Emotional Eating in Turbulent Times

Showing Up Anyway with Coach Adam

If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the world lately—if the stress, fear, and exhaustion have been hitting harder than usual—and you've noticed it showing up in your relationship with food, you're not alone. In this episode, we explore emotional eating through the lens of survival. From the weight of current events to the quiet chaos of everyday life, we're talking about why reaching for food can feel like the only way to cope—and why that's not something to be ashamed of.

We unpack the difference between true emotional eating and simply being undernourished, overlooked, or overextended. We also walk through the most common emotional triggers for eating, how to recognize them, and what to do when food becomes a stand-in for comfort, connection, or control. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that in hard times, doing your best is enough—and there are ways to care for yourself without turning against your body in the process.

Emotional Eating Assessment Questions:

• I tend to reach for food when I’m feeling frustrated, stressed, or disappointed in myself.
• Sometimes I eat to avoid dealing with what’s really going on.
• There are times when life feels out of my control.
• When problems come up, I struggle to make a plan and stick to it.
• I have a hard time saying no, even when I really need to.
• I don’t always feel supported by my family when I’m going through something.
• I don’t like to burden my friends, so I usually keep my problems to myself.
• It’s tough for me to open up about my feelings.
• I can be pretty impulsive, especially when emotions are high.
• I worry a lot about how people see me.
• I feel pressure to make others happy, even at my own expense.
• I don’t always feel secure or grounded in my life.
• Stressful situations tend to throw me off balance.
• When I’m overwhelmed, eating feels like the only thing I can control.
• I don’t fully trust myself around food—especially when I’m emotional.
• I often feel hopeless or stuck.
• I have a hard time putting my needs first—I’m always trying to please others.
• It’s hard for me to stop eating, even when I know I’m full.
• A lot of the time, my life just feels chaotic or all over the place.
• I tend to eat things I “shouldn’t” when no one’s watching—like sneaking candy or snacks when I’m alone.

If you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start rebuilding a more peaceful relationship with food, I coach clients through this exact work. You can apply to work with me here:
https://www.adamwrightfitness.com/wrightfit-elite-program

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