Taming Emotional Eating: A Four-Step Guide to Mastering Your Feelings
Episode Overview
Shelley's compassionate approach empowers you to grow and find your 'underground' confidence Learn to become aware of your body's sensations and understand the emotions behind comfort eating habits Shelley's four-step process includes naming and labelling emotions, bringing compassion to experiences, and redirecting energy towards positivity Discover practical ways to cope with difficult feelings and disrupt harmful habits Join Shelley on a gentle and freeing journey towards emotional healing and inner strength
Understanding and bringing compassion to a feeling, what it wants and meeting that need is the most important and pivotal skill for the comfort eater to learn in recovery.
Ever felt overwhelmed by emotions and turned to comfort food for solace? Shelley Treacher, the voice behind 'Underground Confidence Recovery', is here to help. In this episode, Shelley, a BACP Accredited Somatic Psychotherapist, breaks down a four-step process designed to help you understand and manage the emotions that drive your eating habits. Shelley’s approach is both compassionate and practical, making complex psychological concepts easy to grasp. She starts by emphasizing the importance of tuning into your body's sensations.
This isn't just about recognizing hunger but understanding the emotional cues your body gives you. Next, she guides you through naming and labeling your emotions—a crucial step in demystifying those feelings that often lead to comfort eating. Shelley then encourages you to bring compassion to your experiences. It’s about being kind to yourself, even when you’re struggling. Finally, she discusses how to redirect your energy towards more positive and resourceful outlets.
Whether it's picking up a new hobby or engaging in physical activity, these strategies can help you break the cycle of emotional eating. Shelley’s empathetic guidance and actionable advice make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to gain control over their emotions and eating habits. Tune in and take the first step towards emotional healing and inner strength.