July 30, 2024

Ep486: The Art of Mindful Eating with Dr. Sharon Stills

How does one eat mindfully when they’re an emotional eater? That’s exactly what we explored during my interview with Naturopathic doctor, Dr. Sharon Stills. She offers great tools and suggestions for how you can slow down and come into the here and now, both when you’re engaging with food, and elsewhere, because, afterall, how we do anything, is how we do everything, right? You’ll love Dr. Sharon Stills and what she has to say.

Discussion on Mindful Eating

  • Starting with Mindfulness
    • Mindfulness is a state of being, starting with small practices like mindful waking up or walking.
    • Mindfulness is like building muscle; it requires consistent practice.
    • Even brief moments of mindfulness can be beneficial.
  • Mindful Eating Practices
    • Exercise example: Mindfully eating a raisin (MBSR program).
    • Mindfulness involves paying attention moment by moment with kindness.
    • Benefits of being present while eating, and avoiding distractions like eating in the car or standing up.
  • Challenges and Strategies
    • Begin with small steps and build up.
    • Use Kaizen (small changes) to gradually incorporate mindfulness into eating habits.
    • Addressing the issue of technology and distractions during meals.

Women’s Health and Hormonal Balance

  • Importance of Hormonal Health
    • Bioidentical hormone replacement and overall hormonal balance (including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, etc.).
    • Hormones affect mood, sleep, bone health, brain health, gut health, and more.
  • Integrated Approach to Health
    • Need for a holistic view that includes physical, emotional, and nutritional aspects.
    • Understanding that cravings or mood issues could be linked to physical deficiencies or hormonal imbalances.

Guidance for Women

  • Resource: “Save Your Hair, Your Figure, Your Mind During Menopause” guide.
  • Importance of paying attention to both physical and emotional health.
  • Consider both diet and emotional well-being when addressing health issues.

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Connect with Dr. Sharon Stills:

drstills@drstills.com

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