Vicky Midwood
Vicky Midwood
S5 EP 15: The Paradox of Control
S5 EP 15: The Paradox of Control
S5 EP 15: The Paradox of Control
Tuesday 11th February 2025
Vicky Midwood explains how trying to control your diet can backfire, leading to more anxiety and obsession. Learn how to regain real control over your life.
35 minutes
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Vicky Midwood
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sobriety Toolkit
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Trying to control every aspect of your diet can lead to feeling more out of control.
- Food restriction increases anxiety, fear, and irritability.
- Long-term restriction can result in an obsession with body image and food.
- Understanding the emotional impact of dieting is crucial for recovery.
- Practical advice is provided for breaking free from the cycle of control.
The more rigid we are with our rules, the more we try to take control, actually, the more we feel out of control
In this episode of RAW CHATTER, Vicky Midwood, known as The Addiction Eliminator, tackles the paradox of control. Vicky dives into the irony of how the more we try to control our lives, especially through restrictive behaviours, the more out of control we actually feel.
Drawing from her extensive experience in health, fitness, and wellness, she explains how attempting to impose rigid rules on our food intake can lead to increased anxiety, fear, irritability, and an obsession with body image and food. Vicky breaks down the science behind these effects on the brain and body, making it clear that long-term restriction is not the answer. She shares personal anecdotes and client stories to illustrate how this cycle of control can be broken.
Vicky's candid and straightforward style makes complex concepts accessible, offering practical advice on how to regain genuine control over your life and well-being. By the end of the episode, you'll understand why trying to control every aspect of your diet can backfire and how to approach food and self-care in a healthier way. Ready to break free from the vicious cycle of control? Tune in to find out how.