Guilt Is Not a Side Effect of Eating: Food Guilt, Stress & Your Relationship with Health

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Guilt Is Not a Side Effect of Eating: Food Guilt, Stress & Your Relationship with Health
Jun 21, 2026
Ruth Balsiger

Sometimes the most stressful part of a meal isn't the food—it's the story we're telling ourselves about the food.

In this episode of Up Your Total Glow, Ruth Kudzi explores the hidden impact of food guilt, health anxiety, and the subtle fear that can drive even our healthiest habits. Discover how guilt affects digestion, why Ayurveda views emotional state as part of nourishment, and how to build a healthier relationship with food, exercise, and your body.

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