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Summary:

In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the focus is on self-awareness and its critical role in understanding and managing emotional eating. Marilyn discusses the definition of self-awareness, its connection to emotional eating, and various techniques to enhance self-awareness, including journaling, mindfulness, and understanding emotions through the Wheel of Emotions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's feelings and stress levels to reduce reliance on food for emotional comfort. Marilyn also highlights the significance of self-reflection and how our perceptions of others can reveal insights about ourselves.Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Self-Awareness

03:03 Understanding Self-Awareness and Emotional Eating

16:01 Tools for Enhancing Self-Awareness

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In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the focus is on the concept of self-talk and its significant link to emotional eating. Marilyn discusses how self-talk influences our emotional well-being and the quality of our lives. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing negative self-talk patterns and offers practical exercises, including journaling, to foster self-compassion and understanding. The episode aims to guide listeners on their journey to improve their relationship with food and themselves by cultivating a healthier inner dialogue.

Takeaways

• Self-talk is a crucial factor in emotional eating.
• Recognizing negative self-talk is the first step to change.
• Improving well-being can reduce the urge to eat emotionally.
• Journaling can help identify and shift negative self-talk.
• Compassion towards oneself is essential for healing.
• Healing is a non-linear journey with ups and downs.
• Self-talk often reflects the voices of caregivers from childhood.
• Practicing self-compassion can lead to better emotional health.
• Awareness of self-talk can improve overall quality of life.
• The journey of self-improvement requires patience and understanding

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Self-Talk and Emotional Eating

03:48 Understanding Self-Talk and Its Impact

07:07 The Role of Childhood in Self-Talk

11:46 Journaling Exercise for Self-Reflection

15:49 Compassion and Self-Understanding

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In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the host explores the intricate relationship between self-confidence and emotional eating. She discusses how low self-confidence can lead to feelings of guilt and shame, which often trigger emotional eating. Marilyn emphasizes that self-confidence is not a binary trait but rather a spectrum that can be developed through recognizing and building on personal skills. The episode also highlights the importance of self-love and acceptance in overcoming emotional eating habits.Chapters

00:00 Understanding Self-Confidence and Emotional Eating

04:20 Building Self-Confidence: Skills and Growth

09:27 Overcoming Emotional Triggers and Self-Doubt

14:56 The Journey to Self-Love and Acceptance

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Summary:

In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the host discusses the significance of self-care in the context of emotional eating. Marilyn emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself beyond food, exploring the concept of the inner child, and identifying barriers that prevent individuals from engaging in self-care. She provides practical strategies for incorporating self-care into daily life and highlights the long-term benefits of developing a diverse toolbox of coping strategies to enhance overall well-being.Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Self-Care and Emotional Eating

04:10 Understanding the Inner Child and Self-Care

08:47 Identifying Barriers to Self-Care

14:40 Implementing Self-Care into Daily Life

16:04 The Long-Term Benefits of Self-Care

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In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the host discusses the challenges of maintaining healthy eating habits while traveling. She emphasizes that it's normal to feel a loss of routine and offers insights into the emotional triggers that can lead to overeating during travel. Marilyn provides practical tools for listeners to create healthier travel routines and encourages self-acceptance and mindfulness. The episode concludes with a reflection on the positive aspects of travel and how to incorporate those into daily life.Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Emotional Eating and Travel

12:00 Exploring the Reasons Behind Emotional Eating

22:09 Reflecting on Positive Travel ExperiencesFind me here:

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In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the host discusses the emotional pressures surrounding Valentine's Day, particularly for those who are single. Marilyn emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, exploring self-love, and understanding personal love languages. She encourages listeners to practice mindfulness in their eating habits, especially during emotionally charged times like Valentine's Day, and to engage in self-care activities that promote a healthier relationship with food and emotions.Chapters

00:00Navigating Valentine's Day Emotions

04:43The Importance of Self-Love

08:39Understanding Love Languages

12:54Curiosity and Emotional Eating

16:09Mindful Indulgence on Valentine's Day

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