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Byte Sized SecuritySpot Phishing Emails: Stay Safe# Episode: "Avoiding the Phishing Bait: How to Spot Scam Emails"## Episode SummaryIn this episode of Byte Sized Security, host Marc David breaks down how to identify phishing emails. He provides practical tips to recognize scam attempts and protect your personal information from fraudulent emails.## Key Discussion Points- Introduction to phishing scams and why they're dangerous- Identifying typos and grammar mistakes in suspicious emails- How to verify the sender's email address and domain- The importance of inspecting links before clicking2025-05-2102 min
The Psychology of Eating PodcastLetting Go of the Need for Approval from Others – In Session with Marc DavidIf you’re of a certain age, you’ve probably noticed that young people – teenagers, especially – have a strong need for approval from others. Young adults want to fit in and feel accepted, a natural desire that is part of our normal developmental process at this stage of life. Feeling that we belong helps us to grow and expand, and gives us the confidence to explore our world. As we grow older, however, people can become unknowingly stuck at this developmental stage. And when this happens – life can get miserable pretty quick. Left unchecked, w...2024-09-1838 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastTrusting Ourselves with Food & Pleasure – In Session with Marc DavidJill, 44, wants a new relationship with food – one where she can enjoy a more easygoing, intuitive way of eating. She’d like eating to be fun and lighthearted, and feel satiated after a great meal. But her dreamy new relationship with food seems so very far away. Jill has an intense desire for food – so deep that it feels like her desire can never be quenched. No matter what or how much Jil eats, she doesn’t really feel like she ever finds true pleasure and contentment with food. It just never feels like enough – and Jill ha...2024-09-0458 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastDoes Food Hold Power Over You? – In Session with Marc DavidFood is intended to be our source of nourishment, but all too often it can feel like a losing battle. Perhaps you’ve been struggling with your weight, and why it’s so hard to lose it – or keep it off. Or maybe you binge or emotionally eat, and are frustrated that you can’t stop these behaviors. Whatever your unique challenge with food may be, after a while it’s hard to not come to a particular conclusion… Food has a POWER over you. It must – otherwise, you’d have been able to put a...2024-08-2148 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastHealing a Negative Body Image by Embracing Your “Enoughness” – In Session with Marc DavidNegative body image is something that so many of us struggle with – regardless of our nationality, age, or background. It almost seems to be part of the human condition, something that is innate to our journey here on Earth. But is it, really? While not liking our body – or constantly trying to achieve a certain weight or shape – is ubiquitous around the world, the truth is that is NOT a natural, normal part of being alive. Our beliefs around body image and beauty are instead ingrained from us at a young age. We were, q...2024-08-0752 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastOur Beliefs About Carbohydrates: How They Freak Us Out & Make Us Fat – In Session with Marc DavidPerhaps more than any other food group, carbohydrates can really freak people out. You might say, carbs are one of the world’s great nutritional “hang-ups.” And a big reason for this is we’ve been told carbohydrates will make us … fat. Eat the wrong kinds, too much, and too often, and you’ll be popping the buttons off your jeans in no time. So many of us then try to avoid or limit carbohydrates, but find ourselves struggling to sustain that. Part of what makes carbohydrates so confusing is that we’ve come to b...2024-07-2449 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastHow To (Skillfully) Love Food – In Session with Marc DavidMany of us struggle with emotional eating. And that’s because food is a reliable way to manage our unwanted emotions. Think: Bored. Stressed. Lonely. Angry. Anxious. When we’re experiencing difficult emotions, it’s natural to turn to food. But here’s something that’s also common: some of us label ourselves as emotional eaters, when that’s not actually the case. For some of us, something else altogether is going on: We just LOVE food. A lot. The truth is, some of us love food so much that we don’t k...2024-07-1050 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastDoes Your Body Suffer From Absentee Parent Syndrome? – In Session with Marc DavidFor those of us who struggle with weight, are in a battle with food, or who have ongoing anxiety around eating, it’s no secret that these unwanted food and body challenges can have a myriad of possible causes. Well, one of the more overlooked causes is something that many of us experienced when we were young: ➡️ Having an absentee parent. This can mean: 👉 A parent who was never there, or was seldom there, or who came into and out of life in an erratic way. 👉 A parent who was around...2024-06-2650 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastThe Soul’s Call to Release Our Health Anxieties – In Session with Marc DavidEver hear the phrase “health is wealth?” For many people, we don’t quite recognize how valuable our health is until we find illness or injury knocking. Enjoying robust health is truly the foundation of a happy, fulfilled, and connected life. But it’s also true that worrying about our health, or being vigilant about every aspect of our diet and lifestyle, can actually take us in the opposite direction of vitality – as Marc David explores with 53-year old Daniela. Daniela’s health anxieties – like many people – were born at a young age. 2024-06-1259 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWhy You Gain Weight After Losing It & What To Do – In Session with Marc DavidA surprising fact about the weight loss universe is that despite so many built-in difficulties, plenty of people have success. So often, we DO actually lose the weight, we hit our target number - or come close to it, we celebrate, we feel good, we fit into our clothes, and life is finally great. We did it. But then, something happens. Somehow, the weight we lost finds its way back home. Our efforts worked, but only for a brief time. If this sounds at all familiar to you, you’ve probably ask...2024-05-2953 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastFinding Calm In The Nutritional Storm – In Session with Marc DavidWhen it comes to nutrition and health, there can be a lot to worry about: ✴️ How do I control my desires and avoid the foods that are bad for me? ✴️ How can I eat to successfully lose weight? ✴️ How do I stop sabotaging myself? ✴️ And can I stick to a good nutritional program for the sake of my health? If you find yourself having multiple worries around food, weight or health, you’re not alone. So many of us sincerely want to get things “right.” But it can often seem like an impo...2024-05-1553 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWhich Voice Should You Listen To: Change Your Body, or Embrace It? – In Session with Marc DavidChances are, you’ve had the experience of hearing conflicting voices in your head when it comes to food and body. One part of us can clearly say: “I absolutely must lose weight.” While another part of us can simultaneously whisper: “I’m tired of dieting. Maybe I should just give up and love my body as it is.” And from here, an inner conflict unfolds. On the one hand, we can find ourselves motivated to stick to a diet, get to the gym, and do everything we can to control our appetite...2024-05-0148 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastBody Image Triggers: Where They Come From & How To Find Healing – In Session with Marc DavidPicture this: You’re trucking along your day – everything’s going pretty well, when BOOM: You see a picture of yourself, and you’re instantly triggered. “Is that really what I look like?” you ask yourself. You can’t believe your appearance. Maybe it’s extra weight, or the shape of your hips or stomach. But whatever it is – you feel your heart start to sink, and a crushing sadness races in. Before you know it, you’re spiraling into that incorporeal place made famous on Netflix’s acclaimed series. 2024-04-1745 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastEmotional Eating & The Mother-Daughter Connection – In Session with Marc DavidManaging emotions with food, otherwise known as emotional eating, is something that humans have been doing for millenia. And the reason is simple: when we eat, we reliably feel better – no matter how fleeting those “feel-good” feelings may be. While many people intuitively understand that emotions play a key role in our eating habits, it can often be a lot harder to understand the emotions themselves. The truth is, our inner emotional world is fantastically complex, and influences our relationship with food in so many diverse and fascinating ways. Which brings us to guest co...2024-04-0341 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWhen Weight Loss Doesn’t Alleviate “Weight Worry” – In Session with Marc DavidWhen it comes to body weight, most of us are focused on one thing: losing it! But many people aren’t prepared for what happens after weight loss. Any thoughts we may have about post-weight loss life are pretty dreamy. We imagine we’ll feel uber confident, accomplished, and ready to boldly move forward in life. But all too often, that simply isn’t the case. For many, the striving and struggle for weight loss ends up getting replaced by an equally unwelcome visitor: WEIGHT WORRY. That can look like cons...2024-03-2046 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastHarnessing the Power of Conscious Ritual to Overcome Binge Eating – In Session with Marc DavidNight-time binge eating. It’s a pastime that many people struggle with, and can feel truly insurmountable. But nightly binge eating doesn’t have to get the best of you. The reality is, there’s a clear road to recovering our power and being in control with food – all that’s needed is a deeper understanding of why nighttime binge eating – otherwise known as “nighttime eating syndrome” – happens, and a wise framework for overcoming it. In this episode, we meet guest coaching client, Megan, who would like to finally break free from this challengin...2024-03-0650 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWhy Becoming a “Natural” Eater is Key to Weight Loss – In Session with Marc DavidLike so many of us, Cherie, age 56, wants to lose 20 pounds – but without the constant fight and struggle. Cherie has been battling these 20 pounds just about all her adult life – and she’s feeling ready for a new approach. Cherie’s kids are about to leave the house, and she’d like to focus on her life for the first time in many years. She dreams of letting go of her day job and taking on an exciting new career, and she knows that now’s the time to step into her power. Everything is falling into place for Ch...2024-02-2140 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWhy Self-Discipline Can’t Fix All Our Weight Loss Woes – In Session with Marc DavidRaelene, 46, would love to lose about 40 kilos. And she’s had great success in the past: all she has to do is eliminate sugar, cut down on the carbs, watch her calories and portion sizing, and the weight will eventually come off. But the problem is, she just can’t seem to stick to a diet plan for more than a few months. A cooking teacher and mother of two, Raelene says she simply doesn’t have the discipline to stick with it. And after 15 years of off-and-on-again dieting, Raelene still hasn’t reached the promised la...2024-01-2449 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWhen Body Insecurities Cause Us to Date the Wrong People – In Session with Marc DavidBarbara, 60, is finally ready to explore the world, go on adventures, and find the man of her dreams. She’s done lots of therapy, read all the books, and it seems like nothing should be in the way. But something is clearly holding her back. A lifetime of dieting and disliking her body, and a string of unfortunate dating experiences in the past has her majorly doubting herself. Barbara so deeply wants to move on and create the life she feels like she’s long overdue for – but there’s part of her that is having a r...2023-12-1344 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastTempted to Take a Break from Weight Loss But Afraid of What Will Happen? –In Session with Marc DavidIf you’ve been dieting for many years, you know it can get to be a little “much.” Chronic dieting can leave us frustrated, exhausted, and exasperated. Why does something so simple – weight loss – have to be so hard? Millions of people around the world are realizing that they’re just plain tired of dieting. So much so that an increasing number of people are deciding to take a break from weight loss altogether. But taking a diet break doesn’t alleviate the very real fear that many of us experience: that the second we stop dieting, we’...2023-11-2947 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastEmotional Eating in Uncertain Times: It's Time to Forgive & Let Go – In Session with Marc DavidEmotional eating always has a psychological or biological reason for showing up in our life. It never just “happens” … it’s almost always an unconscious psychological strategy to regulate difficult emotions. That’s the case for guest coaching client, Katy, who’s going through a period of massive change – and is struggling to manage her feelings about it all. As a newly-turned 30-year old, Katy is figuring out what’s important to her in life, what sort of career she wants to pursue, and how she wants to earn money. She’s hoping to find a life partner, and would...2023-11-1554 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastStop Waiting to Lose Weight So You Can Find Love – In Session with Marc DavidIt’s no surprise that many people around the world would like to lose weight. In fact, between 2017 and 2021, 55% of all Americans have expressed the desire for weight loss. And unfortunately, many people who are single and would like to find love in their life are instead putting it off until they’re at their desired weight. That’s the case for 41-year old Shawnna, our guest in this episode of the podcast. Shawnna would like to lose about 50 pounds, and find a more peaceful relationship with food – one where she’s not constantly thinking about what...2023-11-0149 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWhy We Need to Get Rid of the Term ‘Body Dysmorphia’ – In Session with Marc DavidIn this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, we’re going to take a look at why we need to get past the label of ‘body dysmorphia’ – a medical term – and instead look to understand why body dysmorphia is actually present. And to do that, we must explore our personal story from childhood to adulthood – because our history contains the clues for where this pattern developed in the first place. The reality is, many of us have dysmorphic tendencies. Meaning, we see our body differently than it actually is – and not in a good way. T...2023-10-1850 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastAccepting Our Aging Bodies – In Session with Marc DavidWe all have different reasons for wanting to lose weight: Feeling lighter Being healthier Fitting into your “skinny” clothes Or sometimes, just feeling more confident… And sometimes, there are hidden reasons for wanting to lose weight that we don’t even realize we have. For Nataliya, 46, weight loss has been a lifelong journey. Nataliya wants to be more confident in her body, and to feel lighter. She jokes that her goal is to feel “like a squirrel” and be able to jump from branch to branch. But what she doesn’t quite realize is that her des...2023-08-2351 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastHow We Learn to Parent Our Inner Child Around Food & Weight – In Session with Marc DavidThe desire to lose weight unites so many people around the world. And while it may be a common global phenomenon … what’s not frequently recognized is how unique all of our weight loss journeys turn out to be. The truth is, if we want to lose weight and keep it off, we need to intimately understand our life story and how it affects our journey with weight. In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, you’ll meet Wendy, 57. She’s been on a strugglesome journey to lose weight. And one thing that particul...2023-08-0950 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastA 72-Year-Old Man Releases a Lifetime of Food & Health Worries – In Session with Marc DavidIn this episode, Marc David works with Richard, 72, who is living in a constant state of vigilance when it comes to his weight and health. Like so many of us, Richard has developed a belief that his diet must be perfect in order to maintain his health, avoid illness, and keep weight off. And what happens if he can’t maintain the perfect diet? The moment Richard gains a pound, he imagines that he’s just around the corner from a heart attack. He believes that if he doesn’t eat 100% perfectly all the tim...2023-07-1253 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastA 74-Year-Old Man Finds Peace with Weight & Body Image – In Session with Marc DavidWhen it comes to weight loss, so many of us feel that we need to restrict our food, punish the body with exercise, and be in a constant state of worry. We expect our weight loss journey to be an ongoing battle where we can never truly relax and live. But there’s a much better way. In this episode, Marc David works with guest podcast client David, and challenges the belief that weight and health goals have to be difficult. At age 74, David wants to lose weight and eat healthy, but he’s tired of a...2023-06-2850 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWeight Loss & Spiritual Growth: What’s the Connection – In Session with Marc DavidSo many of us are trying to lose weight. We can put all of our energy, our heart and soul, into fulfilling what seems like a simple desire - just lose a bunch of body fat. When our efforts aren’t working though, things can get complicated. We can become a bit anxious, and adopt the kind of beliefs that are intended to motivate us, but actually hold us back. These beliefs can include: I’m not good enough as I am I am not lovable Something is wro...2023-06-1452 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWeight Extremism & Shame: A 53-Year-Old Heals His Heart & Body – In Session with Marc DavidWhen it comes to weight, many people can identify with the concept of “weight extremism” – otherwise known as yo-yo dieting. We’re “all in” with our health commitments, whether that’s daily exercise, a healthy diet, getting to bed early every night. We analyze, assess – and maybe even obsess about – every little morsel of food we put into our mouth. And then, well – life happens. Tragedy happens. Stress happens. Our habits start to unravel, and before we know it: our healthy lifestyle is kaput. We’re secret-eating in the dark and binge eating when we thi...2023-05-3159 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastThe Therapeutic Use of Food in Times of Grief or Loneliness – In Session with Marc DavidFood is so much more than just fuel for our bodies. It’s also a powerful connector. Food brings us together with family and friends, and allows us to express and receive love and appreciation, spark new relationships, create memories, discover and care for the world around us, and even navigate and explore our inner emotional and spiritual landscape. Because food helps us feel connected, we may also reach for it in moments of disconnection, distress, isolation, and loneliness. We can turn to it for comfort, or for a sense of familiarity and rea...2023-05-1746 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastAfraid of Gaining Weight? How to Move from Food Fear to Food Freedom – In Session with Marc DavidOur culture is quick to praise dramatic weight loss. But it rarely acknowledges the heaviness that so often lingers afterward – the fear of gaining it all back. When we’re afraid of being overweight, it’s easy to see food as the enemy. We’ll often try to skip meals and deny our appetite. And it seems to make sense … After all, it’s food that makes us gain weight, right? The challenge is, when we fear or blame food – or try to repress our biological need for nourishment, we can develop other unwanted eating...2023-05-0353 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastReleasing Food Fears & Embracing Your Inner Nutritional Explorer – In Session with Marc DavidWhen we’re facing a chronic health challenge, one of the great ways to help ourselves is to turn to food and diet. So many of us have had great success when using the “food as medicine” approach. But what happens when our healing diet routine feels too restrictive? And how do we reconcile our need to avoid certain foods with our natural desire for freedom and exploration? These are just some of the questions Cecili’s hopes to unpack as Marc’s guest on this episode. Cecili is a nutritionist who’s spent...2023-04-1945 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastDiscovering the Wisdom in Our Love of Food & Pleasure – In Session with Marc DavidWhen it comes to food and weight, many of us have learned to treat our bodies as a kind of machine. We know what our Body Mass Index (BMI) “should” be, and we strive to stay within it. We may severely restrict our caloric intake, increase our weekly exercise to the point of exhaustion, or take other extreme measures to lose weight. And here’s the thing: these efforts often work, but the cost can be huge. At one point or another, most of us who pursue weight loss in this way end up feeling starved...2023-04-1244 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastThe Magic Weight Loss Number: Taking Our Power Back – In Session with Marc DavidFor so many of us, numbers hold power. Whether it’s our bank account, the calories on our plate, or our final exam score, we give tremendous meaning to numbers. But there’s one number we often give the greatest meaning of all – and that’s our weight. Most of us have a “number” in mind for what we “should” weigh, and we tend to believe in it wholeheartedly. We can place almost mystical significance on that figure, believing that the world – our world – will be so much different when we finally achieve it. In this episode...2023-04-0549 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastReclaiming Peace and Empowerment in Our Inner Dialogue with Food & Body – In Session with Marc DavidOne thing we learn very early in our journey with food and body is that everyone’s got an opinion. We find no shortage of health and nutrition experts offering a variety of strong, and often conflicting, perspectives too. About healthy eating. About the ideal weight and body shape. About what we’re doing wrong. “But who is right? Will it work for me? What if it doesn’t?” And so we try everything – only to end up feeling overwhelmed, stuck, defeated, and lost. That’s where we meet today’s podcast guest. H...2023-03-2946 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastHow Our Regrets In Life Influence Our Journey With Weight & Body Image – In Session with Marc DavidRegrets. They’re something all of us have experienced over the years. Whether it’s not following a dream career, missing out on the trip of a lifetime, or wishing you had been able to say that final goodbye, regrets can be truly hard to move on from. As we explore in this episode, our regrets and disappointments in life can not only be difficult to get over, they can end up massively influencing every area of our lives – including our relationship with weight and food. Think of it this way: regrets a...2023-03-1550 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastAnger & Weight Loss: Tuning In, and Getting Real – In Session with Marc DavidWhen it comes to weight, most of us are focused on improving our physical metabolism. We’ve been taught to think that weight loss is largely about reducing our caloric intake and increasing our daily exercise. But what’s often not talked about are the role of hidden negative emotions in our weight journey. We may acknowledge the importance of processing and integrating emotions like anger and depression for our mental health. However, emotional metabolism is also essential for our physical health. So in this episode, we explore anger and d...2023-03-081h 04The Psychology of Eating PodcastWeight Loss, Trauma, & Abuse: What’s the Connection? – In Session with Marc DavidIn this episode, we explore how, for some people, the lifelong desire to lose weight can reflect an unconscious attempt to “fix” parts of ourselves that we think are broken or somehow wrong – something that is common for those of us who have endured childhood trauma or abuse. As we know, childhood abuse and trauma can take many forms. And for too many, the effects of that abuse linger on well into adulthood, touching just about every aspect of life – from our intimate relationships, mental and physical health, self-confidence, and so much more. Those of us who hav...2023-03-0150 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastThe Desire to Feel Comfortable in Your Own Skin – In Session with Marc DavidMany of us have had the thought, “I just want to feel comfortable in my own skin.” But have you ever stopped and truly considered this phrase? When we talk about feeling comfortable in our skin, we’re usually thinking about our weight. We want to be thinner, have a flatter belly, or trimmer thighs. We’re eager to feel good in our clothes, and want to like what we see in the mirror. And it seems like a reasonable desire to have the body that we want. But as we explore in...2023-02-2236 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWhat Our Health Challenges Are Here to Teach Us – In Session with Marc DavidIn this episode, we explore some of the gifts and hidden messages our health challenges are here to teach us. For 56-year old Lynn, there’s been a lot of adjustment to her previously active lifestyle since sustaining a knee injury. Previously, Lynn was very active and has always enjoyed helping others. But since her injury, she’s been in such pain that she isn’t moving her body like she did before – leading to weight gain and digestive issues. And yet, Lynn’s spirits haven’t been dimmed. Instead, she’s feeling hopeful and in...2023-02-0844 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastUnderstanding the Emotions Behind Our Emotional Eating – In Session with Marc DavidIn this week’s episode, Marc works with 52-year old Hulya on the important topic of how we learn to manage stress and regulate our emotions, so that we can experience the most optimal conditions for health. And Marc takes a special look at anxiety, constipation, and midsection weight gain, including some of the hidden wisdom these conditions have for us. As researchers have discovered, there’s a profound connection between gut and brain health. So much so that “the gut-brain axis” is now established as one of the most important and complex systems in the body...2023-02-0144 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastUnderstanding “All or Nothing” Behavior with Food & Diet – In Session with Marc DavidLet’s be honest: trying to figure out what’s best to eat for our unique body – and stick to it – can be really hard. So can trying to lose weight. If we’re not careful, our whole life can become dominated by food, what to eat – and what not to eat, trying to be “good,” and constant thoughts about our diet. Diet anxiety can happen to all of us, and it often drives us to what Marc David, founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, refers to as “all or nothing eating.” 2023-01-2541 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastEnding the Cycle of Self-Punishment with Food – In Session with Marc DavidIf you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know it’s not so easy. In fact, it can be incredibly challenging (just look at all the billions of dollars we collectively spend on weight loss every year). So that begs the question: why is losing weight so hard? While challenges with weight loss are multifactorial, today we look at one of the hidden psychological obstacles that often gets in the way. And that’s feeling like the things we must do to lose weight are a form of self-punishment. It can seem...2023-01-1850 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastThe Inner Rebel & Food: Why We Love Going Against The Rules – In Session with Marc DavidDo you love going against the rules? If so, you might have a strong “inner rebel” – an archetype that lives inside us, and can unwittingly make us go against our own best interests, especially when it comes to our health. As Marc David explores in this episode, our inner rebel is often behind the scenes unconsciously making choices for us about things like diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, and so much more. Thirty eight-year old Daniela from Mexico wants to improve her health but frequently gets tempted by frappuccinos, sodas, and junk food. Daniela, a psych...2023-01-1140 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastEmotional Eating & The Criminal Mind – In Session with Marc DavidWhen it comes to emotional eating, so many of us focus on the habit itself -- the mindless munching on potato chips or the quick relief from a piece of chocolate -- without considering the emotions that drive the behavior in the first place. In this episode, we explore the true root cause of emotional eating (our emotions) -- and the role of the criminal mind in driving us to engage in this unwanted eating challenge. The criminal mind is that part of us that does something in secret out of fear of disapproval or w...2023-01-0449 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWhat You Tell Yourself About Stress Eating – In Session with Marc DavidIn this episode, we explore stress eating – a type of emotional eating – from the perspective of eating psychology. But first, for those unfamiliar with the term ‘eating psychology,’ a quick definition: eating psychology is the study of our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about food and body. It’s a positive and transformational approach that views our eating challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow. Stress eating has a huge psychological component to it. Whether we’re conscious of it or not, our daily stresses can be a HUGE driver behind emotional eating. But the key i...2022-12-2049 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIs There Such a Thing as a Weight “Set Point?” – In Session with Marc DavidIn the weight loss world, the concept of a weight “set point” is pretty common. Meaning, our bodies seem to have an intrinsic natural weight that can be different for each of us. For many of us, that natural “set point” isn’t what we think it should be. We want a lower set point weight than we have, so we’ll often fight the body and make Herculean efforts to lose weight. And while you’ll find lots of resources out there on how to change your set point, in this episode we explore weight set poi...2022-12-1337 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastExhausted Of Dieting But Afraid of Gaining Weight? – In Session with Marc DavidIn this episode, we meet 53-year old Lydia, who has been dieting for 40 years. As an adolescent, Lydia developed anxiety about how her body was developing, as is often common for girls and boys at that age. Aerobics was becoming hugely popular at that time in the 1980s, diet culture was booming, and Lydia embraced it all with the hopes that she could shapeshift into the lean, long-legged body type she hoped for. Fast forward all these years later, Lydia is fed up with dieting. But she doesn’t know a life without it. She can’t imag...2022-12-0643 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastNegativity with Food & Body - What’s the Solution? — In Session with Marc DavidAhvanya, 27, from Goa, India, has one wish when it comes to food and body: to never engage in negative self-talk again. Meaning, she would always trust herself with food, and she would never again judge her appearance. She would simply feel good about herself and feel confident all the time. But is it realistic to think we can somehow stop the negative internal chatter, all those voices that tell us we should be different or better? And if we could, would this finally allow us to be in perpetual bliss and balance when it comes to...2022-11-2944 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastA 29-Year Old’s Journey with Orthorexia — In Session with Marc DavidGood health is the foundation for every other wonderful thing we could want in life: relationships, career, wealth, happiness, and so much more. But striving for good health, like anything else, can be taken to its extreme. One of the manifestations of this is orthorexia, a type of eating challenge hyper-focused on making only the very healthiest of food choices. On paper that can seem like a good thing, but orthorexia has a real dark side. People suffering from orthorexia eventually find themselves severely bound by the strict food rules they’ve created for t...2022-11-2241 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastA 53-Year Old’s Journey with Stress & Emotional Eating — In Session with Marc DavidIn this episode, Marc David coaches single mom, Eva, on her challenges with emotional eating. The eldest of 8 siblings, Eva has felt alone since childhood. Her mother was a hard-working single mom herself who was hardly ever at home, so Eva often stepped in to help raise her seven younger brothers. To ease her overwhelm and loneliness, she began comforting herself with food, especially with breads and sweets – a habit she’s continued into adulthood. Now many years later, Eva still feels many of the same emotions she did as a kid. Whether it’s raising...2022-11-1533 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastBinge Eating, Disembodiment, & Grief — In Session with Marc DavidNoelle, 58, recently lost her mother after a three year journey being her primary caregiver. During that time, Noelle started binge eating to deal with her emotions and ended up gaining about 30 pounds. Heartbroken over her mother, Noelle is beginning to realize the impact of her grief on her patterns with food, and would like to somehow let go of the unwanted eating habits she developed over the past few years. As you’ll hear in this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, Noelle’s response to the unrelenting grief she’s been experiencing is very common. So man...2022-11-0842 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastExamining Our Thoughts & Beliefs Around Weight and Its Loss — In Session with Marc DavidTiffany, 52, would like to lose about 5 kilos. For many years, she’s worried about what to eat, and believes that if she could only learn to “think like a thin person,” she could stop focusing so much on food. And that would in turn help her to lose weight. Tiffany also holds a variety of other beliefs around food and body, such as what her ideal weight should be, that weight loss should be effortless, that she should never overeat, and many more. And she’s not alone: all of us hold beliefs about our health, bodies, and our p...2022-11-0151 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastReclaiming Our Sexuality After Illness & Weight — In Session with Marc DavidAmy, 48, would like to be more present in her body but multiple life experiences seem to stand in her way. After having mostly recovered from a frightening journey with multiple sclerosis (MS), Amy may have regained her health, but is realizing that her relationship with her body and sexuality is now calling out for healing at a deeper level. As you’ll hear, Amy’s story with food and body go way back to childhood, when she had the startling experience of rapid puberty-related changes. One day she had the body of a child, and the next, the b...2022-10-2547 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastWhere True Confidence Comes From — In Session with Marc DavidMarc works with Lori, 57, who has been dieting for nearly 40 years. She’s exhausted from thinking about food and weight constantly, but still feels attached to losing weight. She believes she’d feel more accomplished once she loses the weight, and that how she feels on the inside would finally match the outside. Lori has lost weight in the past, and initially feels more confident. But somehow that starts to go away, and she gradually falls back into eating her favorite high-fat foods. And that inevitably brings the weight back. At these times, Lori asks herself what trigg...2022-10-1832 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastBeing Home in Our Own Body — In Session with Marc DavidMarc works with 30-year-old Kiersten who would like to let go of the fear and shame she feels around her weight, and feel more confident in her own skin. After being diagnosed with hypothyroidism in high school, Kiersten was placed on thyroid supplementation that helped her lose about 60 pounds – but since then, it’s been an up and down roller coaster. She’s experienced times where she was able to lose weight, trying things like a keto diet, working with a weight loss coach, and being on a strict exercise regimen. But after experiencing some personal hardships a few...2022-10-1154 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastThe Body Image Comparison Trap — In Session with Marc DavidIn this episode, Marc works with 41-year old Lisa who is battling body image challenges. She frequently judges her body, and often compares herself to others. She’d like to lose about 10 pounds, but more than anything she just wants to be free of body judgment. She knows she can find a happier and more peaceful relationship with herself, she just doesn’t quite know how. As they explore in her coaching session, Lisa learned early on as an 8-year old soccer player. She remembers noticing other girls’ legs, comparing hers to theirs, and wondering if hers were “...2022-10-0445 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastEmbracing Your Path as a Nutritional Explorer — In Session with Marc David Many of us who are into health and wellness learn to be discerning in our choices around food and nutrition. And that’s a great thing. But sometimes, we can start to worry and overanalyze our food choices. Taken to its extreme, that can lead to orthorexia, a type of eating disorder characterized by an obsession around making healthy food choices. In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, you’ll meet Caitlin, 26, who would like to let go of worrying so much about what to eat. For a period of time, Caitlin was experiencing health challenges and wanted to und...2022-09-2729 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastEnding Our Quest for The One Perfect Way to Eat — In Session with Marc David Tareshvari (Tish) from Australia joins Marc David for this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast. Tish, 59, finds herself in a place of deep nutritional confusion. She was trained as a health coach, which she thought would help her find clarity about what to eat — but it only seemed to create more uncertainty about what foods are truly best for her health and well-being. The experts she follows in the health and nutrition space all seem to contradict each other, and so does the research. Listen into this powerful episode to learn how you can get out of nutritional confusion an...2022-09-2037 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastExploring Middle-Age Weight Loss Resistance — In Session with Marc David In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, guest coaching client Diana works with eating psychology teacher, Marc David. Diana, 57, has been trying for at least 16 years to lose about 40 pounds to no avail. Told that she has metabolic resistance, her latest functional medicine doctor has told her she may never be able to lose the weight. With several autoimmune conditions and having gone into early menopause, Diana is confused about what’s going on with her body and whether weight loss in the cards for her. In her eating psychology coaching session with Marc, they explore some of the...2022-09-1334 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastCultivating a Shame-Free, Guilt-Free, Healthy Love of Food — In Session with Marc David Marc David coaches 43-year-old clinical nutritionist, Jenny, who would like lose twenty pounds. At 14, Jenny moved to the United States from Russia, and almost immediately gained weight, which she attributes to the stress of relocating to a new country. Since then, Jenny has always been able to lose weight, but during times of stress, puts it right back on again. As many health professionals can attest, Jenny feels a certain pressure to conform to ideas of what a nutritionist or dietitian should look like. But her real concern is the potential long-term health consequences of holding additional weight, particularly as sh...2022-09-0642 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastBeing the Real You at Any Weight — In Session With Marc David Rhonda, age 53, has dreams of becoming an actress, traveling the world, kayaking, scuba diving, and finding her life partner. But one thing has been holding her back: her weight. Rhonda would like to lose about 100 pounds, weight she slowly gained over the years but has been unable to lose since quitting smoking four years ago. In her coaching session with eating psychology expert Marc David, Rhonda shares that she frequently binge eats as a way to deal with stress, loneliness, and boredom. She has a robust career, managing twenty people in her position, but many of Rhonda’s dreams remain unf...2022-08-3047 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: How to Reconnect With the Body in Times of Stress In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, eating psychology teacher Marc David coaches 32-year-old Audrey from France, who currently lives in the UK. Audrey is seeking to redefine her relationship with stress, a state she frequently finds herself in despite making massive progress overcoming a history of trauma, and anorexia and bulimia. Audrey is acutely aware of how she responds to stress, which is to disconnect from her feelings and body, and in her words, “numb out.” They explore how trauma and eating disorders can themselves become a source of stress, as well as practical strategies for living a mo...2022-08-2351 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Normalizing Stress Binge Eating, & How to Create Better Habits with Food Gabriela, age 25, moved from Bulgaria to the US several years ago, and started noticing that food was becoming a challenge. Back in her home country, she never really put much thought into food. But when she moved to the States, someone pointed out that she had some extra weight, and Gabriela became bothered by the comment. She started a new routine of going to the gym, and restricting her food intake, but quickly found herself starting to binge eat. The pandemic hit, she broke up with her boyfriend, and her thoughts turned to consuming food … lots of it! She would ea...2022-08-1653 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastThe Making of a Health Crusader: An Interview with James Colquhoun Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, Marc David speaks to esteemed filmmaker of the “Transcendence” docuseries and the documentary, “Hungry for Change,” James Colquhoun. Like many of us passionate about health and wellness, James’ journey into healthy living began after a life-changing and tragic event. His father developed multiple medical conditions, and did what most people do: go to their doctor and start taking various medications. As his father’s health continued to decline, James became determined to figure out how to use nutrition and holistic health to reverse his dad’s medical diagnoses. After reading book after book, begi...2022-08-1148 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Food Intolerances & Hashimoto’s - Learning What (and What Not) to Eat Do you have a nutrition-linked health condition? Then you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, where you’ll hear the story of 44-year old Aldona from the Netherlands. Ten years ago, Aldona was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a diagnosis that affects an estimated 20 million people in the U.S. alone. When she was newly diagnosed, Aldona tried to heal her condition with high-quality foods. She has tried many diet approaches, like Paleo, and has done strict elimination diets in an attempt to see which foods might be most problematic. Unfortunately, none of he...2022-08-0951 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A 40-Year Old’s Journey with Weight & Forgiveness Jen has had challenges around weight since she was 12 years of age. Now a 40-year-old mother of four, she wishes the weight would just melt off effortlessly. Jen has lost weight using Jenny Craig and similar approaches, but the weight always seems to come back. A graduate of The Institute’s Mind Body Eating Coach Certification Training, Jen now looks back at her past weight loss efforts and realizes so much of it has been driven by weight hate. She wants to find a more sustainable approach, one where self-attack is not in the driver’s seat. As she works with M...2022-08-0240 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Afraid of Eating? Why Trying to Control Food Doesn’t Work In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, eating psychology expert Marc David speaks with 60-year-old Kathy who’s afraid of losing control with food. She has been in a binge-restrict cycle since she was 15 years old, and recently suffered a heart attack - for which she knows she needs to change her unwanted eating habits. In the three years since her heart attack, she’s lost 84 pounds, but still finds herself in fear that she’ll sabotage herself with food. Looking to create a more balanced relationship with eating, Kathy turns to Marc David for help. --------------- Learn more abo...2022-07-2644 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A 42-Year Old’s Relationship with Body Image & Intimacy In this episode, we meet Jenny, 42, who is ready for a serious relationship after many years of monogamy. But she feels very self-conscious about her body, so much so that it feels almost impossible to open up to new love. Jenny’s last relationship ended in her late 20s, and ever since, she’s thrown herself into work and tried to ignore both the deep desire for a romantic relationship, and the poor body image that has prevented her from finding it. In her eating psychology coaching session, Jenny works with founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, Marc...2022-07-1948 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Overcoming Cultural Conditioning Around Weight … One Woman’s Journey In this episode, Marc David, founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, speaks with 38-year-old Juliana who has faced challenges around body weight and image since she was mocked for being a “chubby” kid. Originally from Brazil, Juliana now lives in Bonn Germany, where she finds the cultural attitudes on weight and body image are significantly different. Despite there being a decidedly less stringent idea of beauty in Germany, Juliana is finding it hard to let go of beauty concepts she grew up with in Brazil. She often worries about food and whether she’s getting the whole experien...2022-07-1244 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Healing Weight From The Inside Out ... A Special Look At Grief & Loss Alison is almost 50, and has been trying to lose weight – without success – for 20 years. A mother of four, Alison has tried various diets and got expert help but nothing has worked for her. Marc David, founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, helps Alison get a new perspective about her weight loss journey and empowers her to be in her body. Don’t miss this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast. Key Insights: Alison has been trying to lose weight but only starvation diets seem to work for her. After a time the weight always comes back. She want...2022-07-0554 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session with Marc David: When It Seems Like All There Is To Live For is Food In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, Marc David speaks with 50-year old Samaria from Costa Rica. Samaria has Type 2 Diabetes and high cholesterol, and has been instructed by her physician to avoid certain foods that could be detrimental to her health. But Samaria is having a hard time making the nutritional changes she knows would be good for her. In their conversation, Samaria reveals she’s been struggling for most of her life with deep depression. Food is the only real pleasure in her life. So giving up the foods that make her feel good sounds like a r...2022-06-2840 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastPaleo, Nutrient-Dense Foods & Mental Health: An Interview with Paleovalley Co-Founder Autumn Smith In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast with Marc David, Marc interviews Paleovalley co-founder, Autumn Smith. After suffering from debilitating digestive issues and crippling anxiety for most of her life, Autumn saw specialist after specialist only to be told that nothing could be done to improve her symptoms. Almost ready to give up, Autumn turned to whole foods, and found that her IBS was cured in just 30 days - and her mental health also greatly improved. After such a powerful personal transformation, Autumn went on to dedicate her life to helping others harness the power of whole foods t...2022-06-2347 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: How to Change Our Habits Around Stress Eating In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, Marc David works with guest coaching client Susan around her frequent habit of stress eating. Like many of us, Susan’s life was hugely impacted by COVID-19. After enjoying working from home for many months of the pandemic, Susan has returned to her workplace only to find it a pretty stressful experience. She’s not so much worried about her personal safety, but is missing the sense of freedom she experienced working from home. In their conversation, Marc coaches Susan on the psychological reasons we turn to food in times of stress...2022-06-2129 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Rejecting the Pressure to Live an Extraordinary Life Lenka, 43 and from Prague, recognizes a pattern with food that many of us will relate to: turning to food as a form of self-abuse. At the age of 15, Lenka developed bulimia, beginning a troubled relationship with food, and body dysmorphia that told her she wasn’t good enough if she wasn’t thin. Now an academic with a very busy life, Lenka has improved her relationship with eating, even finding herself somewhat relaxed around food at times. But in general, Lenka is not relaxed - not about food, and not particularly about anything else in her life. She’s single and can...2022-06-1447 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)’s Journey with Embodiment In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, eating psychology expert Marc David works with 28-year old dietitian, Leah. A graduate of the Institute’s Mind Body Eating Coach Certification Training, Leah loves her profession and has a special affinity for working with Highly-Sensitive people (HSP). An HSP herself, Leah has been eating more sugar than she feels is good for her, and looks to Marc for guidance on what’s truly at the root of her habits with sugar. Through the course of their conversation, Marc and Leah explore some fascinating connections between her sugar habit and her exper...2022-06-0753 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A 28-Year Old Seeks to End Her Food Cravings & Improve Her Health In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, Marc David works with 28-year-old Aamina from New Delhi, India. Aamina would like to improve her health and fitness levels, but she’s feeling stumped by why she seems to frequently self-sabotage with food. For the past several years, Aamina has found herself in a sort of “all-or-nothing” mentality with food - either in a healthy cycle with eating, or binging on foods that she knows aren’t great for her. Marc explores some of the hidden psychological reasons humans can get stuck in all-or-nothing behaviors with food, and offers a new framew...2022-05-3139 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A 43-Year Old's Emotional & Spiritual Transformation w/ Early Menopause In this episode of the Psychology of Eating Podcast, Teri is coming to terms with experiencing menopause in her early 40s with symptoms of poor sleep, hot flashes, mood disturbances, and more. And, unlike any time before, Teri is struggling to lose weight - something she’d really like to have happen as she redefines herself, her life, and her relationship to her body. Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, Marc David, offers a variety of natural solutions to help Teri manage her symptoms, and offers insight into weight loss during menopause. Don’t miss this empowering epis...2022-05-2444 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Becoming a Nutritional Explorer on the Hashimoto’s Journey In this week’s episode of the Psychology of Eating Podcast, Marc David works with Jessica, who was diagnosed with Hashimoto's hypothyroidism over ten years ago. She would like to find natural alternatives for the pharmaceuticals she’s been using to manage her condition, as well as find ways to heal the Hashimoto’s-related digestive challenges she’s been experiencing. Eating psychology expert and nutrition consultant Marc David does a deep dive with Jessica on some of the most important things she can do for her health, including how to find a great functional medicine practitioner who can over see her care...2022-05-1748 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastThe Inspiring Science, History, and Clinical Uses of Essential Oils In this special guest edition of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, Marc David interviews Dr. Eric Zielinski, author, aromatherapist, researcher, Biblical health educator, and founder of NaturalLivingFamily.com. In their expansive interview, Dr. Zielinski offers a compelling look into the world of essential oils, and how they can serve as an important anchor in creating vibrant health. With a rich history extending back thousands of years, essential oils have an amazing ability to transform our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. As the foremost expert in America on essential oils, Dr. Zielinski’s passion for natural living and essential oils began...2022-05-1258 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A 64-Year Old Embraces Eating as A Holy Act In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, Marc David speaks to Francesca from Brisbane, Australia. Francesca has had weight challenges since she was a young girl, and would like to lose 50 kilos. She’s tried Weight Watchers over the last few years, but frequently falls off the program … the food restriction feels too hard, and her motivation to continue drops. For Francesca, food restriction feels like being told what to do — and she’s at a point where she just doesn’t want any more restraints on her life. Growing up, her mother died at birth and her father was ver...2022-05-1051 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Harnessing the Artist Archetype to Heal Our Eating Challenges In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, we meet 32-year old Sofia from Bulgaria, who would like to stop binge eating. Working with Marc David, founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, Sofia shares that she uses food as a weapon for self-destruction. And she’s been doing so for quite a while … all the way back to her father’s suicide attempts when she was just 15 years old. Recently, Sofia moved to a new country where she’s been adjusting to an entirely new life, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, and she had a heartbre...2022-05-0354 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A 27-Year Old Seeks to Put An End to Night-time Cravings Struck with night-time cravings? Then you’ll want to tune into this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast! Emily, 27, likes to snack after meals. But after dinner, her food cravings become really intense. So intense, in fact, that it seems like she can’t control herself at all. As soon as dinner is finished, Emily’s brain starts wandering to what’s in the pantry, and before she knows it, she’s eating all kinds of foods she promised herself earlier in the day she wouldn’t. While Emily can’t quite figure out what’s driving her to binge after dinner...2022-04-2654 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: What's the Connection Between Food, Trauma, and Fibromyalgia? Living with fibromyalgia? Then you won’t want to miss today’s episode, where Marc David, founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, coaches 39-year old Hayley from South Africa on how to best work with her fibromyalgia. Hayley first noticed symptoms of pain and hypermobility after finishing a career as a long distance runner. She was used to being in pain, but expected that it would subside after she quit running. Unfortunately, the pain did not go away. Hayley went for 12 years not understanding why she was in such intense physical pain, only to be diagnosed just a few...2022-04-1956 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastCarbohydrates & Cravings with Donna Gates In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, Marc David, founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, speaks with Donna Gates, M.Ed, ABAAHP. Donna is the author of The Body Ecology Diet: Recovering Your Health and Rebuilding Your Immunity and The Body Ecology Guide to Growing Younger: Anti-Aging Wisdom for Every Generation, and one of the foremost experts in digestive health. In this interview, Donna gives us a sweeping overview of the many ways we can look at gut health, food preparation and repairing our intestinal flora. She cover topics such as how to best prepare c...2022-04-1459 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A Doctor’s Journey with Hashimoto’s Disease & Ethical Veganism Sumi, aged 40, joins eating psychology expert Marc David in this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast. Sumi is a functional medicine doctor in Malaysia who is self-treating for Hashimoto’s disease. She has been successfully managing her Hashimoto’s through dietary and lifestyle changes, supplements, and stress reduction. Currently a low-carbohydrate pescatarian, Sumi has a vegan before and would like to return to veganism out of ethical concerns. But her health has improved so much since eating fish and eggs that she’s hesitant to cut those foods out. What’s more, Sumi commonly counsels her patients that eating meat can...2022-04-1252 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Letting Go of Food Rules & Finding a Natural Relationship with Eating Forty-seven-year-old Maja is originally from Slovakia and now lives in Melbourne, Australia. Maja happily works as a public servant, and is in a wonderful relationship. But there’s one thing that’s really getting to her: her intense rules about what she can and cannot eat. Maja would like to let go of her food rules and the feeling of being out of control when she breaks those rules. Instead, she wants to be able to savor and appreciate what she eats, and eat what her body is hungry for … instead of what her mind thinks is best for her. In thei...2022-04-0556 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A 42-Year Old Works On Letting Go of Food Restriction Alexandra, 42, from Lisbon, Portgual, speaks with eating psychology expert and founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, Marc David, about how to stop binge eating and overeating. Also on her “food and body wish list” is the desire to lose an extra few kilos. Alexandra has been working to transform her relationship with food for some time, and has amazing awareness of the emotional roots of her eating challenges. Alexandra recognizes that — like so many of us — she turns to food for comfort from loneliness and other challenging life experiences. But she also knows that’s not ultimately the best w...2022-03-2948 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A Man in His 60s Reframes His History with Bulimia & Food Restriction Now in his 60s, Scott has had eating challenges since he was a wrestler in high school when he developed anorexia and bulimia. Scott has since overcome his eating disorders, but is still dealing with emotional eating, food restriction, and worry around eating and exercise. Scott turns to Marc David, founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, for help as to how he can break free from these unwanted patterns. In their coaching session, Marc explores the roots of eating disorders and why, for some, over-identification with a history of eating disorders can actually hold us back from...2022-03-2244 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastRewrite Your Food Story with Eating Psychology & Nutrition Expert, Elise Museles In this special edition of the Psychology of Eating Podcast, Marc David interviews Eating Psychology and Nutrition expert Elise Museles, author of Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live, and podcast host of Once Upon a Food Story. Elise holds four certificates in holistic health and integrative healing, and is a graduate of Marc’s Mind Body Eating Coach Certification Training at the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, a five-time National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant recipient, and a frequent expert cited in such publications as O: The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Health, Self, ELLE, Well&Good, mi...2022-03-1750 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A Former Fitness Model & Her Journey to Accepting Her Body Have you ever felt jealous of your past self … of the body and the life you used to have? If so, you’ll relate to today’s podcast episode, featuring 34-year old Victoria from the UK. Victoria is a former fitness model who has overcome anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. She knows she wasn’t truly happy in her modeling days, but she can’t help but look back on photos of her old self with envy. In their eating psychology coaching session, Marc David, founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, works with Victoria on her persistent desire to...2022-03-1557 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: The Impact of Our Emotions on Digestion Forty-five-year-old Michelle from Australia has been dealing with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) for the last 10 years. She’s tried numerous dietary approaches including a low FODMAPS diet, and reports that her past restrictive diets seem to have only increased her food intolerances. Regardless of what she eats, she’s frequently struck with extreme discomfort, causing her intense anxiety and worry about the consequences of trying to engage in the simple — and necessary — act of eating. To boot, Michelle is often ravenous and snacks a lot throughout the day, contributing to some weight gain that she would like to shed. Unsure of how t...2022-03-0845 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A 60-Year Old's Journey with Weight, Metabolism, Health Issues & Surgery In this episode of the Psychology of Eating Podcast, we meet 60-year old Heidi from Catalina Island, California. In 2014, Heidi was at a point of peak fitness, preparing for a hiking trip to Machu Picchu — until she was afflicted with a rare spinal staph infection that caused temporary paralysis in her legs. Now on lifelong antibiotics, Heidi is experiencing pain, inflammation, gut challenges, and weight gain. An incredibly resilient person, Heidi has remarried after her former partner left her during her illness, and has mostly made peace with no longer being an athlete. In their coaching session, Marc works with He...2022-03-0153 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: How the Power of Presence Can Transform Self-Attack Denise is a 36-year-old mother living in Zimbabwe who would like to create a new relationship with food and body. Having struggled for years to accept her body as it is, Denise is realizing what a burden her self-attack and self-rejection have been - and she’s ready to turn the page on this old pattern. In this episode of the Psychology of Eating Podcast, Marc David coaches Denise on how she can use the power of presence to overcome her negative self-talk and create an empowering new vision for herself and her future. Tune into this beautiful conversation on se...2022-02-2246 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Healing Our Eating Challenges Through Individuation Since childhood, Gretchen, aged 35, has always weighed more than she would have liked. At 150 pounds in the 6th grade, Gretchen found her weight continuing to climb into young adulthood. Now engaged and about to be married, Gretchen is grappling with the need to let go of more than just extra pounds: the weight hate she’s endured her whole life, and grief and sadness she absorbed from her parents as a child. Marc David, founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, coaches Gretchen on the path of individuation she’s embarked on, discovering who she really is, and allo...2022-02-1559 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Understanding Emotional Eating When It Comes to Feeling SafeUnderstanding Emotional Eating When It Comes to Feeling Safe Sometimes living on Planet Earth can feel like a game of survival - and for some of us, that’s a lifelong experience. In today’s episode of the podcast, food psychology teacher Marc David works with 47-year old Isabelle. As a child, Isabelle endured years of physical abuse from her stepfather, and subsequently never developed the feeling of emotional safety. Now a mother herself, Isabelle is recognizing that her patterns around emotional eating are deeply intertwined with her childhood experiences, and the challenge she’s had as an adu...2022-02-0859 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A 36-Year Old Ph.D. Student Creates a New Relationship with Food & Body A 36-Year Old Ph.D. Student Creates a New Relationship with Food & Body Jane, 36, is a Ph.D. student and today’s guest on the Psychology of Eating Podcast. As a 14-year old girl, a family friend introduced her to Weight Watchers. Weight loss became a game to her, where she could add up points and see the scale begin to go down – something she was eager to do as a self-proclaimed tomboy who found the physical changes that come with puberty quite traumatic. As she talks with Marc David, master coach and founder of the Institute for the...2022-02-0157 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A 41-Year Old’s Journey with Depression, Weight, & Instant Gratification A 41-Year Old’s Journey with Depression, Weight, & Instant Gratification In this episode of The Psychology of Eating Podcast, we meet 41-year-old Claire from Glasgow, Scotland. Claire is a new mother to a two-year-old boy, and in a loving, supportive marriage. But she privately struggles with post-partum depression and weight gain that’s undermining her ability to live joyfully. After undergoing IVF therapy and finally giving birth to her son, Claire can’t help but feel that she should be in a different emotional place: enjoying early motherhood, feeling fulfilled, and looking to the future with positive anticipation. Master...2022-01-2553 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: A 35-Year-Old Woman Works with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction A 35-Year-Old Woman Works with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction What’s the role between stress, pelvic floor dysfunction, and gut issues like constipation? That’s what we explore in this episode, where Marc David, Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, speaks with 35-year old Angela from Australia. Since the age of about 20, Angela has been dealing with constipation and pelvic floor pain, and a prior diagnosis of endometriosis. She’s tried every diet she knows to try to improve her condition, but with very limited success. Angela has recently realized that pelvic floor dysfunction may be playin...2022-01-1846 minThe Psychology of Eating PodcastIn Session With Marc David: Changing Our Minds About Our Bodies Changing Our Minds About Our Bodies Arina, 33, arrives at her coaching session with Marc David with several challenges with food she would like to transform: anxiety that she spends much of her day thinking about food, fast eating habits, food cravings, and a dislike of certain parts of her body. Tune into Marc’s transformational conversation with Arina, and find answers to your own eating challenges. Key Insights: Arina, a 33-year-old mother, wishes she could change some parts of her body and cut down on sweet foods and cravings. She wants to make sure she and her family eat...2022-01-1152 min