This episode dives into understanding the real reasons behind our urges to eat when we're not actually hungry. Discover practical strategies for managing emotions without relying on food for comfort.

It's not just about eating during emotional lows but also includes eating to prolong a positive feeling.  Emotional eating can be about avoiding negative emotions as much as seeking positive ones— recognizing this can lead to more mindful eating habits.

This episode discusses the common issue of eating out of boredom, emphasizing that this behavior often masks deeper emotions or a discomfort with stillness. Maggie and Ryan explore the difference between being genuinely bored and feeling restless, suggesting that our constant need for stimulation leads us to eat when we're not hungry.

Maggie shares her personal experiences with binge eating while traveling and how understanding her nervous system helped her stop. She discusses the importance of recognizing default thoughts and feelings, finding ways to calm oneself, and choosing actions other than eating for comfort

The episode covers recognizing and accepting the natural desire for more tasty foods, practicing moderation as a skill, and reducing the drama and stress associated with eating highly palatable foods.