109: I’ve lost my passion and purpose and food is all I have! - a podcast by Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH

Being out of touch with or disconnected from your spirit can lead to spiritual depletion.  Spiritual depletion can exacerbate binge eating, food addiction and emotional eating.  Spiritual emptiness is a sick- ness that has signs and symptoms just like any physical illness. It’s important that you recognize the signs so you can address the causes of spiritual depletion with as much compassion and care as you would any other illness.

 

In this episode you will learn:

1. What are the signs and symptoms of spiritual depletion?
2. What causes spiritual depletion and how is it related to binge eating, food addiction and emotional eating?
3. What can you do to re-nourish your spirit and cope better with challenging stresses?

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