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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