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#412 Emotional Eating After Breast Cancer - Why it Happens and How to Heal Gently

#412 Emotional Eating After Breast Cancer - Why it Happens and How to Heal Gently

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 Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the pantry during a stressful moment, reaching for something sweet, salty, or crunchy—just to take the edge off? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode of the Better Than Before Breast Cancer podcast, I open up about my own experience with emotional eating during cancer recovery and share gentle, compassionate strategies to help you understand and shift this pattern—without guilt or shame. We’ll explore: -How cortisol (your stress hormone) drives cravings -What emotional triggers might be signaling -How to respond to your body’s needs with love and presence You'll learn mindful, doable ways to support yourself when stress eating feels like the only option, plus calming alternatives that nourish both body and soul. Whether you're fresh out of treatment or navigating long-term survivorship, this episode is a supportive space for reflection, kindness, and taking small steps toward healing. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: Why emotional eating is commonThe science behind stress, cortisol, and cravingsHow emotional eating can impact inflammation and recoveryGentle ways to pause, reflect, and respond to cravingsPractical “comfort menu” ideas to replace emotional eatingNutrient-rich foods that naturally calm stress and support healingHow to build a supportive food environment at home Referred to in this episode: Feel Good Reset Lesson on Foods that Calm The Five Day Sugar Challenge Better Than Before Breast Cancer™ Life Coaching Membership 🧠 Study on Chronic Stress and Inflammation Title: Immunology of Stress: A Review Article Published in: Cureus, 2023 Summary: This review explores how chronic stress impacts the immune system, leading to increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-6 and TNF-α. These changes can exacerbate health issues, including those relevant to breast cancer survivors. Full Text: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11546738/PMC 🧘‍♀️ Study on Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Emotional Eating Title: Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Obesogenic Eating Behaviors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Published in: Obesity Reviews, 2024 Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on various obesogenic eating behaviors, including emotional eating. The findings suggest that MBIs can be effective in reducing such behaviors, which is particularly beneficial for individuals recovering from breast cancer. Full Text: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11791380/ResearchGate+1PMC+1MDPI+3MDPI+3Wikipedia+3PMC 📣 Share the Love: If this episode supported you, please share it with a fellow survivor or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your voice helps other women find this healing space. Connect with Laura Lummer: 💌 Join my email list for weekly wellness tips & podcast updates → The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach 👩‍💻 Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration → @thebreastcancerrecoverycoach 👩‍💻 Follow me on Facebook → The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach 🎙 Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts → Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach 🎥 Watch on YouTube → @BetterThanBeforeBreastCancer

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