Episode 22 Breaking the Cycle: Dr. Peggy Gleason's Journey to Mindful Eating"

Drawing from her 40+ years as a critical care nurse and certified Psychology of Eating Coach, Dr. Peggy dives into the "why," "when," and "how" of eating habits to help you achieve self-awareness and lasting change.

Key Takeaways:

🕒 Timing Matters:

“Did you know that our eating schedules often mirror the chaos in our lives? Recognizing when you're vulnerable to cravings is the first step to making better choices.”

❤️ Why We Eat:

“Emotional eating isn’t just about food—it’s about how we cope with life’s challenges. Stress, loneliness, or even joy can trigger it.”

🐢 The Power of Eating Slow:

“Eating fast doesn’t just hurt your digestion; it slows your metabolism. When you slow down, you actually nourish your body better.”

🌿 Mindful Eating Practices:

“Put down your fork between bites. Notice the flavors, the textures, and the experience. Mindful eating can transform how you feel about food.”

🧘‍♀️ Self-Compassion, Not Willpower:

“Food isn’t the enemy. Understanding your triggers and approaching eating with self-awareness and compassion is the real path to change.”

Practical Tips to Start Now:

1. Pause Before Eating: Check in with yourself. Are you really hungry, or is something else driving you to eat?

2. Slow Down: Put down your fork between bites. Enjoy the moment and the food.

3. Create Calm Eating Spaces: Avoid mindless eating in front of screens. Set an intentional environment for meals.

Memorable Quote:

“Breaking away from emotional eating is less about rigid control and more about self-awareness and compassion.”

🔗 Free Resources:

Grab Dr. Peggy’s free assessment tool to help identify your eating habits and patterns.

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