Philippe Tahon

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Philippe Tahon

  • Eating Healthily and Living a Healthy Life

Eating Healthily and Living a Healthy Life

Wednesday 7th January 2026

Philippe Tahon explores healthy eating beyond food rules, focusing on self-care and mindful living for a balanced life.
21 minutes
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Shrink, the podcast for the mind
Author:
Philippe Tahon
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
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Rethinking Healthy Eating: A Mindful Approach

Episode Overview

  • Eating healthily involves more than just food choices; it's about lifestyle and self-care.
  • Mindful eating can reduce stress and increase satisfaction with meals.
  • Pleasure is an essential component of digestion and overall well-being.
  • External factors like sleep and stress significantly impact eating habits.
  • Setting intentions focused on self-care can lead to a healthier lifestyle.
"Eating healthily is not about control. It's about creating a life where taking care of yourself becomes easier and more natural."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Philippe Tahon, a seasoned psychotherapist, shares his unique approach to healthy eating and living in this insightful episode. He challenges the conventional wisdom that bombards us with dietary rules and instead focuses on the broader picture of self-care and mindful living. Philippe argues that eating healthily is not just about the food we consume but how we engage with it in our daily lives.
He points out the overwhelming amount of conflicting nutritional advice available today and suggests that instead of adding more rules, we should simplify our relationship with food. Philippe invites listeners to reflect on their eating habits, asking questions like, "When was the last time you ate without a screen?" He emphasises the importance of enjoying food and not letting guilt overshadow our meals. According to him, pleasure is an essential part of digestion and overall well-being.
The episode also highlights how external factors like sleep, stress, and social interactions influence our eating patterns. Philippe encourages setting intentions that prioritise self-care over rigid resolutions. With a blend of humour and sincerity, Philippe's message is clear: a healthy life is about balance, enjoyment, and being kind to oneself. As you ponder your own eating habits and lifestyle choices, ask yourself: Are you caring for yourself or simply following rules?
This episode offers a refreshing perspective on living healthily without the burden of guilt.
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