The 5,000-Year-Old Secret to Stopping Emotional Eating

What if the solution to your biggest eating challenges came from teachings that are thousands of years old? I’m sharing how ancient Buddhist wisdom can transform your relationship with food urges and emotional hunger.

In this episode, I’m treating you like one of my clients and sharing insights from two of my favorite Buddhist teachers, Pema Chodron and Kristin Neff. I break down the concept of “shenpa” (the hook or pull you feel to do something you wish you wouldn’t do) and explain my three-step process for handling urges based on Pema’s book “Taking the Leap.” I also share Kristin Neff’s three steps for self-compassion from her book “Self Compassion” and how you can apply these to food cravings and negative emotions. I explain the difference between urges and emotional hunger, how your thoughts create these feelings, and give you practical tools like my urge worksheet. Throughout this episode, I emphasize treating yourself as your own best friend and recognizing that you’re not alone in these struggles.

Listen in to discover how 5,000-year-old Buddhist teachings can help you handle your urges and emotional hunger with more awareness and compassion. You’ll learn practical steps you can start using this week to transform your relationship with food and yourself. Enjoy the show!

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Ancient wisdom from teachers like Pema Chodron and Kristin Neff.
• The concept of “shenpa” as a hook or pull. 
• Pema Chodron’s method of becoming aware. 
• Kristin Neff’s three steps for self-compassion. 
• The urge worksheet and identifying thoughts.