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The Science of Willpower: How to Strengthen Your Self-Control | PART 1
The Science of Willpower: How to Strengthen Your Self-Control | PART 1
The Science of Willpower: How to Strengthen Your Self-Control | PART 1
Friday 18th November 2022
Explore willpower with Dr. Glenn Livingston as he shares strategies for overcoming binge eating and reshaping your relationship with food.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the brain's feast-or-famine response is key to overcoming binge eating.
- Setting clear personal rules can help resist food cravings.
- Character often trumps willpower in managing temptation.
- Food industry manipulates our brains with hyper-palatable foods.
- Addiction may not be a disease but rather a pattern that can be changed.
"Every time you're looking for love at the bottom of a bag or a box or a container, there's some fat cat in a white suit with a mustache that's laughing all the way to the bank."
This episode of 'Sober on Purpose' is a fascinating dive into the science behind willpower and self-control, featuring the insightful Dr. Glenn Livingston. Known for his Never Binge Again programme, Dr. Livingston brings his clinical psychology expertise to the table, offering a fresh perspective on how we can reshape our relationship with food and temptation.
With hosts Tanya and Jerry Gioia leading the conversation, you'll explore how our brains are wired to respond to feast-or-famine scenarios, and why understanding these mechanisms is key to overcoming binge eating. Dr. Livingston shares his journey from battling personal eating issues to developing a programme that has helped countless individuals break free from unhealthy food habits. He candidly discusses how the food industry manipulates our reptilian brain's bliss points, leading us into a cycle of addiction with hyper-palatable foods.
His analogy of the 'inner pig'—a term he uses to describe the impulsive part of our brain—is both humorous and enlightening, illustrating how setting clear rules can help us resist temptation. The discussion also touches on broader themes of addiction, comparing it to other compulsive behaviours and exploring the concept of character over willpower. Dr.
Livingston challenges traditional views on addiction as a disease, suggesting that cultivating a strong sense of self-control can lead to lasting change without reliance on external support systems. For anyone looking to strengthen their self-control or understand the psychology behind their cravings, this episode is a must-listen. You'll gain practical insights into how to manage impulses and make healthier choices—a crucial step in living a fulfilling sober life.
Are you ready to tame your inner pig and embrace a healthier lifestyle?