The last banana in Paris

What’s going on for us when we feel we need to hoover up all the food on the breakfast buffet?  Are we being selfish or are there other things at play for us?  In this episode I look at hoarding and what might be the psychodynamic reasons for us taking more than we actually need.Join me as I discover that cabaret at breakfast never disappoints, there wasn’t a great banana shortage of 2024,  and that Paddington Bear hard stares don’t work on everyone.Here are this episode’s highlights:(3.00) Why do people behave like this?(3.50) Unconscious meanings(6.00) Significant loss(7.35) Compulsion to repeatConnect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramABOUT THE PODCASTThe Dynamics of Everyday Life explores the psychological patterns shaping how we think, work and relate to others; bringing psychodynamic thinking into coaching, leadership and everyday life.If you're a coach interested in learning more about psychodynamic approaches to coaching, you can explore Julia's training programmes on her website.FOLLOW THE PODCASTIf you're enjoying The Dynamics of Everyday Life, follow the podcast on your listening app so you don't miss future episodes.