Why Am I Eating My Feelings?

About this episode

The episode explores the triggers of emotional eating and offers strategies for healthier coping mechanisms.

Stress, uncertainty and unmet emotional needs can influence eating patterns in ways that go beyond hunger. Research suggests that many adults turn to food for comfort when feeling tired, anxious, inadequate or lonely — a pattern often described as emotional eating. So how can we recognize these triggers and develop healthier ways to cope? On this episode of On Nutrition, holistic nutritionist and health coach Ali Shapiro joins host Tara Schmidt, R.D.N., to discuss the root causes of emotional eating, how physiology and psychology interact, and practical strategies to pause, identify needs and build self-trust over time. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.

People in this episode

Host: Tara Schmidt

Guest: Ali Shapiro

Topics covered

• emotional eating
• stress eating
• nutrition
• psychology
• health coaching
• self-trust

Keywords

• emotional eating
• stress
• nutrition
• health coach
• psychology
• coping strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mayo Clinic Press

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