How to Stop Emotional Overeating as a Coping Mechanism

This week on the podcast, I’m talking about the differences between physical and emotional hunger. In the episode you’ll hear:   Why we turn to food in response to emotions and a different way to think about this struggle How to separate out physical vs emotional hunger before you eat so you can choose what you truly want to do with food in that moment The 3 key questions to ask yourself when you’re in that shame cycle from emotional eating - so that you don’t just keep eating   The main thing I really want you to take away from this discussion is that emotional eating isn’t bad or wrong, and it’s certainly not a character flaw. It can be a signal for you to look at the feelings and unmet needs that you are having outside of food, and that can actually be a really wonderful and helpful thing.     Resources mentioned: Ellyn Satter’s definition of normal eating Hunger and fullness scale Book: Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown       Let’s get connected!  Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD Website: https://katyharvey.net    Rate, Review, & Follow!   “What I didn’t know I needed!"   If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward healing their relationship with food and their body image.   Also, if you haven’t done so already, make sure you follow the Rebuilding Trust with Your Body podcast. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on value-packed episodes each week.