In this episode, Melissa Eich discusses the importance of healing your relationship with food as a way to heal your relationship with yourself. 

Takeaways

Healing your relationship with food is essential for healing your relationship with yourself.
Using food as an emotional crutch prevents personal growth and keeps you stuck.
Eating with a plate or bowl instead of standing or eating out of the pantry helps create a mindful connection with food.
Practicing patience with food involves using a hunger scale, chewing food thoroughly, and being present during meals.
Not overthinking or worrying about food allows you to trust yourself and make conscious choices.
Being unaffected by the thoughts and opinions of others regarding your food choices is a sign of a healthy relationship with food.
No longer restricting or compensating for meals shows a neutral and healthy relationship with all types of food.

Chapters

00:00 Healing Your Relationship with Food to Heal Yourself
07:09 Eating Mindfully: The Power of a Plate or Bowl
12:59 Practicing Patience with Food and Being Present
21:36 Making the Next Best Decision Instead of Impulsive Eating
25:08 Being Unaffected by the Thoughts and Opinions of Others
29:53 No More Restricting or Compensating for Meals

Thanks for listening! See you next week for another episode of Mindfully Well with Mel.