Over Eating, Understanding the Real Problem

About this episode

Courtney Gray discusses how overeating is often a coping mechanism for various emotional struggles rather than a lack of willpower.

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Coaching Program! Click HERE for all the details and to save your spot, as space is limited. Overeating isn’t the real problem — it’s the solution. We often use food to cope with: StressOverwhelmPeople pleasingExhaustionResentmentFeeling judged or left outThe issue isn’t willpower. It’s not knowing how to manage thoughts and emotions. When you: Set better boundariesAsk for helpStop overloading yourselfLearn to feel discomfortManage...

People in this episode

Host: Courtney Gray

Topics covered

• overeating
• emotional eating
• stress management
• boundaries
• self-help

Keywords

• overeating
• coping mechanisms
• stress
• emotions
• boundaries
• self-improvement

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