Food Addiction Around Halloween and the Holiday Season

Are you finding yourself drawn to post-Halloween treats and struggling to stop, even when you know it might not be the best choice? You’re not alone. Hi, I'm Rebekah, an associate marriage and family therapist at Roubicek and Thacker, and today we're talking about food addiction, especially during the Halloween season. With my background in EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Brain Health, I understand how deeply food cravings and habits can be connected to our emotional and psychological well-being.

Welcome back to my video blog series, where I explore topics that many of us face, particularly during times of heightened temptation like the holiday season. In this video, we’ll be delving into food addiction in relation to Halloween—a time when sweets are everywhere and self-control can feel elusive. We’ll discuss the concept of food addiction, how it can affect your mood, and what it means for your health. Together, we’ll explore ways to recognize and manage these cravings while understanding the emotional layers that often drive them.

If you’ve watched my previous discussions on self-worth and emotional well-being, you may notice a connection here. Just as our sense of self impacts our relationships and self-image, it can also play a role in our eating habits and impulses. This video invites you to consider how to approach treats with awareness, self-compassion, and practical strategies to maintain balance in a season filled with sugary temptations.


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