Thinking Traps & Compulsive Eating with Sandra Elia - Spring 2025

Liv Lighter with Gina · Jun 11, 2025 · 43m

In this episode, Gina and food addiction counsellor Sandra Elia break down the mental weight of weight loss—where real change begins with awareness, not perfection. They encourage listeners to start by simply noticing their patterns without judgment, leaning into curiosity over criticism. Sandra shares why mindset is the true driver of long-term results and unpacks common thinking traps like all-or-nothing thinking, disqualifying the good, and the ever-so-sneaky “I deserve a treat” logic. She also draws a clear line between planned indulgence and emotional eating, offering tools to redefine…