Navigating the Festive Feasts: How to survive the Holiday Season Without Emotional Eating

Send us Fan MailThe Holiday Season  is upon us. For some of us, it's a time for a joyous celebration, but for many, it's also a battlefield of emotional eating. I promise to guide you through the labyrinth of emotional highs and lows, societal pressures, and traditional indulgences that can become the triggers of mindless eating. Together, we'll unravel the complex relationship between nostalgia and food, offering practical strategies to navigate these triggers mindfully. Have you ever found yourself overindulging at holiday events where food takes the center stage? Get ready to evolve your perspective as we discuss the darker aspects of holiday celebrations; stress, loneliness, and emotional eating provoked by societal expectations. By cultivating self-awareness, setting realistic expectations, practicing moderation, and finding alternatives to food as a coping mechanism, we aim to foster a holiday season that is compassionate, inclusive, and emotionally nourishing. Remember, a more mindful approach to our relationship with food can make this festive season not only delicious but also joyous for everyone.As discussed in the episode, here are a couple of resources that may be helpful for you or someone you love:In Australia: For help if you are in a DV situation.  https://www.1800respect.org.au/?utm_source=Google+Hotline+DV+One+Box&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=DV+One+Box&utm_id=GHOB&utm_term=domestic+violence1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800 737 732 or reach out via the online chat on this website.In America:  The following website has a number of resources for people in mental health crisis. https://theconnectprogram.org/resources/crisis-lines/This website is for those who are in unsafe living situations: https://www.thehotline.org/resources/safety-planning-for-the-holidays/In New Zealand: This website includes a comprehensive list of agencies you can contact for support for DV.  https://www.justice.govt.nz/about/news-and-media/covid-19-news/family-violence-and-sexual-violence-helplines/For Mental Health support: Offers another comprehensive list of agencies to assist you. https://mentalhealth.org.nz/helplinesEpisode's final quote: “My mantra became, ‘Face your stuff; don’t stuff your face.” Renee Joneshttps://www.instagram.com/reverseresetrestore/?fbclid=IwAR0ycrx4XHwDTZIwEx5LpeXF2NQOJ3cK1eJ7P1nUezK3REQR6wdBm3Mr_nYhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092872185263