Perfectionism in Binge Eating and Socializing [REDDIT STORIES W/ AMBER ABILA]
Welcome home, lovely!
In this episode of the Socially Delightful podcast, Jewel sits down with Amber Abila to have a heartfelt conversation about the deep connection between food, emotions, and our social lives. Amber bravely shares her personal journey with binge eating, shedding light on how she transformed her relationship with food by understanding her habits and fostering a stronger sense of self-connection.
Together, they explore how loneliness can influence our eating behaviors and why mindful eating is key to breaking unhealthy patterns. Amber and Jewel also dive into the often-overlooked role that friendships and relationships play in food anxiety, emphasizing the need for empathy, open communication, and self-trust in navigating these delicate dynamics.
From practical insights on creating healthier habits to the importance of self-compassion, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their relationship with food while fostering meaningful connections.
In this episode:
09:09 Loneliness and Emotional Eating
15:10 Connecting with Your Body
19:39 The Power of Mindful Eating
23:07 Breaking Free from Perfectionism
24:55 Trusting Your Body for Weight Loss
28:55 Supporting Friends with Different Dietary Goals
41:47 Understanding Projection and Underlying Issues in Relationships
ABOUT Amber Abila
Amber helps women stop overeating & binge eating by rewiring their brains so they can feel normal and in control around ANY food. She had the perfect life from the outside, but kept her binge eating a secret struggle. Through coaching and psychology she learned that there was nothing wrong with her and she just needed some simple brain tools to start making dramatic shifts in her eating habits and life.
She now walks others step by step through the process that’s worked for her and countless others in her Confident Eater Program. A life of food freedom is absolutely possible for you too!
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Meet your host, Jewel!
Jewel is on a mission to create a more connected world. For the past four years, she has been helping clients embrace their authentic selves, overcome social overthinking, and build meaningful connections. Jewel’s journey began with her own struggles in social situations—often feeling not fun or interesting enough and constantly comparing herself to others. Through studying psychology, self-esteem, confidence, and belonging, and with the guidance of her first coach, she discovered what Brene Brown calls true belonging: confidently sharing who you are and feeling strong even when standing alone.
Today, Jewel is committed to helping over 10,000 people create true belonging within themselves and connect more deeply with others.
