A Better Adult Pacifier: how 10 years ago I broke up with emotional eating and have been in the best shape ever since.

A problem almost everyone recognizes but few people know how to solve well: emotional eating and stress eating. When anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, fear, or loneliness hits, it’s easy to reach for a quick pacifier, food, wine, late-night Netflix, scrolling, even relationship drama. I share how I broke up with emotional eating and why the goal isn’t to deny your feelings, it’s to learn what they’re saying and respond in a way that actually helps your nervous system settle. You’ll get a practical, repeatable framework for emotion regulation: accept the feeling, notice and name it, find the real cause, then choose a better “adult pacifier” and use it until the old pattern fades. We talk through research-backed tools you can try immediately, including breathing exercises, journaling, a shower or bath, music, movement in nature, taking small action, zooming out to your future self, and protecting sleep as your brain’s built-in emotional reset. If you want a healthier relationship with food and a calmer way to handle big feelings, listen now, share this with someone who needs it, and please subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show. The full toolkit is on my blog: 10 years ago I broke up with emotional eating. I’ve been in the best shape ever since. ________________________ Feel free to connect with me on Whatsapp for your Emotional Mastery Session or to ask any questions. Text Me Your Thoughts and Ideas Support the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina   Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.