E18 - Eating and The Pink Elephant Paradox

11/13/23 • 18 min

In this episode of 'The Mindful Balance,' we discuss the intriguing 'Pink Elephant Paradox' and its surprising connection to our eating habits and dieting struggles. Join us as we explore the psychological phenomenon of thought suppression and how it relates to the foods we crave and avoid.

Discover why:

Trying not to think about certain foods can make them more tempting.
Labeling foods as 'off-limits' leads to obsession rather than avoidance.
The 'Pink Elephant' and 'White Bear' experiments shed light on our brain's response to suppression.
Cognitive dissonance affects our eating behaviors and self-perception.
Challenging diet culture myths can lead to healthier, more sustainable eating habits.

This episode is not just an eye-opener but a call to rethink our relationship with food, dieting, and self-discipline. Tune in for an enlightening journey towards a more balanced and mindful approach to eating.

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Discover why:

Trying not to think about certain foods can make them more tempting.
Labeling foods as 'off-limits' leads to obsession rather than avoidance.
The 'Pink Elephant' and 'White Bear' experiments shed light on our brain's response to suppression.
Cognitive dissonance affects our eating behaviors and self-perception.
Challenging diet culture myths can lead to healthier, more sustainable eating habits.

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E17 - Eating When Life Gets Tough

In this episode of The Mindful Balance, we discuss the connection between our emotions and our eating habits, especially during life's more challenging chapters. We'll explore:

The evolutionary roots of emotional eating and how our ancient instincts still influence our modern-day responses to stress.
The role of societal norms in shaping our relationship with food beyond mere sustenance.
The distinction between the higher and lower brain functions and how they play into our eating behaviors.
A fresh perspective on breaking the cycle of emotional eating without the need for deep emotional excavation.
Practical insights on how to separate the feeling of an urge from the action of indulging it, empowering you to rewrite your response to emotional triggers.

Join us as we unpack the layers of emotional eating and offer a compassionate approach to regaining control, one mindful choice at a time.

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The Mindful Balance - E18 - Eating and The Pink Elephant Paradox

Transcript

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Welcome to the Mindful Balance Mini Podcast. If you are a woman over 40 ready to break free from fad diets and discover the power of balance and confidence in your life, then this podcast is for you, and I am so happy that you are here. I'm your host, I'm Rachel, a nutrition and mindset coach, and I'm going to break down everything you need to know into bite-sized pieces of sustainable and realistic tips. I want to invite you to join me as we explore practical strateg