Episode Details

Ever feel like you're one second away from a total meltdown? Like you're triggered to act on ED behaviors but don't know how to stop yourself? If you said yes, this episode is for you.

Eating disorders aren't about food—they're attempts to deal with emotions that manifest into unhealthy behaviors over time. When you find yourself wanting to restrict, binge, purge, or over-exercise, it's time to HALT and ask: What am I really feeling right now?

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why feelings aren't facts (but they tell an important story)
• The HALT method: 4 questions to ask before acting on ED urges
• How to identify your emotional triggers before they lead to behaviors
• Why the only way out is through—and how to actually do it
• The difference between your disordered self and your true self
• A simple internal check-in that creates lasting change

Ready to stop ED behaviors before they start?

Eating disorders are attempts to deal with emotions:

• Restricting makes you feel in control, successful, like you've conquered
• Overeating soothes sadness and depression, stuffs down feelings
• Purging/Exercise/Laxatives combat helplessness, give temporary control

The truth: These behaviors are learned coping mechanisms that can be unlearned. To change actions, you must change thoughts and feelings.

When you're triggered to restrict, binge, purge, or over-exercise, HALT and ask yourself these 4 questions:

H - HUNGER

• Am I hungry?
• When did I last eat?
• How can I nourish my body right now?

A - ANGER

• Is something extremely stressful happening?
• Am I agitated, hurt, frustrated, or jealous?
• What's outside my control right now?

L - LONELINESS

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