Episode Overview

Are you stuck in the cycle of reaching for candy, snacks, or sweet treats every time you feel stressed, bored, or drained? You’re not alone—and there’s a better way. In this Q&A episode, Annie and Jen dig into emotional eating and share why simply “swapping” food for another action often doesn’t work unless you understand what’s really driving your cravings.

They introduce their simple but powerful framework—Stop, Identify, Swap—to help you pause, check in with yourself, and choose a reward that truly meets your emotional or physical needs. From getting outside for a few deep breaths to reassessing how much you’re taking on each day, this episode is packed with practical ideas to help you find balance without relying on food as your only comfort.

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Key Points

• The Stop-Identify-Swap framework for emotional eating
• How to uncover the true need behind food cravings
• Small, quick rituals to replace emotional eating triggers
• Why sleep might be your best “swap” for candy cravings