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EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 8 MIN

It’s Not Willpower… It’s Your Nervous System | Why Stress Drives Emotional Eating

from Mindset Moments: Freedom From Food Beyond the Diet · host Rachael Walkingshaw-McGuinness

This isn’t about discipline or motivation. It’s about your nervous system and how your body responds to stress.In this episode, we break down why emotional eating increases under pressure, how your brain prioritises survival over logic, and what you can actually do to start working with your body instead of against it.Use code PODCAST for £5 off your monthly app subscription for as long as you stay subscribed And if you know you want more personal support with this, not just more information, you can also use code COACH for £30 off any of my monthly coaching packages for 6 months.Simply head to ⁠https://rm-coaching.co.uk⁠ or download the RM Coaching App in the app store to find out more and sign up!  

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