The holiday season can be a challenging time when it comes to food. It can be overwhelming with all the special treats and the pressure from others to eat more. But how can you enjoy your time with family, friends, and colleagues without feeling guilty, deprived, or overindulging? In today's episode, Dr. T will introduce you to mindful eating practices. These practices involve slowing down, savoring each bite, and paying attention to your body's hunger and fullness signals. Taking one bite at a time and being fully present can reduce stress, improve digestion, and help you make food choices that make your body happy. Recommended Reading: Brewer, J., Kabat-Zinn, J. (2016). The craving mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love-why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits. Yale University Press. Kite, L., Kite, L. (2020). More than a body: Your body is an instrument, not an ornament. Houghton Mifflin. Sturino, K., Diamond, A. (2021). Body talk: how to embrace your body and start living your best life (First edition.). Clarkson Potter/Publishers. Taylor, S. R. (2021). The body is not an apology: The power of radical self-love. Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Tribole, E., Resch, E. (2012). Intuitive eating. Macmillan. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/x0ucQjcSJn0