Mindful Festive Eating: Shelley's Tips for a Balanced Christmas
Episode Overview
Discover effective strategies for managing festive eating and nurturing well-being during the holidays. Gain valuable insights on setting boundaries and making conscious choices to navigate the challenges of Christmas traditions. Explore practical tips for tackling comfort eating and managing stress during the festive season. Learn from Shelley's personal experiences and empowering guidance on fostering resilience and addressing comfort eating habits. Uncover expert advice for creating a more mindful and fulfilling Christmas season through intentional decision-making and self-care.
By thinking about it in advance, planning certain things like you might want to save leftovers in the freezer rather than eat them today. You might want to decide what limits you're going to have, what limits would be ideal for you, realistically. Or you might want to take your own food to certain places.
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the challenge of managing festive eating. In this episode of Underground Confidence Recovery, Shelley Treacher, a BACP Accredited Somatic Psychotherapist, offers practical advice on how to navigate the culinary temptations of Christmas. Shelley dives into the cultural pressures that make overeating so easy during the holidays and shares her own experiences to help you make conscious choices that prioritize your well-being.
From politely declining food you don't want to setting boundaries with loved ones, her tips are both actionable and empathetic. To wrap up the episode, Shelley reads a heartwarming Christmas story, 'What Happened Christmas Eve' by Oliver Herfold, adding a touch of festive cheer. If you're looking to enjoy the holiday season without the stress of overindulgence, this episode is a must-listen.