Cognitive Dissonance - Have you got it, and does it matter?

Change your Relationship with Food

Welcome to "Change Your Relationship with Food," hosted by experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist, Kyla Holley. Join her as she navigates the complexities of cognitive dissonance and its profound influence on our relationship with food.

In this thought-provoking episode, Kyla introspects the inner battle of the "bad cop, good cop" mentality towards food. Uncover how this internal debate, originating from cognitive dissonance, propels us into a cycle of recurrent detrimental food behaviours that place a damper on our relationship with food.

Unearth the power of these conflicting "cops" in your dietary decisions - one endorsing strict diet regulations and the other prompting indulgence. Gain insight into the discomfort and unhealthy feeding habits born from this persistent internal discrepancy. Understand the urgency of discerning this cognitive dissonance cycle as an essential step towards change.

Armed with valuable insights, Kyla guides listeners to pinpoint and nurture the voice of reason wedged between the "bad cop" and "good cop". Discover how harnessing this logical voice channels you towards healthier and balanced food choices in the long haul.

Learn about our unique perceptive "middle" voice, aiding our food decisions without imposing any rigid "good" or "bad" food rules. Adapt a mindful approach of questioning our food wants, their implications on our feelings, and their fulfillment to both our body and mind.

Relay in our personal narratives as we demonstrate how embracing this approach empowers us to uncover genuine food preferences and stamp out unconscious consumption. Challenge your fears of unregulated food choices and the accompanying guilt and shame tied to specific food cravings.

Consider joining our empowering six-week online course, "Change Your Relationship with Food", accessible on www.acfeb.com and our enlightening journal and workbook available for purchase on Amazon. Empower yourself to step away from imposing rules, diminish mindless eating tendencies, and transform your relationship with food.

Kyla Holley is the Director of the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour www.acfeb.com

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