In this episode, Julie discusses the topic of emotional eating and the importance of giving oneself permission to eat emotionally without judgment. She emphasizes that emotional eating is normal, healthy, and an effective coping mechanism. Julie also explores the connection between the cultural fear of weight gain and racism. Julie highlights the need to practice non-judgmental curiosity and compassion towards oneself when engaging in emotional eating. She concludes by stating that understanding the unmet needs behind emotional eating can help individuals find their food voice.

Keywords: emotional eating, permission, judgment, normal, coping mechanism, cultural fear, weight gain, racism, non-judgmental curiosity, compassion, unmet needs, find your food voice

Takeaways

• Emotional eating is normal, healthy, and an effective coping mechanism.
• Shame and judgment around emotional eating come from cultural fear of weight gain tied to racism.
• Practice non-judgmental curiosity and compassion towards oneself when engaging in emotional eating.
• Understanding the unmet needs behind emotional eating can help individuals find their food voice.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:51 Exploring Emotional Hunger

03:23 Practicing Non-Judgmental Curiosity and Compassion

04:44 Understanding Unmet Needs and Finding Your Food Voice

05:20 Conclusion

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