In this episode of the Quilter's Coach Podcast, Dara explores why food has become the "old faithful" in so many women's lives and provides a roadmap for changing this dynamic.

Key Topics Covered:

🗝️The reliability factor: Unlike relationships with people that can be unpredictable or disappointing, food provides consistent comfort and never "abandons" us

🗝️Childhood coping strategies: How early experiences with scarcity, emotional neglect, or family dysfunction create patterns where food becomes our primary emotional outlet

🗝️The counterfeit friend concept: Understanding how we use food to fill emotional needs that should be met through self-compassion, presence, and healthy coping strategies

Member success story: A powerful example of learning to eat mindfully after spousal loss, including a touching moment with a Red House Finch that appeared as a symbol of good fortune

Main Takeaways:

✔️You don't have a knowledge problem - you have a thinking problem. Most women know what to eat; they struggle with why they eat.

✔️Diets fail because they address the wrong problem. Restricting food without addressing the emotional relationship will always lead to rebounds.

✔️Food relationships are unique to each person. Whether it's the crunch of chips, the comfort of ice cream, or the companionship of popcorn during TV time, each person has specific emotional connections.

Struggling with the snacking and want some healthy alternatives? Try this Healthy Food Swap Guide

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