Summary:

In this episode, I dive into the deep psychological layers that influence our eating behaviours. Prompted by a conversation with a fellow coach and friend. I explore themes like childhood conditioning, emotional eating, food as a coping mechanism, restriction-rebound cycles, the illusion of willpower, social and environmental influence, identity-based behaviours, and the modern food environment.

Chapters:

02:20 – Why psychology matters in nutrition.

03:20 – The impact of childhood conditioning on food beliefs.

04:35 – Food as a coping mechanism: emotional eating explained.

06:10 – Willpower is not the answer: neuroscience and finite self-control.

07:30 – The restrict–rebound–guilt loop & binge patterns.

08:55 – Food as automatic behavior: habits, cues, and routine.

09:45 – The role of environment: why snacking feels automatic.

10:30 – Social influence: family, co-workers, and peer pressure.

11:35 – Identity and internal narratives.

15:00 – The role of food marketing & the hyper-palatable food environment.

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