What's Behind Emotional Eating?
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In this episode of The Powerful Project, V and Kirsty dive deep into the topic of emotional eating and its connection with stress.
They distinguish between physical hunger and emotional hunger, discussing how stress often triggers emotional eating. And they also cover healthy coping mechanisms like mindfulness, meditation, and physical exercise to manage stress.
This episode also covers the importance of seeking professional help, like seeing a psychologist, and practicing self-compassion. They address maintaining balanced meals to help manage hunger, nourish and balance blood sugar to reduce the likelihood of emotional eating.
00:00 Introduction to Emotional Eating
00:17 Understanding Hunger vs. Emotional Eating
00:55 The Psychology Behind Emotional Eating
01:50 Common Triggers for Emotional Eating
02:45 The Impact of Stress on Eating Habits
03:12 Physical Stress and Its Effects
04:07 Building Resilience to Manage Stress
07:52 Strategies to Combat Emotional Eating
18:45 Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
23:32 The Role of Physical Activity in Stress Relief
24:38 The Power of Boxing for Stress Relief
25:45 Emotional Release Through Physical Activity
28:10 Managing Stress as a Personal Trainer
33:38 The Importance of Setting Boundaries
37:15 Self-Compassion and Emotional Eating
41:59 Seeking Professional Help and Final Thoughts
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