The Perfection Trap: How Society's Obsession with Appearance Leads to Unwanted Eating Behaviors

“Self-compassion is really the key to transformation.” Joanne Edinberg

Have you ever felt the pressure to look a certain way because of societal expectations? Our society’s obsession with appearance has harmful consequences, especially when it comes to our relationship with food and eating behaviors.

In today’s episode with Joanne Edinberg a Certified Eating Psychology Coach and the founder of Body Wisdom Nutrition, talk about the pervasive issue of perfection in body image and its influence on eating behaviors and uncovers the harmful fixation on perfection and body image. Joanne and I also discuss the societal pressures that contribute to unwanted eating behaviors and self-sabotage patterns. Joanne shares her personal journey and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and self-trust in overcoming these issues. We talk about the impact of emotional eating, the need it trying to serve, and the role of gratitude in shifting perspectives.

Tune in today and discover how society’s fixation on appearance can lead to harmful eating behaviors and what you can do to break free from the perfection trap!

Key Takeaways: 

• Impact of societal messages and industries on body image.

• Importance of community and finding a different perspective on body image.

• How do we become free from fixation around food and body.

• Importance of learning to trust ourselves and experimenting with different diets