How Negative Self-Talk Affects Emotional Eating

08/02/2024 27 min

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Episode Synopsis

Negative self-talk is extremely common — and it has a huge impact on our self-esteem and self-worth. In this episode, we’ll discover how negative self-talk is learned and internalized from a young age, and influenced by childhood experiences and societal values. 
We dive into common negative self-talk statements and learn how they can serve as a window into our deepest desires, so we can recognize and reframe negative self-talk as a catalyst for positive change.

Takeaways

Negative self-talk is a pervasive issue that can impact self-esteem and self-worth.
Negative self-talk is often learned and internalized from a young age, influenced by childhood experiences and societal values.
Consciously repatterning negative self-talk is essential for personal growth and overcoming limiting beliefs.
Identifying and understanding common negative self-talk statements can provide insights into our deepest desires and goals.


Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Pervasive Topic of Negative Self-Talk
03:18 The Impact of Negative Self-Talk on Self-Worth and Identity
07:37 The Influence of Childhood Experiences on Negative Self-Talk
10:01 The Connection Between Negative Self-Talk and Body Image
13:24 Personal Story: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk and Body Image Issues
17:00 Consciously Repatterning Negative Self-Talk
20:26 Identifying and Understanding Common Negative Self-Talk Statements
24:41 Negative Self-Talk as a Catalyst for Change
26:39 Turning Negative Self-Talk into a Positive First Step

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