I Prioritising My Health?
December 06, 2023 05:53 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBAside from body image, health seems to be one of the biggest concerns about gaining weight. Because weight gain is common for many people recovering from eating disorders, health is a big sticking point making recovery harder and more complicated. In this episode, we're looking at the relationship between weight and health, to include: Stef explains why she can't look at her bloodwork results as the episode records Separating the impact of binge eating (and restriction!!) on health versus...
124. Permitters and Restrictors
November 29, 2023 07:03 - 39 minutes - 37.2 MBGeneen Roth coined the terms "permitters" and "restrictors" to differentiate between two types of (disordered) eaters -- the latter, who tend to restrict food and adhere to food rules and regulations; and the former, who reject food rules and regulations. The rule-followers vs the rebels, if you will. Which camp do you identify with? What can we learn about ourselves and our relationship with food through the lens of these concepts? We'll discuss: What does it look like to be a permitt...
123. But Should I Keep Fear Foods in My House?
November 22, 2023 07:59 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MBIf we're no longer dieting, should we keep all of our trigger foods and/or "fear foods" in the house? Will we just end up eating them all and feeling MORE out of control? On the other hand, would it be restricting to not have them around? It's complicated! We're here to talk about the nuances of this question, including: Does not keeping foods in your house mean the same thing as abstaining from those foods altogether? Stef’s client story: can it be a bad idea to bring foods into the hous...
122. Body Image and Eating Disorder Recovery with Marcus Kain
November 13, 2023 00:45 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week we talk to Marcus Kain, a nutrition coach and trainer specializing in binge eating recovery. Marcus, who also hosts the Strong Not Starving Podcast, shares with us his own journey into and through an eating disorder. Marcus discusses his journey with food and body image issues, tracing back to childhood and the influence of his environment. He highlights the impact of early experiences, including body composition tests during adolescence, which led to a fixation on appearance. H...
121. But Am I Just Deceiving Myself?
November 08, 2023 07:35 - 36 minutes - 34.6 MBDo you ever feel like you're just kidding yourself about things? About how you're going to just get it together one day, or finally arrive in that smaller body you keep striving for? What is the difference between hope and self-deception? This episode talks about: Stef is just soooo self-aware Self deception might look like: “just one last time; I won’t binge tomorrow.” Does self awareness change the behavior? Deluding ourselves into thinking our “thin body” is just around the corner ...
120. Dopamine and Binge Eating: a Review of Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke
November 01, 2023 07:39 - 57 minutes - 54.2 MBSarah and Stef review the book Dopamine Nation by Dr Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. Dopamine is a fascinating neurotransmitter when it comes to binge eating for its role in the pain and pleasure connection in the brain. This episode covers: What is dopamine's role in the brain and body? Is it helpful to focus on dopamine when it comes to disordered eating recovery? Addicti...
119. But What's a "Normal" Portion Size?
October 25, 2023 06:12 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBAre you a “should”-er or a rebel? Let’s talk about Kettle Chips, for example Milkshakes, beliefs, and ghrelin (the hunger hormone) What if our mind wants more than our body needs? Collecting data & experimenting with portion sizes How Stef worked with portions of peanut butter Satisfaction and bottomless pit syndrome Can you eat a whole box of mac and cheese? Is that normal? If eating feels compulsive, understanding why the compulsion is there can be helpful to alleviate gu...
118. But I Don't Like Eating In Front of Other People
October 18, 2023 06:11 - 40 minutes - 38.6 MBHow do you feel eating in front of other pepole? Do you tend to become self-conscious about your food choices, or find yourself overly influenced by what other people are eating? This episode looks at these questions and... Stef & Sarah’s food experiences in Dublin and how self-consciousness played (and didn’t play) a role Ways it can be helpful to be influenced by other people’s choices How safe do you feel being able to do what YOU need to do in the presence of others? When people p...
117. Fitness without Obsession with Elena Kunicki, RD
October 11, 2023 01:44 - 38 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week, we're talking to Elena Kunicki RD who recovered from binge eating and an obsession with exercise that led to hypothalamic amenorrhea (when your period stops due to excessive exercise, stress, and disordered eating). In this episode, Elena shares her story of how she recovered, including how she was able to return to exercise without feeling addicted, obsessed, or out of control. We discuss: Being the “chubby friend” Discovering “discipline” and weight loss through exercise Th...
116. But How Do I Deal With Mental Hunger?
October 04, 2023 06:02 - 39 minutes - 37 MBThis episode discusses several aspects of mental hunger including its relationship to physical hunger. It emphasizes how mental hunger can feel like an insatiable desire for food, often arising from emotional and psychological factors rather than physical need. We also touch upon the significance of nervous system regulation and the complexities of achieving satisfaction while eating. The conversation highlights the role of satisfaction and self-compassion in dealing with the challenges of m...
115. But Am I Abandoning Myself?
September 27, 2023 07:47 - 39 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode, we dive into the concept of self-abandonment and the journey towards self-compassion. We explore the role of shame and the profound loneliness that often accompanies self-abandonment. By learning to separate feelings from shame and embracing self-care, we can navigate life's challenges without losing ourselves. Topics include: Exploring the journey of self-discovery and self-care. Overcoming the tendency to self-abandon during challenging moments. Reflecting on how surv...
114. But Do I Need To Do Inner Child Work?
September 20, 2023 06:52 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBEmbracing your inner child is a concept that you might see coming up when you work on ditching diet culture and embracing a nondiet or intuitive eating approach to disordered eating recovery. What is this all about? Do we need to do this in order to heal? This conversation explores: What is the inner child? Being “too much” What is the point of inner child work? Where did you first learn your body was “wrong”? Stef’s adolescent period of restrictions Stef’s three moments of “s...
113. But I Only Want to Eat "Junk Food"
September 13, 2023 07:05 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBDo you want to eat intuitively but find yourself only wanting "junk food"? This is a common thing to hear from people trying healing their relationship with food. A caveat to this conversation -- depending on where you are in this process, the approach to this conflict will be different. For example, wanting fun foods (and ONLY fun foods) at the beginning of recovery can be a really normal part of the healing process. This conversation also considers the more chronic, ongoing experienc...
**BONUS EPISODE** Unintentional Weight Loss, Food "Purity" and "Wellness" Practices in Yoga (with Sarah and Becca)
September 07, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBPlease read time stamps carefully and skip any segments, which might be triggering or unhelpful for you in your recovery. This video is an honest account of two mental health practitioners who are in recovery from food and body image issues sharing the challenges they faced in this area during yoga teacher training in Rishikesh India. 2:35 – 13:23 : Self-induced vomiting / vamen douhti practices 13:23 – 23:10 : Moralisation of food and purity in yogic tradition 23:10 – 33:09 : Pushing ou...
112. Food & Body Image at Yoga Teacher Training (Sarah's story)
September 06, 2023 04:37 - 49 minutes - 42.3 MBThis episode was recorded after Sarah’s return home from yoga teacher training in India. Sarah explores some of the human ups and downs (including body image and food difficulties) she experienced while away during training. Transitioning to the retreat and the impact of culture shock Indian eye flu, anyone? Toxic positivity “Everyone else can do it, I should be able to, too” The discomfort of being misunderstood The book that Sarah turned to in moments of extreme discomfort ...
111. The Anti-Diet Identity
August 30, 2023 04:58 - 39 minutes - 37.3 MBIf you're not in diet culture, you're probably in anti-diet culture. Diet culture is the water we swim in. If you're learning about the ways in which dieting and thinness-as-idol has harmed you, chances are you've also been embracing new ways of thinking espoused by the "anti-diet mindset." Weight and body neutrality, fatphobia, health at every size, and intuitive eating are some of the terms and concepts you might be familiar with. With this new approach comes a lot of good, good stuff....
110. But I Can't Eat Without A Screen
August 23, 2023 05:55 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn a world of technology, how many of us find it easy to sit down to eat without the distraction of a screen? Is there a difference between eating in front of a TV versus eating in front of a laptop or cell phone? And more importantly, how is this impacting us? How do we work on Intuitive Eating if we feel like we need this type of distraction, or can't break the habit? We'll also talk about: Sarah’s experience of separating screens from bingeing Stef’s transition from dinner in front of ...
109. But I Hate Meal Prepping & Planning
August 16, 2023 05:49 - 36 minutes - 34.6 MBEating is more than just eating. It's also all of the things surrounding eating -- like thinking of what to buy; actually going out and buying it; bringing it home, unpacking it, cooking it. What do we do if it's all too much? This episode also looks at: Stef’s attitude to food changing through having a family Black and white thinking/perfectionism getting in the way of food preparation Sarah’s digital nomad lifestyle and recipe boxes Exploring resistance Cooking as an act of ‘adult...
108. But IT'S NOT FAIR that recovery is so hard.
August 09, 2023 05:04 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBWhen we stop trying to control food and body size, it can feel unfair. It's not fair that some people are smaller and others aren't. It's not fair that some people can "eat normally" and others can't. In this episode, Stef & Sarah talk extensively about their feelings of resistance around various topics related to their bodies, plus... My body isn’t small – it’s not fair! My body can’t work like it used to – it’s not fair! Would you rather be at the top-of-the-bottom or the bottom-of-th...
107. But Should I Journal?
August 02, 2023 07:45 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAre you a journal-er? Do you want to be a journal-er? In this episode, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of journaling from the perspectives of Sarah (a journaler) and Stef (an ex-journaler). As you might expect, this is not a black and white issue; what feels helpful for some might not be as helpful for others. We'll look at: Stef’s journaling experiment Can journaling make us more anxious? And if so, what else can we do? Rambling, stream-of-consciousness journaling versus intentio...
106. But How Do I Deal With Jealousy
July 27, 2023 16:17 - 40 minutes - 38.2 MBHave you ever felt jealous of someone else's body? (Or anything else, really?) Comparison is normal, but if jealousy's got you down, this episode will teach you how to banish it, forever, from your life. Just kidding. But we WILL discuss: The difference between envy and jealousy What does jealousy feel like in the body? A technique for jealousy Sarah wants Stef’s house but Stef wants Sarah’s freedom If we had the thing we were jealous of, it might play a supporting role, but would i...
105. Weight & Invisibility
July 19, 2023 05:25 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBThe intersection of weight and visibility is discussed at length in this episode. Weight can make us feel more visible or less visible because it is something our culture pays attention to. When we lose weight, we are "seen"; when we gain weight, we may become invisible. We discuss this topic from psychodynamic and somatic perspectives; how might our weight be protecting us? Note: this episode is not suggesting that weight is pathological. Body sizes are diverse among humans depending on a m...
104. But I've Heard That Fasting Is Helpful...
July 12, 2023 06:31 - 43 minutes - 41 MBFasting is a trend that claims to have health benefits and influence on weight loss. What do we make of the hype? And how does it factor into people who have a history of eating disorders/disordered eating? Fasting in religion Fasting for wellness reasons How restricting – even if it was one time many years ago – gets coded as trauma in the body and “sabotages” our fasting efforts later on. The 5:2 “lifestyle” The “big names” that influenced Sarah and Stef’s fasting experiences H...
103. A Conversation with Evelyn Tribole, Co-Founder of Intuitive Eating
July 05, 2023 07:26 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MBThis is the third week in our mini-series on Intuitive Eating, and this week we have Evelyn Tribole (co-founder of Intuitive Eating) on the podcast to talk about her personal stories and perspectives. We discuss: Most people don’t believe IE will work for them Personal influences on Evelyn’s own journey of IE How do we stay positive when there is so much diet culture all over the place? TikTok is getting Intuitive Eating wrong Evelyn’s favorite principle of IE (hint: it’s not the sa...
102. Intuitive Eating with Co-Founder Elyse Resch
June 28, 2023 06:36 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBThis week we are talking to one of the co-founders of Intuitive Eating, Elyse Resch! Alongside Evelyn Tribole, Elyse developed and wrote the book Intuitive Eating, which has gained popularity for people who have been burned by diets and want to get back in touch with their body's intuition around food. However, this process is more complicated than it sounds. Elyse answers questions from our community and explains many of the nuances of IE for our listeners. Intuitive Eating: is it a method...
101. Intuitive Eating Changed My Life! With Sinead Crowe
June 21, 2023 05:39 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week Sarah & Stef are joined by Sinead of Intuitive Eating Ireland! Sinead is the other half of The Intuitive Eating Hub and a co-host of our live event in Dublin this September. Sinead, the oldest of three sisters, left diet culture and started her own social media account back in 2020 and has become a popular force in Ireland for helping people leave diets behind and find success with Intuitive Eating. She sat down with us to talk about her personal story with dieting, body image, bin...
100. Our 100th Episode! What We've Learned...
June 14, 2023 06:55 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIt's our 100th episode! We sat down at a recording studio in NYC to celebrate 100 episodes and counting. This episode recaps the lessons we've learned doing this podcast, especially from one another, and how that has shaped our professional and personal perspectives over the past couple of years. The value of a regulated voice "Regul-eating" Control as a mechanism of safety The dynamic of differing opinions The concept of Self-abandonment (as opposed to numbing) Sarah’s concept of...
99. But My Inner Rebel Sabotages Me
June 07, 2023 04:30 - 42 minutes - 40.2 MBNo conversation about dieting and restricting is complete without talking about the inner rebel! Is binge eating rebellious? Is restriction rebellious? How is our inner rebel at work when it comes to our relationship with food? Stef grew up as a people pleaser, but deconstructed that when her binge eating became out of control. Sarah's most important factor in keeping peace with food: feeling like she has choice. We think of the "rebel" as a bad, naughty thing; but the rebel acts in t...
98. But How Would I Cope Without my Disordered Eating?
May 31, 2023 05:24 - 49 minutes - 46.5 MBMost of us develop disordered relationships with food because that food serves a purpose; it becomes a coping tool. So when we no longer have it as a way of comforting ourselves, what happens? How do we deal with that vulnerability and the huge gap it leaves in our emotional support system? What does the disordered eating help solve? Stef finds restriction the bigger gap; for Sarah, it’s the binges. How do we make our own cocoons if it’s not with food? Stef’s somatic practice for over...
97. But How Do I Negotiate With Food?
May 24, 2023 04:55 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MBSuffering around food comes from having too much internal conflict around it. How do we reduce the amount of conflict so that we are better able to make calm decisions about food, or better able to find peace even when we don't make "good" decisions? This episode looks at: What inner conflict about food physically feels like Not restricting” as a reduction of conflict Stef’s experience of negotiation in recovery How body image work helps reduce conflict with food Allowing before acc...
96. But I Can't Stop Grazing
May 17, 2023 08:44 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MBThis podcast speaks a lot about the binge restrict cycle, but what about less extreme eating habits like grazing? What do we do with the distress of more subtle behaviors like eating throughout the day without boundaries? Is this "bad"? Is it helpful? We'll discuss: The definition of grazing The difference between grazing and a “slow binge” The satiation point of a meal vs a binge Emotional eating vs grazing: can they be one and the same? What is powerful enough to interrupt this cy...
95. But What About Fear/Trigger Foods?
May 10, 2023 08:35 - 45 minutes - 43 MBThis episode was livestreamed to our LAD community to answer the question: should I keep my trigger foods in my house? Stef and Sarah share some personal experiences of foods pre and post-recovery, and listeners ask questions pertaining to the conflict around this experience. Granolaaaaaaaa Muscle memory of a binge: when we eat certain foods in a certain place, does the body automatically move into binge mode? Stealing Easter candy from kids baskets Nudge Theory Do you bring home t...