Laura Lummer
Laura Lummer
#412 Emotional Eating After Breast Cancer - Why it Happens and How to Heal Gently
#412 Emotional Eating After Breast Cancer - Why it Happens and How to Heal Gently
#412 Emotional Eating After Breast Cancer - Why it Happens and How to Heal Gently
Friday 23rd May 2025
Explore emotional eating after breast cancer with Laura Lummer's compassionate strategies for healing gently.
25 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Emotional eating is a signal, not a failure.
- Cortisol can drive cravings for comfort food.
- Mindful check-ins can help identify real needs.
- Self-compassion is key to healing.
- Creating a supportive environment aids recovery.
"Emotional eating is not a weakness, and it is not a failure. It is a signal."
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the pantry during a stressful moment, reaching for something sweet, salty, or crunchy—just to take the edge off? If so, you're not alone. In episode #412 of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, Laura Lummer tackles the emotional eating habits that often accompany breast cancer recovery. With her unique blend of empathy and expertise, Laura shares her personal journey and offers gentle strategies to address these cravings without guilt or shame.
Laura Lummer, a two-time breast cancer survivor and certified coach, opens up about her own experiences with emotional eating and provides listeners with compassionate strategies to shift this pattern. She dives into how cortisol—the stress hormone—can drive cravings and explores emotional triggers that may signal deeper needs. The episode encourages a mindful check-in with oneself, asking what you really need in moments of craving. Laura's approach is all about increasing awareness and self-compassion.
She suggests practical tools like placing a note on the fridge to prompt a mindful check-in before reaching for comfort food. Her advice is both insightful and relatable, offering hope and understanding to those navigating life after breast cancer. If you're looking for ways to support your body and mind during recovery, Laura's insights could be just what you need. She encourages a shift from guilt-ridden snacking to mindful choices that truly nourish the soul.
Could this be the gentle nudge you need to explore emotional eating with kindness?
Listen in for a heartfelt discussion that might change your relationship with food forever.