Evening Binge-Eating: Tackling Anxiety and Over-Productivity
Episode Overview
Understand the emotional roots of comfort eating and coping with worry and anxiety Explore the impact of over-productivity on evening binge-eating habits Gain valuable insights from Shelley Treacher, a BACP Accredited Somatic Psychotherapist Access free resources in Shelley's community to overcome comfort eating and emotional struggles Prepare to disrupt your comfort eating by joining the community for support and guidance
One of the reasons that I see quite often is an addiction to productivity. This is such a big thing in our culture. We always have to be doing, don't we? It's actually a chemical that's released in your brain that when you do something productive makes you feel good, just like when you eat chocolate.
Why do so many of us find ourselves reaching for comfort food after a long, busy day? In this episode of Underground Confidence Recovery, Shelley Treacher dives into the reasons behind evening binge-eating. Shelley, a BACP Accredited Somatic Psychotherapist, unpacks how our relentless drive to be productive, coupled with anxiety and the desire to please others, can lead to distress and unhealthy eating habits.
She sheds light on the emotional triggers that push us toward comfort eating once the day's work is done. But it’s not all about identifying the problem; Shelley offers practical advice on coping with worry and anxiety. Her empathetic approach encourages listeners to understand and address the emotional roots of their behaviors.
If you’ve ever found yourself unwinding with a bag of crisps or a tub of ice cream after a stressful day, this episode might just offer the insights you need. Shelley also invites you to join her community, where you can find resources to help overcome comfort eating and emotional struggles. Tune in for a compassionate, informative discussion that could change your relationship with food and stress.