Is Comfort Eating Just a Habit? Shelley Treacher Explains
Changing a habit is something that we might often choose to try and force. That's exactly what a diet is. But you can change habits in a natural way, and this possibly lasts a lot longer.
Ever caught yourself reaching for that extra cookie when you're feeling down? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Underground Confidence Recovery', Shelley Treacher tackles a common question: Is comfort eating just a habit? Drawing from her experience as a BACP Accredited Somatic Psychotherapist, Shelley explains that comfort eating goes deeper than mere habit. It's influenced by our emotional experiences, personal history, and even the chemicals in our brains.
This episode is the third in a series of quick tips about comfort eating recovery. Shelley provides practical advice on how to become more self-aware of the habits we've formed around food. She emphasizes that changing these habits doesn't have to feel like a forced diet. Instead, it can happen naturally through self-awareness and self-kindness. As she puts it, 'your natural choices just change'.
If you're curious about the roots of your comfort eating habits and want to learn how to break the cycle, this episode is packed with insights and tips to help you on your journey.