Episode 127: Exploring the Roots of Overeating with Sandy Robertson

Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss - A podcast by Alicia Shelly - Mondays

We often give in to our cravings, leading us to overeat. We also tend to treat food as a source of comfort during emotional breakdowns. However, does it fulfill our body's needs? In this episode, Sandy Robertson, a Board Certified Holistic Nurse (HN-BC), Certified Medical Intuitive (CMIP), and Certified Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP), shares her personal weight story and discusses how emotions and family dynamics influenced her relationship with food. She explores reasons for overeating, including peer pressure, emotional eating, boredom, and lack of self-care. Sandy outlines seven steps to retrain the mind, including awareness, mindful eating, self-talk restructuring, gratitude practice, and identifying other sources of nourishment. She emphasizes the importance of positive self-talk and keeping a food journal for increased mindfulness around eating habits. Discover a healthier relationship with food by listening to this episode and start your journey to better well-being today!   Episode Highlights: About Sandy Robertson Things that drives us to eat for comfort Importance of mindful eating and using techniques  The concept of using the mnemonic "HALT" (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) Seven simple steps to retrain your mind Self-talk and cognitive restructuring Nourishing the Body and Energy Systems Benefits of keeping a food journal How to implement mindful eating techniques Connect with Sandy Robertson:   Website | energyworkswisdom.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/energyworkswisdom Instagram | @energyworkswisdom   Interested in her book? Grab yourself a copy now by clicking this link 👉 Why Am I Eating This: Is this the nourishment I need?   About Sandy Robertson Sandy Robertson, RN, MSN, PH-CNS, is a Board Certified Holistic Nurse (HN-BC), Certified Medical Intuitive (CMIP), and Certified Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP) who weaves the traditional art and science of medicine with mind-body approaches to well-being. For the past 25 years she has been a highly sought healing guide in private practice and a notable corporate healthcare systems leader/educator in the forefront of integrative, complementary and holistic approaches to health and wellness. With her love of healing and healing energy, Sandy broadened her focus of corporate healthcare to include serving private clients through her private practice, Energy Works Wisdom. For healthcare systems, Sandy continues to consult with healthcare programs, focusing on whole health integration. Why Am I Eating This, a guide with compassionate, evidence-based wisdom on how we care for ourselves and our mind, body and spirit, is her first book.  Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click