In this episode of Emotional Eating, Marilyn Rafih and John Ford delve into the complexities of managing difficult conversations, particularly in family settings. They explore how unresolved emotional issues can trigger emotional eating and provide practical tools for navigating challenging interactions. The discussion emphasizes the importance of communication skills, understanding emotional triggers, and the impact of cultural and gender dynamics on interpersonal communication. Listeners are encouraged to prepare for difficult conversations and to approach them with empathy and understanding.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Difficult Conversations

06:09 Understanding Emotional Triggers in Family Settings

12:43 Tools for Managing Challenging Interactions

20:20 Healing Through Communication and Self-Reflection 24:34 Navigating Personal Growth and Communication Skills 29:52 Responding to Unkind Comments with Grace

32:09 Understanding Difficult Conversations35:50Cultural and Gender Influences on Emotional Expression

40:04 Preparing for Difficult Family Conversations46:16The Importance of Acknowledging Needs in Communication

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In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the host discusses the connection between emotional eating and mood changes during darker days, particularly in winter. Marilyn emphasizes the importance of acceptance and understanding that it's normal to feel low sometimes. She provides practical tips for managing mood, such as embracing the winter season, nurturing social connections, and spending time outdoors. The episode aims to empower listeners to cope with emotional eating and improve their emotional well-being during challenging times. Chapters

00:00 Understanding Emotional Eating and Lower Mood

03:09 Practical Strategies for Managing Mood

06:21 Social Connections and Their Impact on Mood

11:06 Seasonal Adjustments and Self-Care Practices

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In this episode of Emotional Eating with Marilyn, the host discusses the common behavior of eating in secret and the underlying emotions that drive this behavior, particularly shame. Marilyn emphasizes that many people engage in secret eating as a coping mechanism and that it is important to break the taboo surrounding this topic. She provides insights into why individuals may feel uncomfortable eating in front of others and offers tips for overcoming these feelings, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace their authentic selves and find healthier coping mechanisms.

Keywords

emotional eating, secret eating, shame, coping mechanisms, binge eating, self-discovery, food guilt, eating habits, mental health, personal growth

Chapters

00:00 Understanding & accepting Secret Eating

08:35 The Role of Shame in Eating Habits

13:11Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating

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