The Psychology of Eating Podcast

In Session With Marc David: When Life Challenges Lead to Weight Gain

The Psychology of Eating Podcast

When Life Challenges Lead to Weight Gain
Are you ready to transform your relationship with food in a lasting and meaningful way? What if you could help others find the path to greater freedom and joy with food as well?
 
Sabine was a healthy weight for much of her life, before the end of a marriage resulted in acute stress and sudden, sharp weight gain. Eating psychology expert Marc David offers insight into Sabine’s weight gain and explains how she can lose the weight -- without trying so hard to do so. Listen now!
 
Key Insights:
 
check mark button The desire to lose weight can be more than just about looks. It can be about freedom and self-respect.
 
check mark button A lot of people learn to respond to stress by turning to food or drink early in life. It takes time and patience to decouple stress and the eating/drinking response.
 
check mark button There could be some benefits of carrying some extra weight. One can feel more grounded, solid, and stronger.
 
check mark button Sometimes, life is asking you to go beyond a single-pointed focus on losing weight. It’s asking us to step into our bodies and our lives, fully - as we are, right now. 
 
check mark button Your relationship with your body mirrors your relationship with life. How are you showing up for yourself? 
 
With his dual training in clinical nutrition and psychology, Marc David has spent the last 40 years helping people around the world heal their relationship with food. As the founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, he reaches millions each year through his books, speaking engagements, celebrated podcast series, and his internationally-acclaimed Mind Body Eating Coach Certification Training. 
 
Are you struggling with unwanted food and body challenges? We invite you to post your questions and comments in the comment box below or get in touch with us directly.
 
 

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