The recent Southern California fires have me feeling the feels. In this episode, I talk about where I’m putting those feelings, and how I’m dealing with the grief our whole city feels. As emotional eaters, we have two choices: face the feelings, or numb them with food. Here’s how we do the former, and begin to change our lives, as a result.
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Reflections on the impact of the Los Angeles fires and personal grief.
The importance of honoring emotions rather than avoiding or suppressing them.
Tools for processing emotions: writing, talking, prayer, and connecting with others.
Support from the Heal Your Hunger community—how sharing feelings eases the burden.
Encouragement to lean on others for support in difficult times.
Practical Advice:
Avoid unhealthy distractions like overeating, binge-watching, or overworking.
Learn to coexist with challenging emotions without letting them overwhelm you.
Develop healthy coping mechanisms to deal with grief and sadness.
Quit Sugar Challenge:
Five-day program to clear sugar from your diet with daily classes.