Are you overeating, or so stressed that you forget to eat? (how to fix it) (Daily Update 16)Are you overeating, or so stressed that you forget to eat? (how to fix it) (Daily Update 16)
The Dr. Jud Podcast
Dr. Jud Brewer explores how stress impacts eating habits and offers practical mindfulness techniques to foster healthier behaviors.
8:00•19 Aug 2020
Tackling Stress and Eating Habits with Dr. Jud Brewer
“We can't think our way into changing a habit because that relies on the thinking part of our brain which ironically goes offline when we're hungry or stressed.”
Ever find yourself stress-eating or forgetting to eat altogether? Dr. Jud Brewer, an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, dives into how our emotions and stress levels can wreak havoc on our eating habits. Whether you're overeating due to anxiety or skipping meals because you're overwhelmed, this episode offers a fascinating look at the science behind these behaviors. Dr. Brewer explains how our brain's fight-or-flight response can mess with our appetite, making us either overindulge or lose our hunger completely.
He also delves into the role of dopamine in driving us to reach for that extra snack when we're stressed out. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Dr. Brewer provides practical tips on how to identify and change these habits using mindfulness techniques. By mapping out your anxiety habit loops and paying attention to the triggers and rewards of your eating behaviors, you can start to make healthier choices.
This episode is packed with actionable insights and relatable examples that make complex neuroscience easy to understand. Perfect for anyone looking to get a handle on their eating habits in these stressful times.
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