What's Behind Emotional Eating?

In this episode of The Powerful Project, V and Kirsty dive deep into the topic of emotional eating and its connection with stress. They distinguish between physical hunger and emotional hunger, discussing how stress often triggers emotional eating. And they also cover healthy coping mechanisms like mindfulness, meditation, and physical exercise to manage stress.  This episode also covers the importance of seeking professional help, like seeing a psychologist, and practicing self-compassion. They address maintaining balanced meals to help manage hunger, nourish and balance blood sugar to reduce the likelihood of emotional eating. 00:00 Introduction to Emotional Eating 00:17 Understanding Hunger vs. Emotional Eating 00:55 The Psychology Behind Emotional Eating 01:50 Common Triggers for Emotional Eating 02:45 The Impact of Stress on Eating Habits 03:12 Physical Stress and Its Effects 04:07 Building Resilience to Manage Stress 07:52 Strategies to Combat Emotional Eating 18:45 Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques 23:32 The Role of Physical Activity in Stress Relief 24:38 The Power of Boxing for Stress Relief 25:45 Emotional Release Through Physical Activity 28:10 Managing Stress as a Personal Trainer 33:38 The Importance of Setting Boundaries 37:15 Self-Compassion and Emotional Eating 41:59 Seeking Professional Help and Final Thoughts Follow us on socials for more content: Kirsty: @kirstysholmes V: @wiebkehnsn Subscribe to hear more and if you related to this episode, please leave a review!