RYW 119: Emotional Hunger Versus Physical Hunger
Description
Welcome back to ReWire Your Weight, the podcast for busy professionals and high achievers who are ready to lose weight by breaking free from self-sabotage and food noise—without dieting, restriction, or medication. In today’s episode, your host Rachel Foy tackles one of the most misunderstood concepts in the world of eating psychology: the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger.
You’ll discover why so many smart, successful adults struggle to recognize real hunger signals, often thanks to years of diet culture and ignoring what their bodies actually need. Rachel Foy breaks down the key signs of physical hunger versus emotional hunger, reveals why your brain can blur these cues, and shares practical steps to help you spot the difference in your own life. If you’ve ever caught yourself reaching for snacks out of habit, emotion, or stress, this episode is packed with insights to help you regain control—and stop blaming yourself for patterns your brain has learned to run on autopilot.




