Embracing Your Body: Shelley Treacher on Comfort Eating and Self-Kindness
The point of becoming more embodied is to notice how and when we cheat ourselves of being engaged and kind to ourselves.
Shelley Treacher, the insightful voice behind 'Underground Confidence Recovery', guides listeners through an eye-opening journey in this episode. Ever wondered why you reach for that tub of ice cream when you're stressed? Shelley dives into the unconscious mechanisms driving comfort eating and how it’s often a response to stress and unresolved emotions. She sheds light on the intricate dance between our body, mind, and emotions, showing how they work together in ways we might not even realize.
This isn't just about food; it's about understanding yourself on a deeper level. Shelley explains how areas of our brain and body decide our reactions, often without us being aware. By becoming more 'embodied', we can start to take conscious control over these responses. Intrigued by how hormones like serotonin and dopamine play a role in your eating habits? Shelley breaks it down, making complex science easy to grasp.
She also delves into the vagus nerve's connection to overeating and how childhood wounds can influence our relationship with food. But it's not all science and theory; Shelley offers practical self-regulation tools to help you feel better about yourself every step of the way. If you're tired of the cycle of self-criticism and comfort eating, this episode is a must-listen. Shelley's compassionate approach provides both knowledge and actionable steps to help you become more at home in your own body.