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203. But I Don't How to Rest so I End Up Eating

203. But I Don't How to Rest so I End Up Eating

Update: 2025-06-25
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Ever feel like food is the only way you’re allowed to rest?

In this episode, we dive into the complicated overlap between rest, productivity, and eating — especially when slowing down feels wrong

We talk about using food to procrastinate, to collapse, or "let go" … and the cultural guilt that makes true rest so hard to claim. 

If you’ve ever felt anxious doing nothing (unless snacks are involved), this one goes there.

00:49  The Struggle with Rest and Productivity
01:38  Exploring the Concept of Rest
03:36  Restorative Activities and Personal Reflections
05:58  The Role of Food in Rest and Procrastination
17:01  The Fear of Losing Momentum
18:49  Understanding Compulsive Eating
19:12  Functional vs. Emotional Eating
19:54  Binge Eating as a Coping Mechanism
20:56  The Pressure to Keep Going
21:51  Balancing Responsibilities and Self-Care
23:56  The Importance of Rest
25:00  Personal Experiences with Overcommitment
29:13  Navigating Hyper Productivity
35:20  The Right to Rest and Restore
 

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203. But I Don't How to Rest so I End Up Eating

203. But I Don't How to Rest so I End Up Eating