S2 EP 14 - Food for Mood: Hungry like a Wolf

S2 EP 14 - Food for Mood: Hungry like a Wolf

From The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast by Suzanne M. Swain, EDS LMSW

January 6, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

This episode explores the connection between food and emotions, discussing how different foods can affect feelings of joy, sadness, anger, and fear.

It’s a new year, so let’s talk about food and feelings—because they’re way more connected than we realize. In this episode, we break down how what you eat can either calm you down or completely throw you off, without diet rules or restriction. This episode dives into the four core emotions—joy, sadness, anger, and fear —and how each one shows up in your body. From why joy just wants to be savored, to why sadness loves soup, why anger needs cooling foods, and why fear sometimes just needs you to eat something , we keep it real and practical. This is an honest, compassionate conversation about emotional eating, stress, and learning how to support your nervous system instead of fighting it. If you’ve ever eaten your feelings, felt overwhelmed, or wondered why certain foods make you feel better (or worse), this episode is for you. Grab a snack, get comfy, and let’s start the year a little more regulated—together. Contact Suzanne Swain: Email: [email protected] Website: msmarypoppins.com Produced By: StellaMix Podcast Productio ns Send Suzanne a Question or Comment: Support the show

People in this episode

Host: Suzanne M. Swain

Topics covered

  • food and feelings
  • emotional eating
  • core emotions
  • diet without restriction
  • food impact on mood

Keywords

  • food
  • mood
  • emotions
  • diet
  • wellness
  • parenting
  • education

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