Stephan Neff
Stephan Neff
498 Jason Stanley: Heal your compulsive emotional eating Food Monster
498 Jason Stanley: Heal your compulsive emotional eating Food Monster
498 Jason Stanley: Heal your compulsive emotional eating Food Monster
Thursday 21st November 2024
Discover how to tackle emotional eating and understand the root causes of obesity with expert insights from Jason Stanley on Steps To Sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Compulsive eating often starts in childhood due to familial and cultural influences.
- The weight loss industry frequently addresses symptoms rather than root causes.
- Understanding and reprogramming brain patterns can help manage compulsive eating.
- Emotional eating is a significant factor in obesity.
- Practical tips are provided for developing healthier eating habits.
The weight loss industry focuses on fixing the symptom of obesity without dealing with the cause.
In this eye-opening episode of Steps To Sobriety, host Stephan Neff welcomes Jason Stanley, a social research scientist with a focus on obesity. Jason dives into the concept of the 'Food Monster', an unrelenting urge to eat even when not hungry, which many people struggle with. He explains how this urge is often rooted in patterns formed in the brain during childhood, influenced by both familial and broader cultural factors.
Jason shares his journey of overcoming his own Food Monster and offers practical advice on how others can do the same. The conversation highlights the flaws in the weight loss industry, which often focuses on treating the symptoms of obesity rather than addressing its underlying causes. Jason argues that compulsive eating is a significant driver of obesity, and understanding this behaviour is key to achieving lasting weight loss.
He also discusses the role of neuroplasticity in reprogramming the brain to develop healthier eating habits. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the connection between emotional eating and obesity, as well as practical tips for managing their own eating habits. Jason's approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, making this episode a must-listen for anyone struggling with their relationship with food.
If you're ready to confront your own Food Monster and take control of your eating habits, don't miss this engaging and informative episode.