Mastering Mindfulness Podcast with Gina Worful, MS, RD

Control Paradox: Why Controlling Food Backfires - Self Trust Series Part 2


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You’ve been told that controlling food is how you stay on track… But what if all that control is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode, we explore a deeper truth:That the harder you try to control your food, the more you disconnect from your body, and the more powerless you actually feel.If you’ve ever:– Tracked everything you eat, but still felt out of control– Tried to “be good” for a while then spiraled out of control – Thought “Why can’t I just stick with it?”– And you think you just need more willpower or discipline.. …this is for you.You'll learn:- Why control feels safe (but disconnects you from your body)- How controlling food gives a false sense of power- The deeper reason control backfires and what your nervous system has to do with it- How letting go of control is the doorway to true self-trust and food freedom00:00 – The Illusion of ControlWhat no one tells you about why control feels safe — and why it’s not.00:22 – The Hidden ParadoxThe more you control, the more out of control you actually feel.00:44 – Why Control Strategies Keep FailingFrom tracking to restriction — why “doing it right” still doesn’t work.01:40 – What Real Self-Trust Looks LikeShifting from control to connection with your body.01:47 – Control as a Coping MechanismYou’re not broken, you’re protecting yourself. Here’s how.04:26 – The Cycle That Keeps You StuckWhy control leads to rebound... and what breaks the loop.09:42 – What Stress Has to Do With ItHow your nervous system affects cravings, hunger, and power.12:33 – Letting Go Without Losing YourselfWhat it really means to release control and build true trust.16:05 – Closing ReflectionsYou don’t need more discipline. You need a new relationship with yourself.FREE training - Reclaiming Your Power with Food: https://masteringmindfulness.institute/How to work together: https://masteringmindfulness.institute/applyConnect with me: https://www.instagram.com/gina.worful/If this conversation resonated with you, I'd love to hear about it.

- Gina

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