Why We Trip Ourselves Up: The Science Behind Sabotaging Healthy Eating
Episode Overview
Explore the motivating operations affecting behaviours Understand the allure of forbidden fruit in our choices Learn how the primitive brain influences our eating habits Discover the link between core beliefs and daily actions Uncover the upper limit theory's impact on our wellness journey
Your daily behaviors match your deepest beliefs about yourself.
Ever found yourself backsliding on your healthy eating goals, even when you know better? In this episode, Jiordana Saade dives deep into the psychology and neuroscience that explain why we sabotage our healthy eating streaks. Jiordana breaks it down into five key reasons, making complex concepts easy to understand. She explores the roles of satiation and deprivation, and how our daily habits reflect our deepest self-beliefs.
The episode also touches on the intriguing Upper Limit Theory, offering a fresh lens to view our behaviors. Jiordana's blend of professional expertise and personal experience makes this episode both enlightening and relatable. If you've ever wondered why your brain seems to resist positive changes, this episode is a must-listen. It's perfect for anyone struggling with maintaining a healthy lifestyle or those curious about the mental hurdles that trip us up.