Using grounding practices with food to break the cycle of binge eating or emotional eating

In this episode we discuss emotional eating and binge eating as well as the connection between specific cravings and emotions, such as crunchy foods being associated with anger and dairy with comfort. We discuss the nature of binge eating and emotional eating cycles, acknowledging that while they can be distressing, they can also serve as useful coping mechanisms. We highlight the importance of understanding the origins of these behaviours and of making conscious choices in order to reduce shame and break the cycle. Josephine discusses her experience with emotional eating due to high expectations and feelings of loneliness and failure. She found temporary relief through yoga, meditation, and social connection, but it wasn't until she delved into emotional release work and addressed her self-worth that she was able to find a lasting solution to her binge eating. We discuss the concept of food rules and how they can impact our eating experiences. We talk about creating a ritual around food to promote mindfulness and potentially reduce the need for excessive consumption over time. Fiona shared a mindful eating exercise with chocolate, savouring its texture, taste, and sensations for you to experience a deeply nurturing eating moment.We invite you to try this exercise for one meal or eating experience a week to help you use food to ground in a more conscious way and help you reduce problematic emotional and binge eating cycles.You can support us and our podcast by sending us a tip here and you can connect with us on Instagram @OutsideTheSquarePodcast.Follow season 1 of Outside the Square by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts.Intro and outro music is by AudioCoffee, and meditation music is by MildRelaxation from Pixabay.