65. Self-Awareness in Midlife: How Inner Work Heals Emotional Eating and Relationships

Welcome to Episode 65 of the Emotional Eats Podcast. If you would like to awaken to self-love, improve relationships (even with yourself) and eliminate some of the suffering when you feel that lack of self-worth, this episode is for you. Edward Miller is your guide to exploring your inner path to joy, prosperity and peace. In this episode, Edward Miller shares his spiritual journey and the transformative practices that changed his life. He discusses how he struggled emotionally despite outward success, until discovering Ho'oponopono about 15 years ago. This Hawaiian practice involves the mantra "I love you, I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you".  Edward shared it helped him develop a more compassionate relationship with himself and how you can use it, too.  Edward explains how Ho'oponopono led him to explore non-dual teachings, which further shifted his perspective on identity and consciousness. He describes realizing that our true nature is "conscious awareness" beyond our personas and memories. This understanding can help us all improve relationships, relationship to self  and self-perception. Our conversation touches on Edward's past struggles with food and body image, and how spiritual growth changed his relationship with eating. He talks about moving from using food for comfort to seeing it as nourishment. Edward also discusses overcoming feelings of intellectual inadequacy and learning to trust his own expertise. Edward emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, introspection without judgment, and remembering our true nature as love. He suggests practices like Ho'oponopono can help release negative thought patterns and connect to our essence. The episode concludes with Edward sharing resources for learning more about his teachings and meditations. Highlights: Personal growth, spiritual growth through non-dual teachings and self-love. (0:06) Personal relationship with food and its impact on happiness. (6:13) Non-duality and self-awareness. (12:40) Self-awareness, identity, and loving oneself and others. (22:44) Aging and resistance to deterioration. (30:45) Self-awareness, enlightenment, and personal growth. (35:26) Inner child work and self-awareness. (42:45) Connect with Edward Miller: Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/soultransync/ Website: https://soultransync.com/ Check out Edward's Book on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Uncovering-Embracing-Soul-Power-SoulTranSync/dp/0578675994   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. Find Kim on TT and IG: @kimhynesmidlife