The Psychology of Eating: Cass Dunn Cass Dunn on Mindful Eating, Self-Compassion, and Breaking Diet Culture

In this episode of Chew On This, I sit down with Cass Dunn, a clinical and coaching psychologist and host of the Crappy to Happy podcast. Cass brings a unique perspective on how our relationship with food impacts our overall happiness. We explore the balance between food as nourishment and food as a source of joy, diving into the emotional and psychological aspects of eating. Cass shares invaluable insights on mindfulness, self-compassion, and how to break free from the toxic diet culture prevalent on social media. 00:00 - Introduction to Cass Dunn and Her Background 08:00 - The Impact of Social Media on Diet Culture 16:00 - Understanding a Healthy Relationship with Food 24:00 - Mindfulness and Meditation Practices for Self-Awareness 32:00 - The Role of Self-Compassion in Achieving Goals 40:00 - Practical Tips for Cultivating a Healthy Food Mindset 48:00 - How to Practice Mindful Eating During Emotional Moments 56:00 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways Connect with us: Follow Amal: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amal.wakim TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@amal.wakim Follow Cass: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo/ Follow Equalution: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/equalution TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@equalution Learn more about Equalution: https://equalution.com/programs