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Addiction Series Food (Episode Part 3)
Addiction Series Food (Episode Part 3)
Addiction Series Food (Episode Part 3)
Sunday 2nd April 2023
Explore gluttony and food addiction with Wes Thompson and Austin Hill on 'Relational Recovery'. Learn to identify signs and find healthier habits.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free from Food Addiction: A Deep Dive into Gluttony and Its Impact
It's not enough to just displace them or get rid of them. We have to actually replace them with something better. So if you're going to get rid of something, the best way to go about it is to find something else to replace that energy, to find something better.
Ever wondered how your relationship with food could be affecting your life? In this episode of 'Relational Recovery', Wes Thompson and Austin Hill take a closer look at gluttony, one of the seven deadly sins, and its modern-day manifestation as food addiction. They discuss how overindulgence in food, drink, and other substances can significantly impact your physical and mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life.
Wes and Austin ask six thought-provoking questions to help you identify if food addiction might be a concern for you. Questions like, 'Is my relationship with food keeping me from doing things I want to do?' and 'Do I routinely eat more than I intend to?' are designed to make you reflect on your habits. They also explore coping mechanisms that often lead to food addiction, such as using food to manage stress or anxiety.
Instead of merely swapping one bad habit for another, they suggest finding positive, life-affirming activities like exercise, spending time with loved ones, or pursuing new hobbies. The episode isn't about shaming or guilt-tripping; it's about understanding the life you want to create and taking actionable steps to achieve it.
As Wes puts it, 'What life are you building right now in service to the future you want?' By identifying the signs of food addiction and replacing unhealthy habits with positive ones, you can break free from the cycle of gluttony and find hope and healing on your journey to recovery.