Summary:
In this episode, I discuss why nutrition is about far more than just calories and macros. I explore how upbringing, emotions, restriction, habits, social influence, and the modern food environment all shape the way we eat.
I share why willpower alone doesn’t work, how internal narratives can hold us back, and why awareness of these psychological factors is key to creating lasting change with food.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction – Why psychology matters just as much as calories and macros.
04:30 – Conditioning and upbringing – How childhood food rules and rewards shape long-term eating habits.
06:50 – Willpower and restriction – Why relying on willpower fails and often leads to rebound eating.
09:20 – Environment and automatic habits – How cues and surroundings drive unconscious eating.
11:40 – Social influence and identity – The role of peer pressure and internal narratives in eating behavior.
16:25 – Food environment – How the modern food industry designs foods to encourage overconsumption.
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