In this episode of "Make Peace With Food," host Emily LaVoie dives into the nuanced world of hunger, breaking down the often misunderstood concept of "emotional hunger" versus "emotional eating." Emily emphasizes that using food to address unmet emotional needs doesn't make one a bad person. Instead, she encourages developing a "toolbox" of alternative coping mechanisms.Join Emily as she explores the four distinct types of hunger: physical, taste, emotional, and practical. You'll learn how to...
Oct 8, 2024
32 min
In this episode of Make Peace With Food, host Emily LaVoie dives deep into the concept of satisfaction when it comes to eating. She breaks down the different elements that contribute to a satisfying meal, from texture and temperature to how you want to feel after eating. Emily emphasizes that intuitive eating isn't about unrestricted indulgence but rather about being mindful of how food makes you feel. She encourages listeners to ask questions like, "What texture am I craving?" and "How do I ...
Sep 24, 2024
32 min
In this episode, Emily LaVoie shares practical tips on silencing your inner critic and shifting negative thoughts about your body and eating habits. Discover how setting boundaries with your inner bully can help improve your body image over time. Emily offers creative strategies to manage self-critical thoughts and reminds us that the people who love us do so for reasons far deeper than appearance. Tune in for insights and encouragement to help you change your mindset and make peace with food...
Sep 10, 2024
28 min
In this episode of Make Peace With Food, certified eating psychology coach and host Emily LaVoie delves into the vital topic of body diversity. Emily, who runs a virtual private practice, emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and embracing the beautiful variety of human body types, skin colors, heights, hair colors, and eye colors. She challenges societal norms that pressure larger-bodied individuals to look like smaller-bodied individuals, explaining why such changes are neither effecti...
Aug 27, 2024
29 min
In this episode of Make Peace with Food, hosted by certified eating psychology coach Emily LaVoie, we dive deep into the intricate world of eating behaviors and their emotional underpinnings. Emily unravels the complexities of binge eating, overeating, stress eating, chronic dieting, weight cycling, and food addiction. She elucidates the fine line between necessary sustenance and behaviors often driven by emotional distress and societal pressures. Binge eating, marked by uncontrollable c...
Aug 13, 2024
35 min
In this episode, Emily introduces some new terminology to help reframe our relationship with food preparation. She explains the difference between "convenience foods" (foods that are quick and easy to prepare, like packaged foods or restaurant meals) and "labor intensive foods" (foods that require more time and effort to make from scratch).Emily encourages listeners to let go of diet culture messaging that convenience foods are "bad" while labor intensive foods are "good." In reality, both ty...
Jul 30, 2024
16 min
Welcome to Make Peace with Food! I'm your host, Emily LaVoie, a certified eating psychology coach. In this episode, we explore the profound impact that numbers—like weight on a scale and calories on food labels—can have on our mental and emotional well-being. We'll dive deep into understanding how these numbers can become triggers and discuss practical strategies to reclaim your power and improve your relationship with food and your body.I share personal insights and stories from my journey, ...
Jul 16, 2024
31 min
In this episode of Make Peace With Food, your host Emily LaVoie, a certified eating psychology coach, dives deep into the foundational concepts of self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence. Building on the insights shared in Episode 6 about body image, Emily explores how these elements interplay and impact our relationship with food and body image.Emily starts the episode by sharing a glimpse into her life, discussing her recent decluttering project and her thoughts on minimalism. She then intr...
Jul 2, 2024
23 min
In Episode 6 of Make Peace with Food, host Emily LaVoie delves deep into the complex and often misunderstood topic of body image. Emily, a certified eating psychology coach, begins by sharing personal anecdotes about rediscovering joyful movement through biking and roller skating, illustrating the importance of fun and play in physical activities. She then transitions into an educational segment, explaining the nuances of body image, the harmful impacts of diet culture, and the various mental...
Jun 18, 2024
27 min
Join host Emily LaVoie in this enlightening episode of Make Peace with Food as she delves into the concept of normal eating and offers a compassionate perspective on healing our relationship with food. In a world dominated by diet culture, understanding what normal eating truly means can be empowering and liberating.Emily explores the definition of normal eating as outlined by Ellen Satter, emphasizing principles of balance, flexibility, and self-awareness. Through insightful commentary and p...
Jun 4, 2024
14 min
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