204. But If I'm Not Obsessed With Food, What Will I Obsess About?

Update: 2025-07-09

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What takes up space in your mind when food no longer does?

In this live episode with the Life After Diets community, we explore what happens when food obsession fades. Do we land in a new identity with different thoughts and interests? Or do we find new mental fixations waiting in the wings?

From identity shifts and social anxiety to ego, neurodivergence, and the need for stimulation, we dig into what it really means to reclaim your mental real estate. A candid, insightful conversation about what comes next in life after diets.

01:08 Personal Experiences with Obsession

02:43 Finding New Focus and Purpose

04:15 Balancing Life and Recovery

05:28 Exploring Identity Beyond Food

20:48 Dealing with Social Anxiety and Self-Perception

21:29 Common Replacements for Food Obsessions

24:00 Embracing Downtime and Self-Care

25:22 Intentional Living

26:19 Exploring Neurodiversity and Monotropism

27:57 Challenges with Transitions and Coping Mechanisms

30:23 Secondary Stimulation

39:02 Ego Self and Higher Consciousness

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