15. But Food is My Reward

In this episode, Sarah and Stef discuss the role of rules, comfort, joy, creativity, and boundaries in relation to food-as-reward. We'll take a look at: Food as a pressure-release system at the end of a long day How diet culture has manipulated happy, comfort foods as something we have to earn Sarah & Stef's memories of food as rewards or treats Stef's concept of "joy reservoirs" The interplay of body image and reward What does creativity have to do with this concept? Saying No more often to reduce the need for reward Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – [email protected]   Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application   Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist  Sarah's book I Can't Stop Eating is available on Amazon