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Research shows that behavioral addictions, including emotional eating, can actually trigger stronger brain responses than hard drugs. Yet when people struggle with food, they’re so often told to “just have more discipline” or “try harder.” It’s no wonder so many of us feel stuck in shame and frustration.

In this eye-opening conversation with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Hochman, creator of the Self Recovery program, we learn why emotional eating isn’t about willpower but about how we try to manage emotional pain. His science-based program, now recognized as one of the leading alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous, helps people uncover the emotional roots of addiction and build real, lasting recovery.

Tune in to hear Dr. Hochman’s “current of addiction” framework that helps people understand why they turn to food, how to reduce harm without restriction, and why building tolerance, not perfection, is the real key to freedom.

References

Self Recovery's Website

Quiz: What's Your Readiness for Change?

Dr. Hochman's Instagram

Dr. Hochman's LinkedIn

Self Recovery Community on Reddit

Audio Stamps

01:23 - Introduction of today's guest, psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Hochman, and how he came to work in the area of addiction.

02:53 - How do you define addiction in a medical sense versus something that's just a habit or a strong preference?

06:39 - Definition of emotional eating and Dr. Hochman’s key strategies to work on it.

13:10 - Practicing the art of tolerance to build strength against cravings

18:05 - How to slow down the urge to emotionally eat.

21:30 - Dealing with regression and shame when progress stalls.

24:14 - Why it's worth seeking the right professional guidance for emotional eating.

26:25 - How to work with Dr. Hochman via his clinical practice and Self Recovery program.

All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast.

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