Episode 4…Cookies aren’t meant to be scary. But, when you live in a society obsessed with thinness equals health, power, and agency, the idea of binge-eating cookies is terrifying.
In this episode of the Savor Food and Body Podcast, Janelle Banat, owner of Footlamp Consulting talks about how your brain can get pushed into a threat state based on the fear of weight again after 40. Janelle explains how basic knowledge of neuroscience can normalize your experience with body changes – especially in midlife.
Hear about the aha moment when Janelle was in a threat state with cookies that led her to make peace with food and her body.
Stop binge eating with the SCARF Tool to recognize perceived threats about food, your professional life, and even personal relationships.
Janelle has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurial endeavors and healthcare leadership roles. She is certified as an executive coach in an evidence-based neuroscience approach to maximize creativity in her clients and desired behavior changes. Janelle is intrinsically driven to uncover clarity for every client. She is also passionate about reducing physician and medical student burnout.
Outside of her business, Janelle helps her three daughters navigate their pre-teen and teen years. Grab your journal to jot down your own aha moments. Learn more about Janelle’s work on her website.
Heal your relationship with food and learn more about the SAVOR Strategies of Health. Download the free Thrive Guide: 5 Strategies to Improve Your Health and Relationship with Food in Midlife
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