Ep 53: Where does my mind go when I turn to food?

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Where did my mind go?” after turning to food? Especially when you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and are craving relief.. But then, the pleasure quickly turns to pain as you start feeling that heavy, lethargic, sugar coma feeling that simply feels like “too much” to handle. You chalk it up to having a lack of willpower, but is that really what it’s about? You seem to have a good amount of discipline in other areas of your life. It’s not like you’re totally irresponsible or lazy.. So what gives?Listen and learn…In this powerful episode, Coach Lisa breaks down what’s really happening beneath emotional eating—and why your mind isn’t “leaving you” at all.You’ll learn how subconscious thinking takes over, why food isn’t the real problem, and how to begin shifting out of the cycle of stress, guilt, and self-sabotage… without relying on more rules or restrictions.This episode invites you to step into curiosity, awareness, and personal power—so you can finally understand what’s driving your cravings and start creating lasting change from the inside out.Why your mind doesn’t actually “go anywhere” when you turn to foodThe difference between thoughts vs. thinking (and why it matters)How your subconscious mind creates stress-driven eating patternsWhy emotional eating has nothing to do with foodHow contradictions in your thinking keep you stuckThe role of fear-based thinking (guilt, shame, regret, insecurity)Why “comfort eating” often leads to the opposite resultHow to shift from autopilot to awareness using curiosity 💛 Key TakeawaysYou don’t have to believe everything you thinkEmotional eating is a symptom, not the root problemYour subconscious mind can override your conscious intentionsAwareness is the first step to reclaiming controlYou have the freedom to pause, question, and redirect your thoughts Grab a piece of paper and complete this sentence:👉 “I turn to food when I feel…”Then ask yourself:Do I want to be doing this?Do I want to change this?Let your answers guide your next step.Stop telling yourself: “My mind goes somewhere else”Stop reinforcing: “I turn to food for comfort”Start replacing those thoughts with curiosity:What am I really feeling?Where else does this show up in my life?What’s underneath this?✨ Book a 1:1 Call with Coach Lisa ✨ Join the Women’s Emotional Eating Community Support Group ✨ Start with the Mindset Makeover: 21 Days to Stop Eating Your Emotions ✨ Explore the Crush That Food Thing Self-Discovery SystemYou are not broken.You’re simply operating from patterns you haven’t been taught to see—yet.Once you tap into your awareness and power… you won’t be hungry for anything else. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Try This Exercise Mindset Shifts to Practice Resources & Next StepsFinal Thought:You are not broken.You’re simply operating from patterns you haven’t been taught to see—yet.Once you tap into your awareness and power… you won’t be hungry for anything else.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Crush Cravings with Confidence podcast!Grab your Free Self Discovery Mindset Guides Here!10 Simple Mindset Hacks to Stop Eating Every Emotion Here are the ways to work with me and take immediate action now: ⬇️⬇️⬇️FREE Emotional Eaitng Assessment CallConnect with me:Coach Lisa Callahan Facebook PageInstagramWomen's Emotional Eating Community Support Group on FacebookSubscribe, Turn on Notifications & Share:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to the Crush Cravings with Confidence podcast on:SpotifyAppleYoutube