In this World Mental Health Day conversation, I welcome Accredited Practising Dietitian and credentialed eating-disorder dietitian Jacinta Sherlock (Dietetics Done Differently) to explore emotional and non-hunger eating—and why “knowing what to eat” isn’t the same as eating it.

We unpack a trauma-informed, person-centred approach interwoven with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and motivational interviewing, and we talk about mindful eating, curiosity, self-compassion, and building awareness of body sensations to make choices that actually feel good. So you can stop emotional eating without judgement, self-doubt, or guilt.

You’ll hear practical ways to notice patterns, reduce shame, and create new experiences that reshape beliefs—so eating well becomes easier, calmer, and more enjoyable.

🔗 Resources 

Emotional Eating Triggers Checklist:  https://eatingchecklist.com

Your Health Hub: https://eatingforyou.com.au/your-health-hub/

Jacinta Sherlock: Dietetics Done Differently

https://www.dieteticsdonedifferently.com/

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