Hunger Games: Tackling Emotional Eating

09/11/23 • 18 min

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Welcome to another episode of The Mindful Balance! Today we're diving into the all-too-common mindset of scarcity, a phenomenon we like to call "The Last Supper Syndrome." In this episode, you'll learn:

What scarcity mindset or "Last Supper Syndrome" is and how it manifests in your everyday life
How emotional triggers like fear of missing out (FOMO) fuel this mindset
The historical and evolutionary basis of the scarcity mindset
The contrasting roles of your "Lower Brain" and "Higher Brain" when facing a delicious spread of food
Practical tools to shift from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance, including the powerful concept of bridging thoughts

Come explore the emotional, historical, and psychological factors that contribute to a scarcity mindset. Walk away with actionable strategies to rewrite your narrative around food, empowering you to make choices that serve both your immediate desires and long-term goals.

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What scarcity mindset or "Last Supper Syndrome" is and how it manifests in your everyday life
How emotional triggers like fear of missing out (FOMO) fuel this mindset
The historical and evolutionary basis of the scarcity mindset
The contrasting roles of your "Lower Brain" and "Higher Brain" when facing a delicious spread of food
Practical tools to shift from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance, including the powerful concept of bridging thoughts

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The Mindful Balance - Hunger Games: Tackling Emotional Eating

Transcript

(upbeat music) 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 wanna invite you to join me as we explore practical strategies t