#75 - Master Your Food Habits during the Holiday Season with Lauren Larkin

When you think about the holidays, specifically eating holiday foods, does it automatically make you anxious? Maybe you’re constantly worried about the food you’ll be eating during this time knowing it’s not typically what you eat on a day to day basis. Maybe you’ll feel guilt and shame after enjoying the holiday cookies and desserts is all over. I hope you know you’re not alone. This is the case for many of us who have struggled with disordered eating or have had an eating disorder in the past. This can be a difficult time of year which is why I sit down with Lauren Larkin who is Mental Health Counselor based out of New York City. Her areas of expertise include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma work. Aside from being a professional in the mental health industry, Lauren has personally struggled with an eating disorder and aims to cut down the time that individuals worry about food! In this episode you’ll learn how to: - Step into the holidays feeling confident around food with a handful of tools in your back pocket for any situation that may arise - Incorporate mindful eating tips and tricks into your life - Minimize the guilt + shame that you might feel when eating holiday foods - Give yourself permission to enjoy holiday food + not be “the best best version of yourself” for this day - Set healthy boundaries with family members Resources mentioned in this episode: Find mental health resources + therapists here: http://www.alimcg.com/resources.html#/ Connect with Lauren here: https://www.laurenelizabethlarkin.com/ [email protected]  IG: @laurenelizabethlarkin Join her food struggles support group here: https://www.helloherd.com/groups/food-struggles-support-group/a4689217-3de7-4f98-a4bc-d3868ab0de5c Connect with Me on social here: @TheAliMcGPodcast @alimcg_ @_lifesimplified