In this episode of The Optimalist podcast, we meet Sheila Carroll, who helps parents support their children in finding confidence and mental clarity when it comes to their eating habits. We explore the connection between unhealthy snacking, excessive phone use, and the need for self-awareness in a distracting society. Sheila shares her own journey of overcoming overeating, and the importance of understanding thoughts, feelings, and actions altogether.
Listen and Sheila and Sara wonder about avoidant behaviors in middle school and the interconnectivity of habits like screen use and seeking validation on social media. They highlight the significance of self-compassion, setting healthy role models, and the therapeutic benefits of art.
Chapters
(0:02:24) Evolving Self-Awareness in Human Beings
(0:03:45) Reflecting on personal journey and inspiration for current work.
(0:04:53) Personal Attachment and Questionable Advice
(0:06:49) Shifting focus from weight to health for struggling kids
(0:09:13) Transforming Eating Habits for a Healthier Lifestyle
(0:11:04) The Reactive Nature of Impulses and Overdoing
(0:13:07) Avoidant Behaviors and Childhood Influence
(0:15:34) Taking Ownership and Finding Personal Agency
(0:18:19) The Connection Between Food and Chemical Release
(0:19:16) The Impact of Design on Our Choices
(0:23:50) Shaping the Future Generation through Modeling and Worthiness
(0:31:00) Recognizing the Impact of Technology on Well-being
(0:32:55) The Advanced Thinking of Personal Development
(0:33:51) The importance of parental guidance and motivation
------
Links Mentioned:
Sheila on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilacarrollmd
Sheila on LinkedIn: Sheila Carroll MD Coaching | LinkedIn
Sheila on the Web: How to Make Parenting Around Food Feel Less Hard
Find us & join us:
Follow Sara Candela on Twitter at @Scandela9
Subscribe to The Optimalist Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, your favorite podcast player - or right here, on Substack - to get each episode as soon as it’s released.
Join our Community Discord server at https://discord.gg/SWhQ76mEZD
The Optimalist Podcast is brought to you by Engageable, the only app that gives you the mindful pulse for doing better. Sign up for free today at getengageable.com or by downloading on any iOs or Android device.
Follow Engageable on Twitter at @getengageable
Credits:
Music: “Goodnight, Shapeshifter” by MusicForNothing, used under Creative Commons BY-ND 3.0.
Audio Editing & Production: Tim Belmont (@tbelmontedu)
Share this post