In episode 14, Summer Morris discusses being "happy enough" and how living authentically can transform your life.

The episodes referenced in this episode are:

Episode 3: Seven Tips to Achieve Your Goals For Good https://summermorris.com/3

Episode 5: Setting Healthy Boundaries https://summermorris.com/5

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Episode 13: Summer Morris discussed the importance of listening to our body's signals for hunger and fullness to promote healthier eating habits so that you can experience fewer feelings of being hangry (hungry + angry) and feeling stuffed.

The handout for today's episode at https://summermorris.com/13

The episodes referenced:

Episode 2: Know Your Purpose in 45 Minutes or Less - https://summermorris.com/2

Episode 4: How to Get Out of Your Own Way- https://summermorris.com/4

Episode 5: Setting Healthy Boundaries - https://summermorris.com/5

Episode 8: Overcoming Setbacks in DNF - https://summermorris.com/8

Episode 12: Food and Money What Are You Really Hungry For? - https://summermorris.com/12

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Why would I be interested in someone's eating behaviors when they came to talk about money?

Or why would I ask you about your spending habits if you came to me for coaching on how to sleep better or overcome overeating?

Because food and money issues are often interrelated.

Today, I’m sharing some coaching observations about food and money, specifically how limiting the consumption of one can lead us to overconsume the other.

But, with that greater awareness, we can undo the habits we might be engaging in mindlessly that keep us from feeling better and more in control of our lives.

Key Points:

1. Introduction:
   • Overview of the episode's theme: the connection between food consumption and spending habits.
   • Why understanding this connection is crucial for overall well-being.
2. The Connection Between Food and Money:
   • How food and money serve as common coping mechanisms for emotional distress.
   • Examples of how deprivation in one area can lead to overindulgence in another.
   • The concept that "the way we do one thing is the way we do everything."
3. Personal Observations and Experiences:
   • A personal story from my early 20s about dieting and shopping sprees.
   • These habits led to a cycle of temporary satisfaction followed by regret and financial stress.
4. Common Patterns in Clients:
   • Examples of clients delaying coaching programs to indulge in food or shopping.
   • The impact of future deprivation fears on current behavior.
5. Breaking the Cycle:
   • Why strict diets and budgets are often ineffective.
   • How success can feel temporary and lead to self-sabotage.
   • Techniques for developing mindfulness and self-awareness to manage thoughts and emotions.
6. Practical Tips:
   • It is important to ask "What am I hungry for?" before eating or shopping.
   • How mindfulness practices can help identify emotional needs and reduce impulsive behaviors.

Strict diets don’t work.

Strict budgets don’t either.

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