In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, Hannah Guy sits down with non-diet dietitian Rachel Meyer to explore the psychology behind emotional eating, overeating, and the restrict-binge cycle. Together, they unpack how stress, emotional triggers, and deeply wired neural pathways can shape our relationship with food — and what it actually takes to create sustainable change.
Rachel shares practical tools for managing emotional eating, building mindfulness, increasing self-awareness, and developing healthier coping skills without shame or extreme restriction. This conversation dives into habit formation, relapse, self-compassion, intuitive eating, and why healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about consistency and small wins over time.
Whether you struggle with binge eating, stress eating, or feeling out of control around food, this episode offers compassionate, realistic strategies to help you better understand your behaviors and begin breaking the cycle.
Topics Covered:
• Emotional eating and overeating
• The restrict-binge cycle
• Neural pathways and habit formation
• Intuitive eating and mindfulness
• Stress management and coping skills
• Self-compassion in recovery
• Sustainable behavior change
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction to Emotional Eating
02:41 – Understanding Emotional Triggers
05:38 – The Restrict-Binge Cycle
08:20 – Change, Relapse & Recovery
10:59 – Building Awareness & Mindfulness
13:49 – Why Small Wins Matter
16:47 – Final Thoughts & Support
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Find her here:
Website: www.prolifestylenutrition.com
IG: @the.nondiet.dietitian
FB Page: Pro Lifestyle Nutrition
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