Let's Unpack That
Welcome to "Let's Unpack That", my podcast and favourite phrase to use in my dietitian/counselling clinic.
We all carry around a mental suitcase full of food and body thoughts, beliefs and rules, usually negative, rigid or restrictive, that hold us back from living our best (and healthiest) lives.
Each fortnight, I'll dig into this suitcase and unpack a common food or body thought, belief or rule and discuss it so you can decide if you want to continue lugging it around for another decade or if you're ready to clear some space for more helpful food and body beliefs.
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Let's Unpack That
"How do I stop eating when I'm bored"?
In this episode, I unpack the question, "How do I stop boredom eating"? I explore why it occurs and how it is often misjudged in society and introduce the idea that eating when bored is normal behaviour. The conversation covers awareness of eating habits, the importance of self-care, filling the dopamine bucket with alternative activities, and the concept of urge surfing to manage cravings. 30 things you can do other than use food.
Takeaways
- Eating when you're bored is entirely normal and okay.
- Boredom eating is often misjudged by society.
- Awareness of eating habits is the first step to change.
- Self-care is crucial in managing boredom eating.
- Food can be a quick source of comfort and dopamine.
- Explore alternative activities to fill your dopamine bucket.
- Urge surfing allows for mindful responses to cravings.
- Reframing thoughts about food can reduce guilt and shame.
- Regular meals can help prevent boredom eating.
- It's important to normalize the use of food for comfort.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Boredom Eating
01:55 Understanding Boredom Eating: The Normalcy of the Behavior
06:42 Steps to Reduce Boredom Eating: Awareness and Self-Care
10:53 Filling the Dopamine Bucket: Alternatives to Food
13:25 Urge Surfing: Responding to Cravings Mindfully
16:37 Reframing Boredom Eating: Acceptance and Normalization
18:45 Recap and Additional Resources
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