My most recent guest on The Expressive Mom Show is Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb, a powerhouse in internal, lifestyle, and obesity medicine. She is triple board-certified and widely recognized for her innovative approach to health and wellness.
She hosts a weekly YouTube series, Weight Medicine, with Dr. Meghan, in which they discuss practical strategies for improving health and tackling weight-related challenges.
Beyond her series, she offers life coaching to help individuals identify and overcome the One Big Thing blocking their weight loss journey.
Through her private concierge practice, she seamlessly integrates weight medicine and life coaching while serving as an internist at a prestigious academic medical center in Boston, MA.
In today’s episode, we discuss an important topic for the holiday season: mindful eating and embracing body positivity.
Mindful Eating: Quieting the Food Noise During the Holidays
The holidays bring joy, connection, and endless indulgent foods. Still, they can also amplify “food noise”—the internal chatter about what to eat, how much to eat, and feelings of guilt after overindulging.
This can be particularly challenging amidst family traditions and festive gatherings where food often takes center stage.
Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb shares practical, compassionate strategies to help quiet the noise and enjoy the season mindfully:
Portion Awareness: Using smaller plates can help manage serving sizes without making you feel deprived. Try filling half your plate with vegetables or salads and reserving the other half for proteins and starches.
Savor the Moment: Slow down and savor each bite, paying attention to your body’s hunger and fullness signals. Eating mindfully helps prevent overindulgence while enhancing enjoyment.
Shift Your Focus: Food is just one part of the celebration. Prioritize connection, laughter, and the joy of shared experiences.
Mindful eating isn’t about restriction or rigid rules—it’s about finding balance and celebrating the holiday season in a way that leaves you feeling nourished in body and spirit.
Join us as we dive deeper into these strategies with Dr. Garcia-Webb and explore the intersection of holiday joy, mindful eating, and cultivating a positive relationship with your body.
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