What GLP1s Miss in Emotional Eating Recovery

In this episode, Alana dives into the timely and nuanced conversation surrounding GLP1 medications, which are being marketed as game changers for appetite regulation and weight loss. Alana unpacks the physical benefits that many women (and men) experience with these medications, but she also shines a spotlight on what often gets overlooked: the emotional patterns and triggers that persist even as the weight comes off. Through client stories and her own insights, Alana explores the gap between physical transformation and emotional healing, highlighting issues like the borrowed willpower effect, the identity gap, and the grief that can emerge when food’s role in our lives shifts. Listeners will learn why sustaining weight loss goes beyond the number on the scale and requires true emotional integration, self-trust, and mindful rituals.

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Takeaways

  • GLP-1s are marketed as a solution for appetite regulation.

  • Weight loss is only part of the journey; emotional healing is crucial.

  • The borrowed willpower effect can create dependency on medication.

  • Self-worth and identity may not change with weight loss.

  • Emotional triggers still exist even with appetite suppression.

  • Grief over the loss of food as comfort is common.


Chapters

02:53 The Dual Nature of Weight Loss and Emotional Healing

05:43 The Borrowed Willpower Effect

08:31 Identity and Self-Worth in Weight Loss

16:45 The Relationship Mirror and Visibility Paradox

19:34 Closing the Gap: Emotional Integration for Lasting Change

22:19 Building Emotional Alignment and Self-Trust

27:36 Integration for Long-Term Results

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