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Episode 225: Episode 225: Loneliness and Food Cravings
Episode 225: Episode 225: Loneliness and Food Cravings
Episode 225: Episode 225: Loneliness and Food Cravings
Friday 24th May 2024
Explore why loneliness leads to food cravings in women. Hosts Lisa and Tawny share personal stories and scientific insights.
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Episode Overview
- Loneliness can lead to unhealthy eating habits, especially in women.
- Brain changes may make some women more prone to crave sweet, calorie-dense foods.
- Quality of relationships is more important than the number of relationships.
- Cooking and eating with others can help combat loneliness.
- Understanding the role of dopamine can provide insights into food addiction.
Loneliness is more highly related to poor quality relationships that cause stress or conflict than to a deficit in relationships
Ever wondered why loneliness and food cravings seem to go hand in hand? In this episode of Recovery Rocks, hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara tackle this intriguing topic, inspired by a recent article from The Washington Post. They explore how loneliness can lead to unhealthy eating habits, particularly in women, and discuss a study that reveals changes in the brain that make some women more prone to crave sweet, calorie-dense foods.
The episode dives into personal stories and scientific insights, making complex topics relatable and easy to understand. Lisa opens up about her own struggles with food as a coping mechanism for undiagnosed mental health issues during her childhood. Tawny adds her perspective, nodding along and sharing her own experiences with food and loneliness. Together, they unpack how the brain's executive control functions—our mental 'brakes'—can be faulty, making it hard to resist cravings when we're feeling lonely or stressed.
The conversation also touches on broader themes like the quality of relationships and their impact on loneliness. They discuss how having meaningful connections can be more important than the number of relationships you have. The hosts highlight practical advice from the article, such as cooking and eating with others to combat loneliness and improve eating habits.
To lighten the mood, the episode features a Music Minute with Def Leppard's 'Pour Some Sugar on Me' and Eric Carmen's 'All By Myself', adding a fun twist to the serious subject matter. If you've ever found yourself reaching for comfort food during lonely times, this episode offers both understanding and practical tips. Tune in to hear Lisa and Tawny's candid discussion that blends personal anecdotes with scientific research, making for an engaging and informative listen.