The Psychology of Eating Podcast

Letting Go of the Need for Approval from Others – In Session with Marc David

If you're of a certain age, you've probably noticed that young people – teenagers, especially – have a strong need for approval from others.  Young adults want to fit i

Trusting Ourselves with Food & Pleasure – In Session with Marc David

Jill, 44, wants a new relationship with food – one where she can enjoy a more easygoing, intuitive way of eating. She'd like eating to be fun and lighthearted, and feel s

Does Food Hold Power Over You? – In Session with Marc David

Food is intended to be our source of nourishment, but all too often it can feel like a losing battle.  Perhaps you've been struggling with your weight, and why it's so

Healing a Negative Body Image by Embracing Your "Enoughness" – In Session with Marc David

Negative body image is something that so many of us struggle with – regardless of our nationality, age, or background. It almost seems to be part of the human condition,

Our Beliefs About Carbohydrates: How They Freak Us Out & Make Us Fat – In Session with Marc David

Perhaps more than any other food group, carbohydrates can really freak people out. You might say, carbs are one of the world's great nutritional "hang-ups."  And a big

How To (Skillfully) Love Food – In Session with Marc David

Many of us struggle with emotional eating. And that's because food is a reliable way to manage our unwanted emotions. Think: Bored. Stressed. Lonely. Angry. Anxious.  W

Does Your Body Suffer From Absentee Parent Syndrome? – In Session with Marc David

For those of us who struggle with weight, are in a battle with food, or who have ongoing anxiety around eating, it's no secret that these unwanted food and body challenge

The Soul's Call to Release Our Health Anxieties – In Session with Marc David

Ever hear the phrase "health is wealth?"  For many people, we don't quite recognize how valuable our health is until we find illness or injury knocking. Enjoying robu

Why You Gain Weight After Losing It & What To Do – In Session with Marc David

A surprising fact about the weight loss universe is that despite so many built-in difficulties, plenty of people have success. So often, we DO actually lose the weight, w

Finding Calm In The Nutritional Storm – In Session with Marc David

When it comes to nutrition and health, there can be a lot to worry about:  ✴️ How do I control my desires and avoid the foods that are bad for me?  ✴️ How can I eat t

Which Voice Should You Listen To: Change Your Body, or Embrace It? – In Session with Marc David

Chances are, you've had the experience of hearing conflicting voices in your head when it comes to food and body. One part of us can clearly say: "I absolutely must los

Body Image Triggers: Where They Come From & How To Find Healing – In Session with Marc David

Picture this:  You're trucking along your day – everything's going pretty well, when BOOM: You see a picture of yourself, and you're instantly triggered.  "Is that

Emotional Eating & The Mother-Daughter Connection – In Session with Marc David

Managing emotions with food, otherwise known as emotional eating, is something that humans have been doing for millenia. And the reason is simple: when we eat, we reliabl

When Weight Loss Doesn't Alleviate "Weight Worry" – In Session with Marc David

When it comes to body weight, most of us are focused on one thing: losing it! But many people aren't prepared for what happens after weight loss.  Any thoughts we may

Harnessing the Power of Conscious Ritual to Overcome Binge Eating – In Session with Marc David

Night-time binge eating.  It's a pastime that many people struggle with, and can feel truly insurmountable. But nightly binge eating doesn't have to get the best of y

Why Becoming a "Natural" Eater is Key to Weight Loss – In Session with Marc David

Like so many of us, Cherie, age 56, wants to lose 20 pounds – but without the constant fight and struggle. Cherie has been battling these 20 pounds just about all her adu

Why Self-Discipline Can't Fix All Our Weight Loss Woes – In Session with Marc David

Raelene, 46, would love to lose about 40 kilos. And she's had great success in the past: all she has to do is eliminate sugar, cut down on the carbs, watch her calories a

When Body Insecurities Cause Us to Date the Wrong People – In Session with Marc David

Barbara, 60, is finally ready to explore the world, go on adventures, and find the man of her dreams. She's done lots of therapy, read all the books, and it seems like no

Tempted to Take a Break from Weight Loss But Afraid of What Will Happen? –In Session with Marc David

If you've been dieting for many years, you know it can get to be a little "much." Chronic dieting can leave us frustrated, exhausted, and exasperated. Why does something

Emotional Eating in Uncertain Times: It's Time to Forgive & Let Go – In Session with Marc David

Emotional eating always has a psychological or biological reason for showing up in our life. It never just "happens" … it's almost always an unconscious psychological str