The Paul Dermody Podcast # 209 How to Stop Emotional Eating, Overeating, or Any Recurring Problem
Sep 22, 2025
Explore the intricate dance between emotions and eating habits. Understand how beliefs can lead to cycles of emotional eating and overeating. Discover compelling examples of how guilt and stress can trigger unhealthy patterns. Learn the importance of granting yourself permission to enjoy food, reconnecting with your true preferences, and embracing emotions. Finally, reflect on the journey from feeling stuck to experiencing psychological transformation and the power of choosing freedom.
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Make Space For The Feeling
- Stop pushing difficult emotions away and make space for them instead.
- Accept and rehabilitate the emotional 'injury' like you would a broken arm.
Avoidance Amplifies Shame
- Avoiding shame by isolating (not going out) often leads to emotional eating that increases the original shame.
- The avoidance strategy itself amplifies the emotion it seeks to prevent.
Permission Revealed Food Preferences
- Two new clients realized they were bypassing emotions and had disconnected from knowing what they actually like to eat.
- Removing food rules revealed they didn't know nutritional or pleasurable preferences.