In this episode, Alana unravels the 5 most common triggers for emotional eating and explores how emotional eating is not a one-size-fits-all behavior. Alana shares her own experiences and insights into the variety of triggers and patterns that lead us to seek solace in food. From depressed eating to happy eating, she delves into the emotional needs and desires underlying these behaviors, aiming to help listeners recognize their unique triggers. Join Alana as we uncover the roots of emotional eating and begin the journey toward a healthier, more mindful relationship with food.

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Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Importance of Recognizing Different Types of Emotional Eaters

02:23 - Personal Experience with Emotional Eating

04:16 - Grazing and Planned Binge as Emotional Eating Pathways

06:36 - Depressed Eating

09:30 - Anxiety Eating

13:12 - Angry Eating

14:41 - Bored Eating

19:29 - Happy Eating

21:19 - Understanding the Need Behind Emotional Eating

22:44 - Creating New Strategies for a Healthier Relationship with Food

23:39 - Conclusion