Low self-confidence happens to us all. Here are ways all of us can be affected. Your self-confidence or self-worth is important to challenge in your battle against addiction. Because low self-confidence, and self-criticism, will make you want to 'use'/comfort eat, or treat yourself badly.

In this podcast

• 8 ways feeling bad about yourself can show up, and why. 

Another podcast for you: How Do I Stop Self-Criticism?

Citations
Gabor Mate - 'In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts'

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Self-criticism is one of the main reasons that people overeat. Dieting is based around it. But the solution lies in NOT trying to be perfect.

In this podcast

• How self-criticism goes hand in hand with comfort eating,
• how you can start to recover your self-esteem

Another podcast for you: Reset your Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Citations
Links to exercises that will reset your nervous system: TikTok or Facebook

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Have you ever wondered what triggers your binge or comfort eating? 

In this podcast

• 3 powerful questions to help you identify what's behind your eating.
• How you might be feeling now that we are almost 3 years on from the start of Covid-19. These potential feelings illustrate one experience that might be behind your comfort eating.

Another podcast you might like: 10 Ways to Overcome Anxiety

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Links to exercises that will reset your nervous system: TikTok or Facebook

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Maybe you're frustrated with yourself for not being able to stop eating? Or maybe you know your triggers are emotional? In this podcast 

• We explore the complexities of comfort eating and the various factors that contribute to the difficulty of stopping. 
• We discuss five reasons why managing binge or comfort eating has nothing to do with self-discipline. 
• We look at the chemical, ancestral, genetic, physiological, and biological influences that play a role in our eating habits. 
• Additionally, we examine the effects of food availability, marketing, society, culture, and habit formation on our eating behaviours. 
• Finally, most importantly, we delve into the emotional reasons behind comfort eating and how it is often used as a coping mechanism for various life stressors. Here I begin to show you that compassion is going to be your secret weapon against comfort eating.

Another podcast you'll love: How to Stop Procrastinating

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Today, I encourage you to reflect on self-appreciation for the year, rather than chastising yourself for not doing well enough. I also offer you a moving end of the year story. Warning: This one might make you cry. But it will leave you feeling comforted and warm inside.

Another podcast episode for you: How Do I Stop Self-Criticism?

Citations
'The Child's Story' by Charles Dickens - Read by Shelley Treacher.

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Today we have another heart-warming little story for the inner child in you, as well as a reminder to be kind to yourself at Christmas.

Here's another podcast you will love: 10 Ways to Overcome Anxiety

Citations
'The Elves and The Shoemaker' by The Brothers Grimm - Read by Shelley Treacher.

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Sleep is something that's important to get control of. It can affect everything we are, feel and do. Today we cover:

• The importance of good sleep when combatting comfort eating. 
• I've been told I have a calming voice. So, here I read a beautiful little tale to lull you into a warm, happy sleep. The story starts around 7 minutes into the podcast.

Here's your next podcast: 10 Ways to Overcome Anxiety

Citations
'The Night Before Christmas' - Read by Shelley Treacher
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When talking about the reasons for comfort eating, one of the things that people ask me the most, is "Isn't it just a habit?" In today's episode I talk about how comfort eating is a deeply embedded habit, influenced by emotional experience, our history and the chemicals in our brains.

This is the third in a quick tip series about comfort eating recovery.

Your next podcast: How to Stop Procrastinating

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Identifying why you really want to stop comfort eating can be a powerful tool to help you take back control of a craving. What is your why? You’ve got to have an excellent, personally meaningful reason, to give up what comforts you. So, in this byte, I ask you: What’s really worth putting your comfort binge aside for? I offer suggestions and ways to answer this question.

This is the second of a quick tip series about comfort eating recovery.

Here's another podcast for you: How Do I Stop Self-Criticism?

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In every relationship, there will be times when you or your partner need space. But, what do you do if this becomes chronic and painful for either of you? Here, I'll explain how you can feel more comfortable, with practical strategies. You CAN work towards repair, and taking your individual power back.

Listen to all of my Relationship Podcasts: https://www.bristolcounselling.co.uk/podcasts/relationships

Watch my video Stop Losing Yourself in Love  to understand how early patterns shape your relationships, and how somatic awareness helps you stay true to yourself.

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