S2 – 9: How to Treat Emotional Eating with Tricia Nelson

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My guest today is Tricia Nelson, an expert on emotional eating and #1 bestselling author,”Heal Your Hunger – 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now.“

By identifying and healing the root causes of emotional eating, Tricia lost 50 pounds herself and spent more than 30 years researching the hidden causes of addictive personalities.

She’s the host of a popular podcast,”Cure Your Hunger Show” (You can Listen to my interview with her here) and is a highly regarded speaker who has spoken on NBC, CBS, KTLA, FOX, and Discovery Health.

One of the things we’re talking about today is that we’re all emotional eaters – at different extremes. I’d love to hear about your own experience, if you’ve struggled, overcame it, or are embracing it. Be sure to contact me in the comments section with any questions you have!

from her website:

“Excessive consumption of sugar is a leading cause of health problems such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease. It has also been shown to contribute to belly fat, depression, migraines, poor vision and premature aging.

Breaking free from sugar is not as hard as you might think. Getting support as you start your journey will make your journey that much easier. In addition to your favorite foods, there are plenty of delicious sugar-free alternatives and great recipes to keep you happy while nourishing your body.

You should feel good and look good, and quitting the sugar habit will help you do both! “

In this episode you will find:

Meet Tricia Nelson [0:36]

What does emotional eater mean? (1:46)

Why we use food for reasons beyond nutritional needs
The subconscious drive behind emotional eating
Tricia’s story and how her diet is different
Negative emotions from her weight gain
The cycle that drives emotional eating
Why dieting won’t fix emotional eating
Why dieting initially feels like it’s working

How do you know if you’re emotionally eating or eating normally? (7:18)

helpful internal dialogue
The benefits of eating regularly
Tricia’s “Three Meal Magic” Strategy
How strategies like skipping meals and intermittent fasting can lead to eating disorders
Self check-in with three meals magic
How snacking can lead to weight gain
Self-registration can reveal what may help you avoid emotional eating

Intermittent fasting and how to deal with it as a woman (10:29)

The trap of not eating
Great way to use IF as a woman
The importance of dietary quality
The most satisfying nutrient (and what we need in every meal)
Why we need more protein as we age
Consider maximizing the three main meals you’re eating
If you are active, schedule meals during training

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Why do I often feel bad when I eat? [15:05]

Is feeling “hunger” the perfect storm for emotional eating?
The time off between main meals and how it affects our minds and bodies
How We Started Recognizing Our Emotions Between Meals
The Benefits of Adjusting Yourself and Building Emotional Intelligence
Recognize, feel and process emotions
Why we associate comfort food with sensory states

Tools to Help Us Cope With Emotional Eating [18:12]

The morning routine and the foundation it provides
Focus on activities and ideas
Concept of deposit and withdrawal in our spiritual bank account
How these practices support you in coping with stress throughout the day
Afternoon and evening activities that can support you
The sneaky way to emotionally eat
Important tips to help us reset in a non-food related way

Is there a difference between addiction and emotional eating? [22:15]

Emotional Eating Profile
Emotional Eating and Food Addiction
Emotional Eaters and Food Addicts Quiz
what tells you where on the spectrum
Long-term consequences of emotional eating and dieting

How do people who emotionally eat get addicted? [25:53]

Tricia on her personal example of alcohol and sugar addiction and the connection between them
Effects of shopping, pornography, and other pleasurable activities on dopamine
Increased sensitivity due to withdrawal from activity
Example of Tricia “Healing Her Feelings”
Why swap addiction may be typical

What is the root cause of the addiction cycle? [29:34]

Are there issues within us that need to be looked into?
Unresolved trauma may be at the root of the addiction cycle
Long-term struggle with addictive behaviors may stem from trauma
Tricia’s Personal Story and Sharing About Childhood Sexual Abuse
How Tricia’s Research and Self-Healing Influenced Her Powerful Work

“Anatomy of an Emotional Eater” from cure your hunger Book [32:48]

Why Some Emotional Diners Are Pleasant
How childhood coping strategies translate into adult life
The need for validation and the establishment of negative cycles
How People Pleasing Others Create Resentment
How these traits drive the legitimacy of emotional eating
Tricia’s book: “Heal Your Hunger – 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now.“
Setting boundaries, pleasing people and giving voice to women
Identifying the root causes of emotional eating can help you live a more fulfilling life
How we see opportunity in all challenges

this week’s challenge [40:16]

Try 3 Meal Magic for 3 days.

This can help you observe your relationship with food and how often you subconsciously crave something.

Connect with Tricia Nelson [56:51]

Next is: In our next episode, I’ll talk to Traver Boehm, founder of the Human Uncivilized Movement.he is the author of the book “Today I got up,” and “Uncivilized People” As well as two TEDx speakers, men’s coaches and podcasters. I really appreciate the work he does and I thought you might be interested in hearing this conversation, especially if you have a man you love in your life and would like to share great tools and resources with.

On my own personal journey, learning more about the minds of others has helped me improve my communication skills, deepen my empathy and understanding, and create more meaningful connections with others. I really enjoy learning about different perspectives and perspectives, and I think you’ll find Traver’s work insightful. I have given his book to several friends and family and have enjoyed hearing his thoughts on many things.

The upcoming episode does have some swearing, so if this is offensive to you, this probably isn’t an episode you’ll like.

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