EP #7: Why Do I Feel Like Food Has Control Over Me and How Do I Stop It?

Welcome to another throwback episode of our Crush Cravings with Confidence Podcast! Today, we dive deep into the struggles many of us face with food and emotions. Have you ever wondered why food seems to have a grip on you? Why do you reach for that snack when you're upset? This episode is all about uncovering those patterns and finding ways to break free.Key Takeaways:Self-Discovery and Curiosity: The journey begins with asking yourself, Many people think that they are eating because of stress in their daily life. This is simply not true. You are emotionally eating because of a craving that you are having for a feeling that you feel AFTER you eat. Ask yourself this question: “What feeling do I have after I binge?” That is what you are craving. Changing Habits: Habits are formed and changed through repetition. Many habits began decades ago to satisfy a certain feeling that you got stuck in from the past. In this episode, I  share personal experiences of how she shifted her habits from being destructive to constructive.Understanding the Root Causes: It's essential to recognize why certain habits exist. Until you do, you’ll find yourself stuck in the same cycles for decades..Mindset Shift: Viewing setbacks as lessons rather than failures can transform your approach to challenges.Self-Compassion: Understanding the root causes of your cravings and challenging yourself to heal past limiting beliefs can help you live freely in the present moment today.The Role of Food: How food can be used to numb emotions. The problem is that emotions can not be numbed selectively. If you numb one emotion, you will numb them all. This is why it is important to understand when these patterns began so that you can learn how to heal them from the inside out.Personal Journey: I share my background as a personal trainer and nutrition expert, and how despite my knowledge, I struggled with debilitating anxiety, physical digestive and gut issues, self-destructive binge eating, and exercise induced bulimia.Remember, self-discovery is about being curious and asking the right questions so that you can identify your invisible emotional relationship with food too. I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can transform your relationship with yourself first so that you can build a healthier, happier relationship with food. Love yourself, stay curious, and remember – you’re very pretty, valuable, amazing, fantastic, magnificent, & you have the power to change your story! Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Crush Cravings with Confidence podcast!Grab your Free Self Discovery Mindset Guides Here!⁠Free Self Discovery Mindset Guides⁠Here are the ways to work with me and take immediate action now: ⬇️⬇️⬇️⁠FREE Food Freedom Discovery Call⁠⁠Mindset Makeover: Stop Eating Your Emotions in 21 Day⁠Connect 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:⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠Youtube⁠Join the Conversation:Share your thoughts, questions, and feedback with me on social media using the hashtag #CrushCravingsWithConfidenceMeet the Host:I’m Coach Lisa Callahan, a recovered emotional eater. Founder of Crush Cravings with Confidence.I'm on a mission to empower women struggling with emotional eating to Crush Cravings with Confidence so they can step off the scale and step back into their power. My journey of conquering secret binge eating led me here to guide you. No diets, journaling, or "magic" pills necessary..I've been where you are. I understand the challenges of emotional eating and aim to help you break free. No more sneaking around or feeling bad about overeating—this is the year you STOP emotionally stressing and change your relationship with food forever!