32. Secret Eating in Midlife: Why It Happens and How to Stop Emotional Eating and Shame

Free Guide: 10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating.  Welcome back to the Emotional Eats Podcast!  In this episode, I am sharing my vulnerability and client experiences around secret eating. You know, those moments where we quietly indulge and sneak food away from prying eyes. I want to get real about secret eating because, for the longest time, it was my dark secret. But you know what? I've realized it's not something to hide. In fact, it's a door to understanding and helping each other. I've felt the weight of secret eating, and I'm here to shed light on it for you and to support you in overcoming the shame. I've heard stories from you and my clients, too. Clients share how family influences, societal pressures, or deep-seated habits shape their secret eating. Our experiences can be different, but the deeper feelings of shame and judgment are so similar. I share some strategies to break you free, not just from secret eating, but also from the pressure of worrying about what other people think.  I also share tips to help you actually enjoy that food because when you sneak it, you don't enjoy it as much. It's not always about the food. It's about the thoughts around the food that really hold us back from change. Remember, it's your body and your choices; no one else's business! If any of this strikes a chord with you, I'm here. Let's chat, explore techniques, or simply share stories. Remember, you're not alone. Food isn't about 'good' or 'bad,' and your worth isn't tied to what you eat. Liberating yourself from secrecy brings freedom not just from food expectations, but from societal pressures, too. Highlights: Kim's story of emotional eating and food secrecy. (0:02) Food secrecy and self-love connection. (3:41) Tips to overcome food secrecy and shame. (7:45) Food freedom, shame, and self-acceptance. (14:23) Tips for balance with stress eating and emotional eating. (19:17) Self-love, self-acceptance, and emotional eating. (23:51)    Connect with Kim on TT and IG: @kimhynesmidlife Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment. My favorite evening drink (or dessert) is Organifi Gold Chocolate.  It is like a "healthy dark hot chocolate".  With reishi mushrooms and lemon balm extract for calming and relaxing, it's perfect in the afternoon or evening.  Gold  also has superfoods like tumeric and ginger.  It's nonGMO, vegan and organic. You can check out all of Organifi's healthy products at https://www.organifishop.com/  and make sure to use the code:  KIMH   for 20% off.  Nourish your entire life today and give yourself grace. XOXO Kim