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If you’ve ever found yourself eating an entire plate of food without remembering a single bite, then this is the episode for you.
Today, I’m sharing personal and client stories, science, and simple tools to help you understand why eating fast and emotionally is not your fault—but also something you can change.
We talk about real-life examples, how stress and hormones hijack your fullness signals, and what the "pause" can do for your body, brain, and emotions. I will teach you everything you need to know.
Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, and tired of feeling out of control with food, this episode is packed with practical tools to help you shift from mindless eating to feeling satisfied and at peace after a meal.
Timestamps & Highlights:
00:00 – Intro and the emotional eating struggle in midlife
04:30 – Personal story: fast eating, shame, and self-awareness
06:45 – Client story: scarcity mindset and restaurant overeating
09:08 – Practicing the pause beyond meals for emotional regulation
13:56 – How to recognize fullness before it’s too late
18:41 – Digestion, hormones, and the stress response
23:24 – Dopamine, fast eating, and emotional triggers
28:08 – Practical tools to slow down and reconnect with your body
35:14 – The three-bite rule and how to enjoy your food
39:57 – Meal check-ins and satisfaction cues
44:51 – Perfectionism, dieting, and honoring your body in midlife
49:15 – Final thoughts: emotional eating is reactive—here's how to interrupt it
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